By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Enniscorthy-based Independent Cllr Jackser Owens raised concerns at Monday’s Wexford County Council’s monthly meeting about losing around 50 parking spaces at Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy, after the meter was removed and the lease ended. Speaking remotely, Cllr Owens claimed he had just heard that the Council wasContinue reading “Closure of underperforming Enniscorthy Car Park”
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Mobile saunas coming to a beach near you?
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Mobile saunas are popular at beaches and lakesides, but regulations vary. Wexford County Council discussed this issue at their monthly meeting today, and significant changes may be coming down the tracks! Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach, chaired the meeting. County Wexford bans mobile beachside saunas. Chris Mortimer ofContinue reading “Mobile saunas coming to a beach near you?”
Housing on target but more is needed
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Council Chamber Slightly more than half of the 34 elected members attended either in person or remotely a special meeting of Wexford County Council focussing on Housing Delivery held in the Council Chamber yesterday (Tuesday). Leas-Cathaoirleach Cllr Ger Carthy presided in the absence of Cathaoirleach Cllr Pip Breen who wasContinue reading “Housing on target but more is needed”
Wexford delegates return from Savannah and Atlanta
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council delegates recently visited Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, to explore new economic, educational, and cultural development opportunities for County Wexford. Led by An Cathaoirleach, Cllr Pip Breen, the delegation included Municipal District representatives, council officials, and enterprise leaders. The visit reinforced the sister city agreement with Savannah and investigated newContinue reading “Wexford delegates return from Savannah and Atlanta”
Official opening of Brennan’s Lane, New Ross
By Dan Walsh The refurbishment of Brennan’s Lane in New Ross has been officially opened. The project aims to create a safer, more accessible thoroughfare and enhance connectivity within the town, providing a space for residents, visitors, and businesses. The Brennan’s Lane refurbishment project received a €500,000 grant from the Department of Rural and CommunityContinue reading “Official opening of Brennan’s Lane, New Ross”
Enniscorthy festival of food and family fun
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Thousands of people squeezed into Enniscorthy town centre on the opening day of the annual Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival where a family friendly atmosphere prevailed in favourable weather conditions. The focus was on diverse food stalls offering a range of delicious treats, ensuring everyone was satisfied. There was aContinue reading “Enniscorthy festival of food and family fun”
New speed camera installed in Gorey
By Dan Walsh County Wexford’s first static speed camera will begin operating at midday tomorrow (Friday). It will be situated on the Old Dublin Road in North Gorey on the R772 near Aske, which has a maximum speed limit of 80 km per hour. Motorists detected speeding on this stretch of road from 12 noonContinue reading “New speed camera installed in Gorey”
Boat on fire in Wexford Harbour
By Dan Walsh A fire on board destroyed a small pleasure boat in Wexford Harbour today. The fire was first noticed around 4pm and huge thick black smoke billowed into the sky on the warmest day of the year so far. It has been confirmed that no one was on board the boat. The HarbourContinue reading “Boat on fire in Wexford Harbour”
Future plans for old Camolin Health Centre?
By Dan Walsh The future of the vacant former health centre in Camolin was raised at the April meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting and it has been the subject of a parliamentary question from Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow-Wexford, Deputy Malcolm Byrne. Deputy Byrne was informed that of the 234 vacant propertiesContinue reading “Future plans for old Camolin Health Centre?”
Courtown weekend vandalism reported
By Dan Walsh at Courtown The Gardaí in Gorey are investigating a fire that resulted in the destruction of newly installed picnic seating and tables at Burrow Road in Courtown on Saturday night. The bench had been placed there only last Monday. The cost of replacement is €870. The Gardaí reported that a considerable quantityContinue reading “Courtown weekend vandalism reported”
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