By Dan Walsh A unique Food and Horticultural Project at St. Fintan’s National School, Taghmon, has concluded following a very successful inaugural year. Developed by Ann Marie Laffan of Wexford County Council and funded through the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme, the inspiration for the project came from Principal Willie Cleary, who noted that many children noContinue reading “Taghmon school food production awareness project”
Tag Archives: Rosslare Municipal District Council
Cllr Frank Staples is Rosslare Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh Cllr Frank Staples was elected Cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District at the annual meeting held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Wexford, on Friday morning. Cllr Staples was elected having been proposed by Cllr Lisa McDonald and seconded by Cllr Jim Codd. Cllr Staples thanked his fellow councillors and officials andContinue reading “Cllr Frank Staples is Rosslare Cathaoirleach”
€230,500 for Rosslare Climate Action
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”
Safety measures welcome in Tagoat
By Dan Walsh Cllr Ger Carthy has announced that over €500,000 has been allocated to deliver safety measures including carriageway narrowing and enhanced speed management in Tagoat village. Cllr Carthy told WexfordLocal.com; I’m delighted to confirm that, following sustained advocacy over a long period, funding has now been secured for significant traffic safety improvements throughContinue reading “Safety measures welcome in Tagoat”
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?”
2.6km pipeline from Tagoat to Rosslare
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has revealed that major improvements to local wastewater treatment facilities will soon begin in Tagoat and Rosslare Strand. The current wastewater treatment infrastructure is overloaded and therefore a new wastewater pump station and wastewater network are required to transfer flows for treatment at Rosslare Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will includeContinue reading “2.6km pipeline from Tagoat to Rosslare”
€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”
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