By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is to proceed immediately following the approval of tender documents received from the Department of Tourism, Culture and Art with the Enniscorthy Sports Hub, Acting District Manager Bernie Quigley told members at the April meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Presentation Centre on Tuesday. Water fountainsContinue reading “What’s happening in Enniscorthy?”
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Fighting for issues on Vinegar Hill!
By Dan Walsh Several issues relating to Vinegar Hill as a tourist attraction were brought before Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council by Cllr Jackser Owens who described the Enniscorthy landmark as “the greatest tourism attraction in all of Ireland”. Cllr Owens was critical of the lack of public toilet facilities on theContinue reading “Fighting for issues on Vinegar Hill!”
Achievers honoured at Enniscorthy Civic Awards
By Dan Walsh Ten nominees from across the district whose names were submitted by the elected members of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council were honoured at the Civic Awards Night held in the Seamus Rafter Suite at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy tonight (Thursday). Cathaoirleach Cllr Cathal Byrne said a Civic Reception is the highest honour theContinue reading “Achievers honoured at Enniscorthy Civic Awards”
Bridge repair works progressing
By Dan Walsh Damaged bridges in the Enniscorthy Municipal District area during the Christmas Day torrential rainfall are making progress according to Neil Dempsey, Executive Engineer, in his report to members at Monday’s monthly meeting, A section of the road damaged by floods has been resurfaced and stone walls rebuilt on the Kilcarbry to BorrmountContinue reading “Bridge repair works progressing”
Anger at Enniscorthy flood scheme refusal
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”
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”
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