By Dan Walsh It has been the elephant in the room for a considerable time and a regular topic at monthly meetings of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and the unsavoury sight of derelict buildings was under strict scrutiny from members at today’s October meeting held under Covid-19 guidelines at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. Tom Banville,Continue reading “What next for Enniscorthy’s derelict sites?”
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Congrats the Rapps… but gender bias?
By Dan Walsh It was inevitable that the success of the Rapparees in the county senior hurling final on Sunday would be showered with congratulations at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and Cllr Jackser Owens was first up on his feet. “I am delighted with the Rapparees winning the county title afterContinue reading “Congrats the Rapps… but gender bias?”
Enniscorthy gets a fresh summer appearance
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is getting a well-deserved street cleaning treatment on Rafter Street, Court Street, Church Street, Castle Street and a small portion of Weafer Street and Main Street members were informed by Acting District Manager Bernie Quigley at the July meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held today under strict Covid-19 protocols andContinue reading “Enniscorthy gets a fresh summer appearance”
Centenary of Truce remembered in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh The centenary of the Truce in the War of Independence was commemorated in a brief, but dignified ceremony held in the Orchard Peace Park at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy today. Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Cathal Byrne said; “During the two and a half years of the War of IndependenceContinue reading “Centenary of Truce remembered in Enniscorthy”
Cllr Cathal Byrne is Enniscorthy Chair
By Dan Walsh Ballyhogue solicitor Cllr Cathal Byrne (Fine Gael) is the new Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council defeating Cllr Jackser Owens (Independent), 4 votes to 2, at the annual general meeting held at Kilcannon Garden Centre this morning. Proposed by Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan and seconded by Cllr Aidan Browne, Cllr Byrne paid tributeContinue reading “Cllr Cathal Byrne is Enniscorthy Chair”
Not enough places to GO in Enniscorthy!
By Dan Walsh Cllr Jackser Owens moved a motion at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, held with Microsoft Teams with regards to Covid-19 guidelines and protocols, “To have proper toilets installed in Enniscorthy.” “We have one at (old) Dunnes Stores. We had one outside the Cotton Tree in the 70s or 80s,Continue reading “Not enough places to GO in Enniscorthy!”
Saintly names banned at Enniscorthy!
By Dan Walsh The people of Enniscorthy are to be given another opportunity to officially name the Municipal Cemetery at Summerhill through submissions subject to approval by the local councillors, but saints names are NOT permitted! The naming of the multi-denominational cemetery had already sought submissions – but the Council got no public suggestions –Continue reading “Saintly names banned at Enniscorthy!”
Enniscorthy awarded Cycling City status
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy has been awarded Ville à Vélo du Tour de France Cycling City status in recognition of hosting a stage of the 1998 Tour de France and is now the only town not in mainland Europe to achieve this status. Phil Skelton of WEXBUG (Wexford Bicycle Users Group), Dervla Tierney and EnniscorthyContinue reading “Enniscorthy awarded Cycling City status”
€45m Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme makes progress?
By Dan Walsh Construction work on the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme that includes a new bridge across the River Slaney costing more than €45 million is closer to commencement after the latest documents have reached the Minister’s desk in Dublin. Cllr. Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council has been informed that the Supplementary InformationContinue reading “€45m Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme makes progress?”
Community in action at Ballyhogue
By Dan Walsh A stop-go system is in operation near Bellevue Heights leading to Ballyhogue village this week to facilitate the creation of a new footpath that will complement other improvements in the village including the installation of a defibrillator attached to the local school. The work is being spearheaded by the Ballyhogue Residents’ Association,Continue reading “Community in action at Ballyhogue”
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