By Dan Walsh Members and officials expressed universal anger and disappointment during today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Presentation Chamber at the decision of Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath T.D, who on March 4th, based on the advice of environmental consultants and officials, refused the River SlaneyContinue reading “Anger at Enniscorthy flood scheme refusal”
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Tricolor unfurled on Vinegar Hill again
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill It was cold and windy on Vinegar Hill this afternoon where Enniscorthy Municipal District Council hosted a flag raising ceremony to commemorate the 174th anniversary of the first time the Irish Tricolor were flown from the famous Enniscorthy landmark. The short ceremony was lead by Cllr Cathal Byrne, Cathaoirleach,Continue reading “Tricolor unfurled on Vinegar Hill again”
Enniscorthy Castle host to textile exhibition
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle A newly curated exhibition of textiles and designs located in Enniscorthy Castle entitled The Fabric of Wexford: Industry and Innovation was launched officially this evening by Mr Sean Doyle, Chairperson of Enniscorthy Castle and the National 1798 Rebellion Centre Committee. Mr Doyle who is a former member of WexfordContinue reading “Enniscorthy Castle host to textile exhibition”
Update on funding for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Minister of State at the Department of Justice James Browne T.D. has announced an update on funding for Enniscorthy. Minister Browne states that Enniscorthy has been granted €855,000 in active travel funding for specific projects in the last 18 months, plus €177,000 for upgrade of Slaney Street and €200,000 for the promenadeContinue reading “Update on funding for Enniscorthy”
Progress at Enniscorthy Technology Park
By Dan Walsh A new state-of-the art office block is taking shape at Killagoley and at the January meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Acting District Manager, Bernie Quigley, reported that the building is “progressing well and the windows are currently being installed on site.” Enniscorthy Business and Technology Park has progressed well in recent monthsContinue reading “Progress at Enniscorthy Technology Park”
Bridge inspections are priority
By Dan Walsh Many roads and bridges in the Enniscorthy district are marked for inspection and survey following the torrential rain that fell on Christmas Day and Executive Engineer Neil Dempsey updated members at last Monday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held under Covid-18 guidelines at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. Cathaoirleach Cllr CathalContinue reading “Bridge inspections are priority”
Enniscorthy Flood Relief; “the money is there”
By Dan Walsh Executive Engineer Larry McHale updated members on the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held under Covid-19 guidelines at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. Referring to the most recent flooding Mr McHale described “a serious event” that brought Minister Patrick O’Donovan, who has responsibility for theContinue reading “Enniscorthy Flood Relief; “the money is there””
Enniscorthy on flood alert
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Emergency services are monitoring the rising flood waters of the River Slaney at Enniscorthy where high tide happens at 10.12pm. Templeshannon Quay is already in flood and is closed to traffic. Sandbags have been deployed. The message from the Gardaí and Wexford County Council is to avoid Enniscorthy overnight unlessContinue reading “Enniscorthy on flood alert”
Enniscorthy achievers honoured last night
By Dan Walsh at Riverside Park, Enniscorthy A number of clubs and individuals were honoured at a Civic Recognition Evening as guests of Cllr Cathal Byrne, Cathaoirleach, and members of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, last night. Cllr Byrne said the aim of the occasion was “to honour people fromContinue reading “Enniscorthy achievers honoured last night”
Plans for Enniscorthy’s River Walk
By Dan Walsh Today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council chaired by An Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Cathal Byrne and held in the Presentation Centre, Convent Road, learned that an application was submitted to the Department of Rural and Community Development for works at the River Walk south of the town. The project would involve theContinue reading “Plans for Enniscorthy’s River Walk”
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