By Dan Walsh in Courtown A draft copy of the Courtown and Riverchapel Town Centre First Plan went to public consultation at the Tara Vie Hotel, Courtown, on Monday, and there was strong interest in the 48-page comprehensive document that is in its early stage. Town First Regeneration Officer at Wexford County Council, Mick McCormackContinue reading “Courtown and Riverchapel Town Plan”
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Saltee Island Puffin population on the increase
By Dan Walsh Last January Minister of State for Nature Malcolm Noonan TD announced that the new Seas off Wexford SPA (special protection area) would be designated under the EU Birds Directive, will cover more than 305,000 hectares of marine waters for a range of bird species and give protection to 20 species, including puffins.Continue reading “Saltee Island Puffin population on the increase”
Seas off Wexford” safer for the birds
By Dan Walsh New Special Protection Area (SPA) covers over 305,000 hectares of marine waters off the coast of Wexford to improve protection for twenty species of birds and Seas off Wexford increases the percentage of protected marine waters around Ireland to almost 10%, in line with European commitments. This announcement by the Minister ofContinue reading “Seas off Wexford” safer for the birds”
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