By Dan Walsh The April meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held with Microsoft Teams under Covid-19 guidelines yesterday (Monday) has unanimously agreed to adopt bye-laws for the draft framework for outdoor trading and is to seek expressions of interest. Carolyne Godkin, Director of Services, said there has been several enquiries in terms ofContinue reading “Casual trading returns to Enniscorthy”
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Enniscorthy Flood Relief is ‘not for signing’
By Dan Walsh The Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme documents are with the OPW and Wexford County Council, but they are certainly not on the Minister’s desk in Dublin, so there is no point in local delegations to the Minister’s office demanding a signature anytime soon. The matter rose in a tide of frustration and persistentContinue reading “Enniscorthy Flood Relief is ‘not for signing’”
36% of households have no rubbish bin!
By Dan Walsh It is a staggering statistic, but 36% of households have no rubbish disposal bins, and at Monday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held with Microsoft Teams in compliance with Covid-19 protocol, members were shocked at the findings and wondered what can be done to extinguish the unacceptable scourge of litteringContinue reading “36% of households have no rubbish bin!”
Slaney Street project is ‘funding dependent’.
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy’s Slaney Street could be in for a conservation facelift and has the backing of the District Council, but the success of the project is ‘funding dependent’ and €200,000 is required, last Monday’s monthly meeting of Enniscothy Municipal District Council by Microsoft Teams was informed. In the Manager’s Report, Ger Mackey toldContinue reading “Slaney Street project is ‘funding dependent’.”
Enniscorthy Castle is going GREEN
By Dan Walsh Famous Enniscorthy castle and other town landmarks that are illuminated by public lighting will be going GREEN for a unique St. Patrick’s Day experience on March 17th. This was one of the many positive ideas pondered at the February meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held by Microsoft Teams today. Cllr JohnContinue reading “Enniscorthy Castle is going GREEN”
Enniscorthy quays hold firm
By Dan Walsh With the latest update on the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme dominating local news headlines it is a relief to learn that Enniscorthy escaped without panic or emergency action following the weekend’s heavy downpours. No need for sandbags along Templeshannon Quay on this occasion. The River Slaney was high at Rafter Bridge andContinue reading “Enniscorthy quays hold firm”
Legislation delays Enniscorthy Flood Relief
By Dan Walsh The signing off documents and the commencement of construction on the long awaited Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme has been further frustrated and delayed and members expressed ‘disappointment’ with the current timeline at the January meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held by Microsoft Teams. Larry McHale, Executive Engineer, gave a comprehensive up-dateContinue reading “Legislation delays Enniscorthy Flood Relief”
Call for Covid-19 testing at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh A passionate call to the HSE to prioritise a Test Centre and Vaccination Centre for Enniscorthy during Covid-19 was unanimously agreed at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held under public health guidelines with Microsoft Teams. Cllr Cathal Byrne noted recent Covid-19 figures when district breakdown became available that EnniscorthyContinue reading “Call for Covid-19 testing at Enniscorthy”
Market House doors open in January
By Dan Walsh Santa and his elves is currently occupying the magic space in front of the building, but changes are coming and the the relocation of Enniscorthy Municipal District Offices from the former Courthouse to the newly refurbished Market House in the Market Square will happen on Tuesday, January 12th. The news is welcomedContinue reading “Market House doors open in January”
Historic Market House renovation complete
By Dan Walsh The paint is dry, and the colour is inviting following extensive refurbishment works of heritage and conservation carried out by Tom O’Brien Construction and now completed at the historic Market House building in Enniscorthy’s Market Square. This circa-1820’s Listed Building 3-storeys high with a 5-bay front has been completely transformed over theContinue reading “Historic Market House renovation complete”
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