By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council’s Severe Weather Preparedness Team met this evening, following a meeting of the National Directorate of Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM), in advance of Friday’s Orange Weather Warning. A Yellow Level Rain and Wind Warning will come into effect for County Wexford from 11am on Friday, November 14th, this willContinue reading “Rain and wind warning from Friday morning”
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€23.7m to build 60 homes in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has been awarded funding approval of €23.7 million for 60 homes at a 3.5-acre greenfield site in Killeens on the outskirts of Wexford town. The name of the development is An Roschoill, named after a copse or ‘a small group of trees.’ A high-quality streetscape has been developed, withContinue reading “€23.7m to build 60 homes in Wexford town”
Plans for 1.7km pedestrian and cycle route
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is developing a new scheme to improve road safety and enhance walking and cycling routes along Beechlawn and Clonard Avenue in Wexford Town. The proposed scheme will comprise of the formalisation of pedestrian linkages and the provision of cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. The scheme, funded by the National TransportContinue reading “Plans for 1.7km pedestrian and cycle route”
Youth Conference held in Wexford
By Dan Walsh Over 100 young people from schools and youth groups attended the Wexford Comhairle na nÓg Youth Conference last Thursday at County Hall, Wexford. The annual Youth Conference gives young people in County Wexford a platform to highlight local issues and work with Comhairle na nÓg on solutions. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council,Continue reading “Youth Conference held in Wexford”
Wexford town gets new fire engine
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne T.D, has officially launched a new fire appliance for Wexford town and district today. Funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and at a cost of €445,000, the Volvo FE ‘Class B’ fire appliance carries 1,800 litres of water, hasContinue reading “Wexford town gets new fire engine”
Enniscorthy historic landfill site
Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Library The old municipal landfill site at Lucas Park outside of Enniscorthy on the N30 Enniscorthy-New Ross road is so compact and environmentally matured that people pass it daily without noticing that it exists! The site was revisited last night at a public consultation held in Enniscorthy Library as part ofContinue reading “Enniscorthy historic landfill site”
Enniscorthy missing flags mystery
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Twelve Irish flags flying from the Seamus Rafter Bridge over the River Slaney have disappeared from their masts since last Friday and Cllr Jackser Owens is demanding to know ‘who removed them?’ and he is disgusted at such treatment of the tricolour! “They should be left there”,Continue reading “Enniscorthy missing flags mystery”
New Wexford centre for entertainment groups
By Dan Walsh The historic Mechanics Institute on Wexford’s Main Street will become a community space managed by Wexford County Council’s Community Department. Over the past two years, the Special Projects team of Wexford County Council has conducted protection work on the historic structure to prevent additional deterioration. An internal refurbishment project is currentlyContinue reading “New Wexford centre for entertainment groups”
€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”
Enniscorthy to get CCTV instead of a Cable Car!
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is undertaking a public consultation on the proposed installation of CCTV cameras and is moving forward with implementation at six locations throughout the county, including Turret Rocks, situated along the River Slaney in Enniscorthy. This initiative aims to deter littering and illegal dumping. Wexford County Council claim that CCTVContinue reading “Enniscorthy to get CCTV instead of a Cable Car!”
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