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”
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Celebration of trees and forests
By Dan Walsh Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, gave a tree to the green school committee at Court National School, Monamolin, for National Tree Week. This annual event is organised by the Tree Council of Ireland with Coillte. It is the largest tree celebration in the country, providing a unique opportunity forContinue reading “Celebration of trees and forests”
New recycling service for Courtown
By Dan Walsh Courtown Community Council and Meals On Wheels Gorey have launched a new recycling collection service for users in the Courtown area supporting the Re-turn Scheme! The Re-turn Scheme is a circular economy initiative, capturing a higher quality of recycling and maximising existing resources. By reusing and recycling more effectively, it saves energyContinue reading “New recycling service for Courtown”
Returning to nature on church grounds!
By Dan Walsh The Wexford Parish Care for the Earth group and Wexford County Council Environmental Department staff, Cliona Connolly and Claire Goodwin met with Bishop Ger Nash and the Diocesan priests recently. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a ‘Returning to Nature’ project for Wexford parishes. “Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Laudato Si’ On CareContinue reading “Returning to nature on church grounds!”
Winners at Wexford Environmental Awards
By Dan Walsh More than 250 children, community groups, volunteers, resident groups and individuals were at Ferycarrig Hotel, Wexford, recently, for the annual Wexford County Council Environmental Awards where wonderful community spirit was graciously acknowledged. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen welcomed and congratulated all the participants and there were presentations and awardsContinue reading “Winners at Wexford Environmental Awards”
Blackwater are Tidy Towns’ winners again!
By Dan Walsh Renowned for generations as ‘Beautiful Blackwater’, the characteristic coastal village has retained its title as Co. Wexford’s tidiest village and were rewarded with the Gold Medal at the Supervalu National Tidy Towns 2024 awards presented in Croke Park, Dublin, this morning. Wexford town were runners-up with Enniscorthy filling third position, both celebratingContinue reading “Blackwater are Tidy Towns’ winners again!”
Gorey family farm focus on water quality
By Dan Walsh At a visit on the family farm of Cheryl and Alan Poole, near Gorey, a practical focus on maintaining and enhancing water quality was highlighted as part of Tirlán’s Farming for Water: River Slaney Project aimed at improving the catchment running through Ireland’s south-east. The programme is part of Ireland’s overall Farming for Water EIP andContinue reading “Gorey family farm focus on water quality “
Rain fails to dampen Courtown Woods walk
By Dan Walsh Around 60 enthusiastic outdoors lovers braved the yellow weather warnings on Sunday morning and successfully negotiated the leafy three-kilometre circuit leading to the High Cross of Kilbride in the environmentally friendly haven of Courtown Woods. The event was inaugurated by Catherine O’Leary, National Community Engagement Manager, along with Mary Conroy Thomas fromContinue reading “Rain fails to dampen Courtown Woods walk”
Blackwater wins ‘Ireland’s Best Kept Village’ award
By Dan Walsh Members of Blackwater Tidy Towns Committee were invited to County Hall, Wexford, last week where a fantastic achievement in being named Irelands Best Kept Village was acknowledged by Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council Cllr John Fleming in the presence of local Cllr Oliver Walsh. Congratulating the committee Cllr. Fleming recalled “a remarkableContinue reading “Blackwater wins ‘Ireland’s Best Kept Village’ award”
‘Keep Wexford Beautiful’ launch
By Dan Walsh Entries are invited for the 2023 Keep Wexford Beautiful Competition following the launch by Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr George Lawlor. Cllr Lawlor said; “This competition encourages people to think and act locally on a range of environmental issues such as waste prevention, accessibility, biodiversity and heritage preservation. It encourages everyoneContinue reading “‘Keep Wexford Beautiful’ launch”
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