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”
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€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”
Good Friday news for Enniscorthy heritage
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is to receive €287,864 in funding as part of the Historic Towns Initiative, which is a joint initiative between the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Heritage Council. The funding will help tackle vacancy, provide jobs through heritage-led regeneration, and will support traditional building skills. The Enniscorthy fundingContinue reading “Good Friday news for Enniscorthy heritage”
Welcome for 10-bed Mental Health Unit
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Mental Health Working Group has welcomed the commitment by Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Mary Butler TD to advance the development of a new 10-bed Specialised Community Mental Health Unit for County Wexford. Chairperson, Cllr AoifeRose O’Brien said the Group had previously engaged with HSE regionalContinue reading “Welcome for 10-bed Mental Health Unit”
Call to progress new Gorey roundabout
By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Wexford, Brian Brennan is urging Wexford County Council to use whatever measures available to them to progress the development of Ballyloughan Roundabout on the Arklow Road outside Gorey. The proposed roundabout which was expected to serve an adjoining business park will not be built after the nationalContinue reading “Call to progress new Gorey roundabout”
Families facing eviction in Bridgetown?
By Dan Walsh in Bridgetown Last Friday, 36 families in Hazelwood Estate, Bridgetown, south Wexford, were given notices ending their tenancies because the landlord plans to sell the properties. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com this afternoon, Cllr AoifeRose O’Brien said; “It is utterly devastating to see a mass eviction taking place in my home village of Bridgetown.Continue reading “Families facing eviction in Bridgetown?”
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