By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The biggest sideshow in Enniscorthy today was the demolition of the former Irish Street Stores, a 19th century landmark purchased by Wexford County Council in 2023 and earmarked for development as part of the “old Murphy Flood’s site” which has been derelict since it was destroyed by fire in 2005.Continue reading “19th century Enniscorthy walls come tumbling down!”
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Phase 1 of housing project opens at Whiterock Hill
By Dan Walsh Minister of State at the Department of Justice, James Browne, T.D. was in Wexford town to perform the official opening of the first phase of a new social housing project at Whiterock Hill named Ard na Gaoithe. The Minister was accompanied by the Cllr. Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Mr.Continue reading “Phase 1 of housing project opens at Whiterock Hill”
Civic Reception salutes Fleadh volunteers
By Dan Walsh The success of Fleadh Cheoil nah Éireann 2024 was celebrated with a Civic Reception hosted by Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen, to honour over 400 volunteers for their tireless efforts. It was held in County Hall, Wexford, last Saturday. “Your willingness to share your time by volunteering for the FleadhContinue reading “Civic Reception salutes Fleadh volunteers”
Gorey residents could have the longest address in the world?
By Dan Walsh at Cúirt Dhiarmada Uí Shúilleabháin, Gorey Last Thursday I was privileged as a member of the Press to be part of a delegation from Gorey Kilmuckridge District and Wexford County Council to visit housing developments in Gorey and I am happy to say that there is progress on many schemes and housingContinue reading “Gorey residents could have the longest address in the world?”
Work in progress at Gorey’s Ramsfort Park
By Dan Walsh at Ramsfort Park, Gorey Wexford County Council has signed contracts with Mythen Construction Ltd for the delivery of 20 Affordable Homes Scheme at Ramsfort Park, (Radharc na Beannóige), Gorey, a pilot project via the Affordable Housing Fund under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ programme and members and officials of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal DistrictContinue reading “Work in progress at Gorey’s Ramsfort Park”
New Wexford Women’s Refuge facility opens
By Dan Walsh Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD was in Wexford town today where she officially cut the ribbon and opened the new €6.5 million state-of-the art domestic violence facility for Wexford’s Women’s Refuge consisting of 12 family units for those experiencing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Each unit in the new facility containsContinue reading “New Wexford Women’s Refuge facility opens”
Enniscorthy faces traffic delays to facilitate demolition works
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The long running saga regards the Murphy Floods site at Enniscorthy took a positive turn this week when machinery arrived, hard hats and other safety information was posted at the entrance at Barrack Street and works have begun on site. However, traffic disruption is on the way; Under the TemporaryContinue reading “Enniscorthy faces traffic delays to facilitate demolition works”
Council backs Town Centre plans for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at September meeting of Wexford County Council Following on from last weeks Special Meeting regarding the Part VIII Planning Application relating to the Market Square area of Enniscorthy, which received no support from any of the elected members on the day, came before today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held atContinue reading “Council backs Town Centre plans for Enniscorthy”
Celebrations at opening of McCauley Park Bellefield
By Dan Walsh at McCauley Park, Bellefield, Enniscorthy The official opening of McCauley Park at Belefield Enniscorthy took place yesterday (Sunday) with a ribbon cutting ceremony and the unveiling of a stone memorial following investment of over €1.5 million, with some more developments to follow, bringing the sporting facilities into the 21st century and makingContinue reading “Celebrations at opening of McCauley Park Bellefield”
Contract signed for Gorey housing scheme
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has signed contracts with Mythen Construction Ltd for the delivery of the ambitious 20 Affordable Homes Scheme at Ramsfort Park, Gorey. Ramsfort Park (Radharc na Beannóige), will be the first affordable housing scheme for Co. Wexford with funding secured to develop this pilot project via the Affordable Housing FundContinue reading “Contract signed for Gorey housing scheme”
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