Plans for the Templeshannon Hub and Link

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal Council District meeting The early plans for the Templeshannon Regeneration Project that will cost more than €5 million at completion was unveiled at Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre. David Whitty, Executive Engineer at the Special Projects OfficeContinue reading “Plans for the Templeshannon Hub and Link”

Public Information Day in Bunclody

By Dan Walsh Draft drawings for the proposed development of Pairc Na Gabhar Community Garden at Hospital Hill, Bunclody, will be displayed at a public information event in St. Aidan’s Hall, Irish Street, Bunclody, tomorrow (Wednesday), from 3-7pm. The Páirc na nGabhar committee was formed to develop the field and turn it into a communityContinue reading “Public Information Day in Bunclody”

Minister in Enniscorthy for flood relief update

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, T.D. and Eddie Taaffe, Chief Executive of Wexford County Council have met with elected representatives from Enniscorthy Municipal District and provided an update on the progression of the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme. The Enniscorthy FloodContinue reading “Minister in Enniscorthy for flood relief update”

No tenders for new car parking facility

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting The old Murphy Floods site at Enniscorthy was discussed again at Tuesday’s monthly Enniscorthy Municipal Council meeting, held in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre and chaired by Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach. Carolyne Godkin, Director of Services, informed the members that a tender for the design and constructionContinue reading “No tenders for new car parking facility”

Pipe laying completed on €19m Enniscorthy water upgrade

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is making significant progress on a €19 million investment to upgrade the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply with pipe laying now complete.  The project when complete will benefit more than 11,000 customers, ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply for Enniscorthy and surrounding areas. Critical improvements to the scheme include upgrading theContinue reading “Pipe laying completed on €19m Enniscorthy water upgrade”

Enniscorthy sports facility is “envy of everywhere”

By Dan Walsh at Ross Road, Enniscorthy The sporting heritage found in Enniscorthy was enriched and celebrated today with the official opening of the new all-weather Astro pitch at Ross Road, Enniscorthy. Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government, James Browne TD performed the opening address. Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Aidan BrowneContinue reading “Enniscorthy sports facility is “envy of everywhere””

Don’t mention the IPAS Centre!

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal Council monthly meeting Last Saturday an estimated 600 people marched through Enniscorthy town in opposition to the proposed IPAS Centre for the old Mercy Convent at Templeshannon. “The crowd would have been much bigger than it was had the weather been clear and dry,” said Cllr Jackser Owens atContinue reading “Don’t mention the IPAS Centre!”

No promo signs for street businesses?

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy and Gorey Kilmuckridge meetings today According to Wexford County Council “the presentation of the town is of utmost importance” and the Council has raised concerns about the “issue of sandwich boards and bollard sleeves becoming more prevalent across the county.” The matter was raised at meetings of Gorey Kilmuckridge andContinue reading “No promo signs for street businesses?”

Zero tolerance to disposal of rubbish

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council A call for ‘zero tolerance to how we are disposing of our rubbish’ was supported by Cllr John O’Rourke at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting held in the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. Cathaoirleach Cllr Aidan Browne was in the chair. Cllr O’Rourke was critical of the charitable centre droppingContinue reading “Zero tolerance to disposal of rubbish”

Abbey Quay wall has been damaged

By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Safety barriers have been erected on both sides of the stone wall as a protection measure between the busy junction of Abbey Square and Abbey Quay and the River Slaney near the Seamus Rafter Bridge in Enniscorthy. The wall was stuck by a stolen vehicle some weeks ago, but inContinue reading “Abbey Quay wall has been damaged”