By Dan Walsh The eagerly awaited Enniscorthy Town Centre First Plan, one of the first in the country, was completed and collaboratively adopted by members of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council last January, details of the plan were explained at a well-attended public consultation meeting held in Riverside Park Hotel last August, and the Plan willContinue reading “Enniscorthy Town Centre Plan will be launched today”
Category Archives: TOURISM
Explore ‘Gold Rush’ region on Croghan mountain walking trail
By Dan Walsh Wexford Walking Trails, with the support of Wexford County Council, Healthy Wexford and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) are inviting people to get outdoors and explore some of Co. Wexford’s fabulous country trails during 2024. All are welcome. It may be a chilly, but weather conditions will be ‘dry’ for the firstContinue reading “Explore ‘Gold Rush’ region on Croghan mountain walking trail”
HAPPY CHRISTMAS 2023
WexfordLocal.com wishes all our loyal readers and followers a HAPPY CHRISTMAS 2023. We are your e-newspaper covering local news, sport and events that matter across Co. Wexford since June 2020. This is your first search for all the breaking news and coverage of local events as they happen in the community where you work, restContinue reading “HAPPY CHRISTMAS 2023”
New visitor plan at Hook Lighthouse
By Dan Walsh The Hook Lighthouse Development Project received good news when Wexford County Council announced the appointment of Tandem Design to create an Interpretive Design and Experience Plan for the expansion of visitor experiences at the Hook Lighthouse. The project is being developed in association with Fáilte Ireland, Irish Lights and Hook Heritage CLGContinue reading “New visitor plan at Hook Lighthouse”
Proposed Direct Provision Centre at Rosslare Harbour
In a media statement issued today to WexfordLocal.com Wexford County Council wishes to provide clarification and an update in relation to the proposal to develop a Direct Provision Centre at the former Great Southern Hotel on St. Martin’s Road in Rosslare Harbour. The Council carried out inspections of the work being carried out at theContinue reading “Proposed Direct Provision Centre at Rosslare Harbour”
Flooding at the Heritage Park
By Dan Walsh The Irish National Heritage Park at Ferrycarrig reopens its restaurant and crafts shop today (Tuesday) from 9.30am to 5pm following serious flooding that closed the complex over the weekend. However, the outdoor experience will remain closed until Friday, November 3rd due to the flooding. In a statement issued on social media yesterday,Continue reading “Flooding at the Heritage Park”
€1m Emigrant Park opens at New Ross
By Dan Walsh at New Ross The €1 million Emigrant Park located beside the boardwalk, with its eternal flame, and enhances the Dunbrody Visitor Centre on the quayside at New Ross was officially opened today by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD. The Park, funded by the Department of Rural andContinue reading “€1m Emigrant Park opens at New Ross”
Taoiseach opens 72nd Wexford Festival
By Dan Walsh at the Wexford Festival An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, was on Wexford Quay this evening where he performed the official launch of the 72nd Wexford Festival Opera. The event was accompanied by a colourful fireworks display in pleasant weather conditions. Cllr John Hegarty, Mayor of Wexford, spoke briefly and encouraged the largeContinue reading “Taoiseach opens 72nd Wexford Festival”
Plans for Enniscorthy Country Walk extension at a standstill!
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Enniscorthy’s proposed 600-metre loop extension at the Urrin Bridge on the Riverside Walk or Country Walk beside the River Slaney, which was granted €200,000 funding in 2021, has to go direct to An Board Pleanála for planning because it is in a special area of conservation,Continue reading “Plans for Enniscorthy Country Walk extension at a standstill!”
700,000 coming to Wexford for the Fleadh
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Upwards of 700,000 are expected to mingle merrily in festive mood across Wexford town next August (4-11th) for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which is the biggest event of its kind in the world and plans to ensure a safe and family friendly traditional festival are already underContinue reading “700,000 coming to Wexford for the Fleadh”
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