By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Subject to unforeseen delays, the Bunclody CCTV system is expected to be fully operational within four to five weeks and is viewed as this year’s Christmas present for the town. In reply to a query from Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy MunicipalContinue reading “Bunclody CCTV on track for Christmas?”
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Government and Council can transform Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at the reopening of the Captain Wafer Hall Speaking at the reopening of Enniscorthy’s Captain Wafer Hall last Monday morning, Wexford County Council Chief Executive Eddie Taaffe praised the local community’s hard work and highlighted what can be achieved when proactive local government is backed by strong ministerial support. Mr Taaffe saidContinue reading “Government and Council can transform Enniscorthy”
Minister officially reopens Captain Wafer Hall in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Captain Wafer Hall, Enniscorthy Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD officially reopened the newly renovated Captain Wafer Hall in Springvalley, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, on Monday morning. Praising everyone involved, he described it as “a wonderful facility that will benefit the whole community.” Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, CllrContinue reading “Minister officially reopens Captain Wafer Hall in Enniscorthy”
School funding for Bree, Ballyhack and Tara Hill
By Dan Walsh Three primary schools in County Wexford have been selected to benefit from the latest expansion of the Safe Routes to School Programme. St Catherine’s National School in Ballyhack, St Joseph’s National School in Bree and St Kevin’s National School in Tara Hill have been included in Round 5 of the Government-backed initiative.Continue reading “School funding for Bree, Ballyhack and Tara Hill”
Vinegar Hill visitor experience
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Cllr Jackser Owens has long championed the Vinegar Hill visitor experience. At today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre, he called for a visitor centre, coach access to the hill, a tea and coffee outlet, fresh water andContinue reading “Vinegar Hill visitor experience”
€18.3m for four Wexford projects
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has announced landmark funding of €18.3 million for four Wexford projects under the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund. Wexford projects allocation include: • Enniscorthy: Town Centre First Regeneration Project – Phase 1, €9m (Cat 1B). • Enniscorthy: Town Centre First RegenerationContinue reading “€18.3m for four Wexford projects”
Enniscorthy Blackstairs Blues weekend
By Dan Walsh The 33rd Blackstairs Blues Festival brings a musical atmosphere to Enniscorthy this weekend kicking off at 6.30pm on Friday with Garry Cogdell (USA) and Dermot Byrne playing at Stamps in Market Square. Free sessions will then take place in Dawsons, Rackards, Treacy’s Hotel, Holohans, The Antique Tavern, Riverside Park Hotel, the IFAContinue reading “Enniscorthy Blackstairs Blues weekend”
Enniscorthy hosts annual IUNVA ceremony
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The Irish United Nations Veterans Association (IUNVA) held its annual commemoration at the UN Peace Memorial in Enniscorthy’s Orchard Peace Park on Sunday. Cllr Pat Kehoe, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, said he was honoured to attend the ceremony for the first time and pay tribute to those whoContinue reading “Enniscorthy hosts annual IUNVA ceremony”
Enniscorthy to reduce coffee cup waste
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Enniscorthy Tidy Towns officially launched a new scheme in Market Square this afternoon to reduce single-use coffee cup waste in the town. Grant funding from Wexford County Council and team work with Shareclub, an Irish reusability company already operating in other towns has spawned the project titled Shareclub Enniscorthy. TheContinue reading “Enniscorthy to reduce coffee cup waste”
Watty’s Well and the Brooklyn bench
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is building a pleasant reputation for improvements to its riverside walking trails further advancing its recreational facilities. A new amenity point has now been completed along The Banks, on the northern section of the Slaney Riverside Trail at Blackstoops. Enniscorthy Municipal District’s outdoor staff have completed stonework and planting at Watty’sContinue reading “Watty’s Well and the Brooklyn bench”
