By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Cllr Patricia Byrne was welcomed as the new councillor at Wexford County Council’s meeting today, filling the Fine Gael seat vacated by Cllr Cathal Byrne’s election to Seanad Éireann last February. Cllr Byrne was officially nominated by Cllr Pat Kehoe and seconded by Cllr Bridín Murphy. SheContinue reading “Cllr Patricia Byrne takes Council seat”
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€70,000 for Bunclody safer route
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has been awarded €70,000 toward a walkway link from Hospital Hill to Church Road, Bunclody under the Community Recognition Fund. Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy stated that “it is a long-held ambition of mine and the people of Bunclody to see both sides of Bunclody town linked without having to access the N80.Continue reading “€70,000 for Bunclody safer route”
New affordable homes in Wexford and Enniscorthy.
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, was in Enniscorthy recently to perform the official launch of two new phases of affordable homes for sale to first time buyers in Wexford and Enniscorthy. The new homes which are part of the hugely popular ‘Ard Uisce’ and ‘Old Forge Road’ developments,Continue reading “New affordable homes in Wexford and Enniscorthy.”
Substantial losses at Enniscorthy Car Park
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Car parking has always been a contentious issue in Enniscorthy town, however, figures released recently show that the car park at Mill Yard Lane, also known locally as the Clinic Car Park has been operating at a substantial loss to Wexford County Council. The matter had beenContinue reading “Substantial losses at Enniscorthy Car Park”
Call for Burial Wall at Enniscorthy Cemetery
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting At last Tuesday’s Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting, a request was made to build a wall in the cemetery for families to place ashes of cremated loved ones, known as a Columbarium Wall for cremated remains! Cllr Pat Kehoe stated that several families had contacted himContinue reading “Call for Burial Wall at Enniscorthy Cemetery”
Youth event launched on Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill Plans for the second annual “The Night Belongs to Youth were announced on Thursday with a special ceremony on Vinegar Hill, overlooking Enniscorthy town. The attendance included Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Claire Lawless, Enniscorthy District Manager, Barbara Nolan, Enniscorthy Municipal District Council,Continue reading “Youth event launched on Vinegar Hill”
No tenders for famous Enniscorthy landmark site
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Machinery arrived at the old Murphy Floods site in Enniscorthy on Monday morning. At the Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting on Tuesday, it was announced that the original plans for the site had been significantly scaled down, and only a temporary car park is to be openedContinue reading “No tenders for famous Enniscorthy landmark site”
Enniscorthy bans street advertising!
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Billboards will be banned in Enniscorthy, and any remaining after May 31st will be removed by Wexford County Council, it was revealed at today’s (Tuesday) Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting held in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre. Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach, presided. The meeting heard thatContinue reading “Enniscorthy bans street advertising!”
Enniscorthy festival of food and family fun
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Thousands of people squeezed into Enniscorthy town centre on the opening day of the annual Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival where a family friendly atmosphere prevailed in favourable weather conditions. The focus was on diverse food stalls offering a range of delicious treats, ensuring everyone was satisfied. There was aContinue reading “Enniscorthy festival of food and family fun”
1916 remembered at wreath laying ceremony
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The traditional Easter Rising 1916 commemoration organised by Enniscorthy Municipal District Council was held this morning. Cathaoirleach Cllr Aidan Browne laid a wreath on the steps of the 1798 memorial in Market Square. Cllr Browne said it was “an honour and a privilege to welcome all to the wreath layingContinue reading “1916 remembered at wreath laying ceremony”
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