More centres added to Ukraine programme

By Dan Walsh A meeting of the Ukrainian Community Response Forum took place earlier this month where members reported on activity in their respective areas and highlighted some particularly difficult cases. A presentation on the Local Authority led Offer A Home programme showed an increasing number of both Ukrainian and Irish families who entered informalContinue reading “More centres added to Ukraine programme”

Visiting Aussies enjoyed Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Council Chamber “Thanks for the hospitality. We had a great time here”, the words of Kerry Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of Blacktown City, speaking on behalf of a delegation from the New South Wales, Australia, who enjoyed a weekend in Enniscorthy at a special presentation event held in the CouncilContinue reading “Visiting Aussies enjoyed Enniscorthy”

Enniscorthy signs Sister Cities Agreement with Blacktown

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District, Cllr John O’Rourke hosted a Civic Reception for a visiting delegation from Blacktown City, a suburb of Sydney Australia, held in Enniscorthy Castle last evening (Friday) where the highlight featured the signing of a ‘Sister Cities Friendship Agreement.’ Cllr O’Rourke extended “a warmContinue reading “Enniscorthy signs Sister Cities Agreement with Blacktown”

10 new CCTV cameras for Bunclody

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council hopes to install 10 new CCTV cameras at eight locations within Bunclody town centre and plans are available for public inspection. The purpose of this is to provide a deterrent to crime and anti-social behaviour and improve public safety. The proposals have been agreed with An Garda Siochana. PlansContinue reading “10 new CCTV cameras for Bunclody”

Enniscorthy music and food festival success

By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy’s latest and the best to date, Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival has ended, leaving behind a trail of satisfied taste buds, joyful memories, and a harmonious blend of culinary and musical experiences. The festival was a resounding success, drawing in a diverse crowd that celebrated the fusion of flavours and music.Continue reading “Enniscorthy music and food festival success”

Family friendly success at Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The heat is turned off, the food shelves are bare, the giant Ferris Wheel is slowing down and the crowds have all gone home leaving a legacy of great memories from this year’s successful Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival at Enniscorthy. The big talking point was the massive crowds inContinue reading “Family friendly success at Enniscorthy”

Enniscorthy Plan to benefit the community

By Dan Walsh at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy The 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 and details of the plan were explained at a well-attended public meeting held in Riverside Park Hotel tonight (Tuesday). TheContinue reading “Enniscorthy Plan to benefit the community”

Absence makes Council hearts grow fonder!

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Today’s (Monday) monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council entered the history archives with a 9.30am start to proceedings at the Presentation Centre and the prerogative of the new Cathaoirleach Cllr John O’Rourke and agreed with the members at the annual meeting last month. But theContinue reading “Absence makes Council hearts grow fonder!”

Power to the People in Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle In his first public assignment as Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr John O’Rourke was guest of honour at Enniscorthy Castle last night (Friday) where he proudly launched a new exhibition entitled Power to the People; How electricity changed the world. Cllr O’Rourke complimented Manager Mico Hassett andContinue reading “Power to the People in Enniscorthy”

Cllr O’Rourke is ‘captain of Team Enniscorthy’

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Council Chamber Enniscorthy Municipal District Council has a new Cathaoirleach in Cllr John O’Rourke who was selected at the annual meeting held in the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, this morning (Monday). Cllr Jackser Owens is Leas-Cathaoirleach. Cllr O’Rourke said thanks for the opportunity “to be captain of team Enniscorthy for theContinue reading “Cllr O’Rourke is ‘captain of Team Enniscorthy’”