By Dan Walsh Cllr Ger Carthy has informed WexfordLocal.com of funding for the Rosslare Municipal District under the Community Climate Action Programme announced last week. €65,275 goes to the Kilrane/Rosslare Harbour Community Centre for retrofit, attic insulation, windows and doors update, air to air heat pumps, solar PV panels. LED lighting upgrades and the installationContinue reading “€230,500 for Rosslare Climate Action”
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Council says ‘No’ to Kilmichael Windfarm
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge meeting at Gorey Civic Offices Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council has voted 9-1 calling on Regnum Renewables to withdraw their proposal for Kilmichael Windfarm due to the overwhelming opposition to the project by the residents in the townlands of Mount Nebo, Craan Upper, Slievebawn, Monaseed Demense and Kilmichael Gorey.Continue reading “Council says ‘No’ to Kilmichael Windfarm”
Statement from No to Kilmichael Wind Farm group.
By Dan Walsh No to Kilmichael Wind Farm Community Group committee have requested that WexfordLocal.com publish its statement in reply to the one published from Regnum Renewables as part of our report. WexfordLocal.com is happy to oblige. The statement reads as follows; “We welcome Regnum’s engagement by means of a prepared statement to Wexfordlocal.com. They speakContinue reading “Statement from No to Kilmichael Wind Farm group.”
Kilmichael Windfarm project faces Council scrutiny
By Dan Walsh Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District will consider a motion on the agenda submitted by Cllr Joe Sullivan. It reads as follows; “This Council of the Gorey / Kilmuckridge Municipal District calls on Regnum Renewables to withdraw their proposal for “Kilmichael Windfarm” in the townlands of Mount Nebo, Craan Upper,Continue reading “Kilmichael Windfarm project faces Council scrutiny”
€500,535 for Wexford coastal protection
By Dan Walsh The Office of Public Works (OPW) has today announced the approval of Wexford County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under the scheme, the OPW has approved funding of €500,535 to enhance rock armour coastal protection that is fronting anContinue reading “€500,535 for Wexford coastal protection”
€2.6m for Enniscorthy storm floods
By Dan Walsh Mr. Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, has announced the approval of €6.6m to eight local authorities, to introduce interim flood protection measures, in response to flooding from Storm Chandra, earlier this year. Commenting Minister Moran, who visited communities impacted by Storm Chandra, said: “ForContinue reading “€2.6m for Enniscorthy storm floods”
National Broadband Plan for North Wexford
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin TD for North Wexford/South Wicklow Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin has welcomed the National Broadband Plan in the Hollyfort and wider area and into south Wicklow. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Teachta Ó Súilleabháin said; “It is very welcome that 947 Wicklow homes and businesses across the border near Hollyfort can now connect to fibre broadband on theContinue reading “National Broadband Plan for North Wexford”
€270,000 for Wexford heritage buildings
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has signed off on €270,000 for protection of three Wexford heritage buildings under his Department’s Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2026. €90,000 will be awarded for works at Saunderscourt Gate Lodges, West Gate Lodge, at Galbally East, Crossabeg. These include conservation and restorationContinue reading “€270,000 for Wexford heritage buildings”
More good news for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has just announced €3 million in funding for a planned new fire station in Enniscorthy, as part of the State’s largest ever investment in fire and emergency services. The location of the new fire station is unspecified, but it is believed toContinue reading “More good news for Enniscorthy”
Uisce Éireann crews from Donaghmore to Campile
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews have repaired a major burst water main in Great Island affecting customers in Great Island, New Ross and surrounding areas in Co Wexford over the Easter weekend. Meanwhile, families and businesses the North Wexford coastal area of Donaghmore can look forward to a stronger, more dependable water supply as Uisce Éireann wraps up important upgrade works onContinue reading “Uisce Éireann crews from Donaghmore to Campile”
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