By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle It was top of the world stuff on the scorching roof of Enniscorthy Castle this heatwave June evening where local achievers gathered to collect their awards at the Civic Reception organised by Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. Cathoirleach Cllr Aidan Browne welcomed all to the event and said; “I takeContinue reading “On the Enniscorthy honours list are…”
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Enniscorthy civic recognition awards
By Dan Walsh at the Presentation Centre There was a distinguished gathering in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, last night (Wednesday) where groups and individual were invited to recognise their achievements at local, county and national level. Speaking at the event Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council said the event was organisedContinue reading “Enniscorthy civic recognition awards”
Graffiti stirs up trouble in Enniscorthy
EXCLUSIVE by Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Two of Co. Wexford and Ireland’s greatest sporting ambassadors have been disgracefully disrespected after their images posted on an Enniscorthy derelict building on Shannon Quay have been smeared with graffiti style protest scribbling. The tribute panel has nine Wexfordians of distinction including Nickey Rackard of hurling fame, Lisa JacobContinue reading “Graffiti stirs up trouble in Enniscorthy”
Walking trails taking their time!
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal Council meeting Walking trails come under the spotlight at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and members were informed that the extension to the Riverside Walk or the Country Walk which received €200,000 in funding may be delayed by up to a year before the proposed 600-metreContinue reading “Walking trails taking their time!”
€8m plan for changes to Enniscorthy town centre?
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Cllr Jackser Owens has described as “an eyesore” the present streetscape at the derelict so-called Murphy-Flood’s site in Enniscorthy town centre and is calling for fresh hording to cover up the ‘eyesore’. He made the call at last month’s meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and magnifiedContinue reading “€8m plan for changes to Enniscorthy town centre?”
25 car parking spaces planned at Bellefield Road
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council today announced to WexfordLocal.com the proposed development of a new public realm space at Bellefield Road, Enniscorthy. The development will be on land which is being made available to the Council for public use by the Rapparees Starlights GAA Club, adjacent to the new car park entrance to theContinue reading “25 car parking spaces planned at Bellefield Road”
Environmental issues holding up flood scheme
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme was back on the agenda as a matter of priority at yesterday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council where Cathaoirleach Cllr Aidan Browne favours the building of the new bridge first and it emerged that the OPW has placed the futureContinue reading “Environmental issues holding up flood scheme”
Plans for 22 CCTV cameras in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Wexford Co. Council proposes to install a new closed circuit television system in Enniscorthy Town Centre to replace the existing CCTV system. It is proposed to install 22 CCTV cameras at locations within Enniscorthy Town which have been agreed with An Garda Siochana. A spokesperson for Wexford County Council said; “The purposeContinue reading “Plans for 22 CCTV cameras in Enniscorthy”
Enniscorthy remembers the Easter Rising
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Aidan Browne recalled the local events of the Easter Rising of 1916 and laid a wreath at the ’98 memorial during the annual commemoration in Market Square this morning. Cllr Browne said it was an honour to preside at the 107th anniversary ofContinue reading “Enniscorthy remembers the Easter Rising”
Enniscorthy remembers Easter 1916
By Dan Walsh The 107th anniversary of the Easter Rising in Enniscorthy, 1916, will be remembered in the annual commemorative event organised by Enniscorthy Municipal District Council on Easter Monday. Ceremonies will commence with a celebration of Mass in St. Aidan’s Cathedral at 10am followed by a procession to Market Square where Cathaoirleach Cllr AidanContinue reading “Enniscorthy remembers Easter 1916”
