By Dan Walsh Pearse Park Sensory Garden has opened to the public on a five-acre site in the heart of New Ross town. The multi award winning, green flag park boasts an array of facilities, and now includes this fully accessible, pocket-sized Sensory Garden, nestled in a sun trapped corner of the park. The officialContinue reading “Pearse Park Sensory Garden opens in New Ross”
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New Ross achievements are acknowledged
By Dan Walsh An attendance of more than 200 attended a Civic Reception organised by New Ross Municipal District in the Brandon House Hotel recently where 18 individuals/groups from the district previously nominated and endorsed by the members of New Ross Municipal District were honoured. Presentations of a framed, newly commissioned, bronze piece depicting theContinue reading “New Ross achievements are acknowledged”
Clonroche Amenity Park planting project
By Dan Walsh Clonroche Amenity Park has been planted with 2,500 native trees in the company of Cllr John Fleming, Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council, Cllr Michael Sheehan, New Ross Municipal District, members of Clonroche Development Association, members of the local community, Richard Mulcahy and representatives from the Forestry Services were in attendance. Cllr John FlemingContinue reading “Clonroche Amenity Park planting project “
New Ross gets its Town Centre First plan
By Dan Walsh The first ever Town Centre First Plans for 26 towns across every county was launched in Adare, Co. Limerick, recently and New Ross was the designated pathfinder town for County Wexford and along with the other pathfinder Towns was officially launched at the event. The Plans which were developed in consultation withContinue reading “New Ross gets its Town Centre First plan”
New Ross Post Office contract announcement this week
By Dan Walsh The people of New Ross have been resolute in their loyal support for the ‘Save Our Post Office on Charles Street’ campaign to retain the services in the building owned by An Post and serving the community since 1904. But matters have become complicated and confused over the weekend, or have they?Continue reading “New Ross Post Office contract announcement this week”
New Ross ‘Save Our Post Office’ rally
By Dan Walsh in New Ross More than 300 people gathered outside New Ross Post Office on Charles Street this evening to support the ‘Save Our Post Office’ campaign to retain the services in the building owned by An Post and serving the community since 1904. The rally was addressed by Cllrs Michael Sheehan, CllrContinue reading “New Ross ‘Save Our Post Office’ rally”
Refurbishment plans welcomed in New Ross
By Dan Walsh New Ross Fianna Fail Cllr Michael Sheehan has welcomed the submission by Wexford County Council and the New Ross Municipal District, which will result in the complete refurbishment of the John Street Grain Store in the town. Cllr Sheehan said: “The project is beyond my expectations and sets out our ambitions for theContinue reading “Refurbishment plans welcomed in New Ross”
Shooting arrows in the rain at Hook Head
By Dan Walsh at Hook Lighthouse “It was nice to get the honour. It was a fantastic experience and will go down in the history books,” Cllr Anthony Connick, Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District Council, told WexfordLocal.com today having led the way at the annual New Year’s Day ‘shooting the arrows’ celebration held atContinue reading “Shooting arrows in the rain at Hook Head”
New Year’s Day archery at the Hook
By Dan Walsh The centuries-old tradition using a bow and arrow takes place on New Year’s Day at the 800-year-old Hook Lighthouse as the Dunbrody archers re-enact the amazing traditional ‘arrow ceremony’. Commencing at 1pm The Dunbrody Archers and the Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District Council, Cllr Anthony Connick, will participate in the ceremony.Continue reading “New Year’s Day archery at the Hook”
Funding for Cumas Centre in New Ross
By Dan Walsh The Cumas Centre at Butlersland Industrial Estate in New Ross is to benefit from the provision of €140,000 as part of core funding from 2024 onwards. Cllr Michael Sheehan told WexfordLocal.com that he and Anne Rabbitte, Minister of State at the Department of Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth were acutely awareContinue reading “Funding for Cumas Centre in New Ross”
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