By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Enniscorthy is on high alert tonight after the River Slaney burst its banks with both bridges closed to traffic and many business premises under water. Schools will remain closed on Wednesday. Irish Rail services are suspended as Enniscorthy resembles a canal and bus services have been transferred. Please contact yourContinue reading “Enniscorthy flooding the worst in decades”
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Major floods hit Enniscorthy again
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The River Slaney in Enniscorthy has burst its banks with both bridges closed to traffic and many business premises under water this afternoon. Wexford County Council and Slaney Search and Rescue volunteers were on alert from 3am as heavy rainfall caused the river to burst its banks. Residents on IslandContinue reading “Major floods hit Enniscorthy again”
Enniscorthy roads budget runs out early…
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting At the January Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting, councillors were surprised by the roads budget and its distance coverage. The meeting was informed that the roads budget for the district is €2.1 million and that covered a mere 13 kilometres last year! In 2026, due toContinue reading “Enniscorthy roads budget runs out early…”
Taoiseach visits Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh An Taoiseach Micheál Martin was in Co. Wexford last Friday and he visited Enniscorthy Technology Park at Killagoley, where he viewed plans for an advanced factory. Wexford County Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IDA Ireland to collaboratively develop a property solution for an advanced factory of 2,500 square metres at Enniscorthy Technology Park. Continue reading “Taoiseach visits Enniscorthy”
Council support for Turret Rocks plan
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Enniscorthy Municipal District Council members expressed unanimous support for the Turret Rocks masterplan presented by Senior Executive Architect and Special Projects at Wexford County Council, Shay Howell at the monthly meeting held in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, this morning. The 8.24 hectaresContinue reading “Council support for Turret Rocks plan”
CCTV may not be the solution to illegal dumping?
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting Wexford County Council Environment Section recently held a public consultation seeking to use cameras (CCTV) for the sole purpose of preventing litter and illegal dumping and the enforcement of the Litter Pollution Act, 1997, and the Waste Management Act, 1996. The issue was raised at today’sContinue reading “CCTV may not be the solution to illegal dumping?”
€300,000 Christmas Cracker for Ballyhogue
By Dan Walsh in Ballyhogue Ballyhogue Development Group Secretary, John V. Carr, announced earlier today via social media that positive developments have arrived ahead of Christmas in Ballyhogue. “Wexford County Council in conjunction with Ballyhogue Development Group have received €300,000 under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme to transform the old shop/post office into aContinue reading “€300,000 Christmas Cracker for Ballyhogue”
Enniscorthy district festival funding 2026
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting The annual festival funding allocation agreed for Enniscorthy district for next year remains at the 2025 figure of €106,000, it was revealed at the December meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Presentation Centre Chamber. Topping the list is the Rockin’ Food and FruitContinue reading “Enniscorthy district festival funding 2026”
Get your message across on the roundabouts
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council and Enniscorthy Municipal District Council are seeking expressions of interest for sponsorship of landscaping and maintenance of roundabouts in the Enniscorthy area. This is not an original idea, roundabouts around Gorey have been sponsored for more than a decade! According to the Council, “Sponsorship of the roundabout will entitleContinue reading “Get your message across on the roundabouts”
Enniscorthy’s Digital Retail Village goes live!
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The Enniscorthy Digital Retail Village was officially launched in the Market Square today showcasing Co. Wexford’s first Digital Retail Village, featuring platform demonstrations, and a united message; Support small businesses — Shop Local. Fourteen businesses have signed up for the scheme, namely Stafford’s Butchers, Evolv Health Store, Gillen’s Café, MyContinue reading “Enniscorthy’s Digital Retail Village goes live!”
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