By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Enniscorthy’s famous Market Square was a blaze of colour, character and excitement and packed to capacity this evening for the traditional switching on of the Christmas Lights. Santa Claus with a little assistance from Mrs Claus flicked the magic switch and the town was illuminated. A parade comprised of elves,Continue reading “Bright Christmas beckons for Enniscorthy”
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‘Unlikely’ Christmas car park on new site
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Although the old Murphy Flood’s site at Main Street, Irish Street and Barrack Street has been cleared it is “highly unlikely” that it will serve as a car park this Christmas according to information brought to the table at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District CouncilContinue reading “‘Unlikely’ Christmas car park on new site”
Enniscorthy launch of Peace Park Project
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Orchard Peace Park “These instruments have been installed to add to the character of the peace park where we have a public amenity in a central location within the town,” said Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Aidan Browne, as he performed the official launch of the Playful PlacesContinue reading “Enniscorthy launch of Peace Park Project”
Bye-Laws enforcement for Rafter Street
By Dan Walsh Pedestrianisation of Enniscorthy’s Rafter Street will be enforced between 10am and 4.30pm as per Bye-Laws and notification will be issued to business owners. Pedestrian zone signage has been ordered. This information is contained in the District Manager’s Report made available at Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in theContinue reading “Bye-Laws enforcement for Rafter Street”
28 new car parking spaces for Enniscorthy town centre
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Members of Enniscorthy Municipal District held the October meeting in the Presentation Centre today where they approved by 4 votes to 2 to proceed with the proposed site layout plan known as the Murphy Floods project which will provide 28 ‘temporary’ car parking spaces in the townContinue reading “28 new car parking spaces for Enniscorthy town centre”
Enniscorthy community facilities officially opened
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The official opening of the Bellefield Road Community Playground and Public Realm was performed this morning by the Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Aidan Browne. The project comprises 25 new public car parking spaces, new footpath with bollards, fencing, public lighting and signage. A new pedestrian crossing on theContinue reading “Enniscorthy community facilities officially opened”
Enniscorthy launch of the new Urrin Loop
By Dan Walsh at the Riverside Trail The official launch of the new extension – the Urrin Loop – on the Riverside Trail, described by Claire Lawless, Enniscorthy District Manager as “the most popular trail in County Wexford” took place this morning with Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District doing the honours. Cllr BrowneContinue reading “Enniscorthy launch of the new Urrin Loop”
Gorey embraces ‘Make Way Day’
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council and Gorey Pedestrian and Cycling Association have supported the ‘Make Way Day’ campaign, an annual event led by the Disability Federation of Ireland that brings the disability and wider community together to consider the needs of people with disabilities in shared public spaces. In Gorey recently, Wexford County Council’sContinue reading “Gorey embraces ‘Make Way Day’”
Sod turned at Enniscorthy Activity Garden
By Dan Walsh at St. John’s Community Hospital Campus At a special ceremony today, the sod was turned on the Activity Garden at St. John’s Community Hospital Campus, Enniscorthy. When completed the Garden will be a multi-functional space for gathering, health and social activities in the heart of the hospital. Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach EnniscorthyContinue reading “Sod turned at Enniscorthy Activity Garden”
19th century Enniscorthy walls come tumbling down!
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The biggest sideshow in Enniscorthy today was the demolition of the former Irish Street Stores, a 19th century landmark purchased by Wexford County Council in 2023 and earmarked for development as part of the “old Murphy Flood’s site” which has been derelict since it was destroyed by fire in 2005.Continue reading “19th century Enniscorthy walls come tumbling down!”
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