By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council have exceeded €3 million in payments under the Croí Conaithe (translated to Living Heart) Grant Scheme and the Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council along with the Cathaoirligh of the five Municipal Districts and staff marked the occasion to highlight and promote the availability of the vacant homes’ refurbishment grant. Continue reading “€3m vacant and derelict properties grant”
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Coastal erosion at emergency levels ?
By Dan Walsh Addressing yesterday’s (Wednesday) monthly meeting of Rosslare Municipal District, Cllr Ger Carthy said; “the time for talking is over” and he demanded a meeting be convened between the OPW, Department of Agriculture, the IFA and Wexford County Council to seriously tackle the worsening effects of coastal erosion. “The County Council no longerContinue reading “Coastal erosion at emergency levels ?”
Nondescript mood at Council meeting
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting Today’s January meeting of Wexford County Council held in County Hall, Carricklawn, had a kind of New Year nondescript atmosphere about it with many local issues raised, many for the umpteenth time, and the Chief Executive and the officials were busy answering questions. Cllr Pip Breen,Continue reading “Nondescript mood at Council meeting”
Colourful Christmas winners congratulated
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council’s 2024 Christmas Decoration Competition winners were announced at a special ceremony in County Hall, Wexford, recently, where Cathaoirleach of Wexford Country Council, Cllr Pip Breen was on hand to present the awards and congratulate the many prize-winners. Cllr Breen said; “The Christmas Decoration Competition for schools has been anContinue reading “Colourful Christmas winners congratulated”
Women’s Coalition celebrate Nollaig na mBan
By Dan Walsh The Wexford Women’s Coalition wing of Wexford County Council today celebrated Nollaig na mBan 2025 in true traditional style… they baked a cake for the occasion! The event was celebrated by the Wexford Women’s Coalition when they joined staff of Wexford County Council to mark the day. Cllr Barbara Anne Murphy, ChairpersonContinue reading “Women’s Coalition celebrate Nollaig na mBan”
Abbey Quay wall has been damaged
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Safety barriers have been erected on both sides of the stone wall as a protection measure between the busy junction of Abbey Square and Abbey Quay and the River Slaney near the Seamus Rafter Bridge in Enniscorthy. The wall was stuck by a stolen vehicle some weeks ago, but inContinue reading “Abbey Quay wall has been damaged”
22 cameras for Enniscorthy CCTV project
By Dan Walsh Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has granted authorisation to progress with the Enniscorthy Town CCTV Project. The long-awaited news was officially announced at the December meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. A total of 22 CCTV cameras will be installed at different locations within Enniscorthy Town and the civil works are due toContinue reading “22 cameras for Enniscorthy CCTV project”
Local economic and community plan launch
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council officially launched the six-year plan to drive economic and community development – the “Local Economic and Community Plan” (LECP) 2024-2029, at the December meeting. The plan sets out six ambitious high-level goals which were developed following extensive public consultation and builds on the foundations of the first LECP 2016-2021,Continue reading “Local economic and community plan launch”
Celebrating 10 years of LEO in Wexford
By Dan Walsh Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Wexford recently celebrated its 10th anniversary at Wexford County Council marking a decade of growth, innovation, and unwavering support for the local business community. This vibrant event showcased some of the best of local talent and enterprise in County Wexford. The celebration featured a festive market and craft fair,Continue reading “Celebrating 10 years of LEO in Wexford”
€6m to demolish ballroom and restore castle garden!
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District December meeting Wexford County Council has purchased the former Castle Nite Club, will demolish it, and replace it with a garden and public realm at the rear of the castle, suggest a café/coffee dock and provide an elevated walkway terrace at the rear of Slaney Place, and ofContinue reading “€6m to demolish ballroom and restore castle garden!”
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