Rosslare Municipal District Council

€700,000 for Our Lady’s Island lake project

By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD visited Our Lady’s Island this morning where he announced €700,000 in funding to support Wexford County Council’s coordinating role in restoring the ecological condition of the lake. Minister Browne was joined by the Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan TD,Continue reading “€700,000 for Our Lady’s Island lake project”

Rosslare–Fishguard twinning agreement

By Dan Walsh Since the Fishguard-Rosslare ferry began in 1906, the Wales-Ireland route has thrived, connecting communities and families on the popular and historic 54-mile Irish Sea crossing. And a new chapter of friendship has developed. Rosslare Municipal District Cathaoirleach, Cllr Ger Carthy, and Fishguard & Goodwick Mayor, Cllr William Shaw, have formally entered intoContinue reading “Rosslare–Fishguard twinning agreement”

€897,416 for Co. Wexford outdoor projects

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is to receive €897,416 for three outdoor recreation projects in Co. Wexford. The funding goes to Coolgreany, Carne and Wellingtonbridge. €197,416 has been approved for the installation of a footpath from Coolgreany village to the entrance of Ballyfad Woods in North Wexford. Chairman of Wexford County Council and memberContinue reading “€897,416 for Co. Wexford outdoor projects”

€1m funding for two Rosslare villages

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council will get €1 million to fund the Rosslare Sustainable Tourism Experience, connecting Rosslare Harbour and Rosslare Strand with a new civic plaza and public works in both villages. The good news was announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, last Friday. Cllr.Continue reading “€1m funding for two Rosslare villages”

Yola language revival in Rosslare district?

By Dan Walsh A project promoting Yola language awareness seeks local Rosslare Municipal District groups for storytelling workshops. Funded by Wexford County Council through the Creative Ireland programme, this project has already engaged with groups of people from the area including Tagoat School, St. Mary’s National School, the Brigin Section of Piercestown Girl Guides, volunteersContinue reading “Yola language revival in Rosslare district?”

Cllr Carthy leads the way in Rosslare District

By Dan Walsh at the Rosslare Municipal District annual general meeting Long serving elected representative Cllr Ger Carthy is the new Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District and outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Jim Codd handed over the chains of office with a handshake and words of good wishes at the annual general meeting held in the CouncilContinue reading “Cllr Carthy leads the way in Rosslare District”

Cllr Patricia Byrne takes Council seat

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Cllr Patricia Byrne was welcomed as the new councillor at Wexford County Council’s meeting today, filling the Fine Gael seat vacated by Cllr Cathal Byrne’s election to Seanad Éireann last February. Cllr Byrne was officially nominated by Cllr Pat Kehoe and seconded by Cllr Bridín Murphy. SheContinue reading “Cllr Patricia Byrne takes Council seat”

‘Wake Up’ call to action on Our Lady’s Island Lake

By Dan Walsh “A recent Environmental Protection Agency Report is a wake up call to action so as to protect not just a nationally significant habitat like Our Lady’s Island Lake but also farming in the area.” That’s according to Damien Corish, Rosslare Municipal Labour Local Area representative, responding to the EPA report which said thatContinue reading “‘Wake Up’ call to action on Our Lady’s Island Lake”

Public art or a waste of money?

By Dan Walsh Last Friday Cllr Ger Carthy from Rosslare Municipal District sent members of the local media an artist’s impression of the OPWs proposed piece of public roadside art planned to be installed centre of the roundabout at the entrance to Rosslare Europort. Cllr Carthy informed us that the price is sure to beContinue reading “Public art or a waste of money?”

WB Yeats sails to Rosslare Europort from this week

By Dan Walsh Transport Ministers Eamon Ryan and James Lawless, as well as the Department of Transport, are actively engaging with stakeholders to address the challenges to freight and passenger travel to and from Holyhead Port, following damage caused during Storm Darragh last weekend. This morning, both were fully briefed by Department Officials, the IrishContinue reading “WB Yeats sails to Rosslare Europort from this week”