Council reject €10m funds for Enniscorthy town?

By Dan Walsh at special meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council There was a sensational scenario to a special meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council at the Council Chamber in the Presentation Centre today when all six sitting members of the Council failed to support the proposed planning application for Part VIII of the CivicContinue reading “Council reject €10m funds for Enniscorthy town?”

Safety issues on Wexford’s rural roads?

By Dan Walsh It has been an underwhelming year from a weather viewpoint, however, as we connect with September this weekend has experienced a fine spell with good temperatures and the farming community is working every hour it can to save the harvest and bring the crops in safely. From my travelling experience today (Saturday)Continue reading “Safety issues on Wexford’s rural roads?”

Taoiseach launches new €1.6m New Ross Famine Ship experience

By Dan Walsh The new Dunbrody Famine Ship visitor experience in New Ross, was officially opened on Friday by Taoiseach Simon Harris TD. This enhanced visitor experience follows an investment of €1.6million from the Department of Rural and Community Development, Fáilte Ireland, and Wexford County Council. The attendance included Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach Wexford CountyContinue reading “Taoiseach launches new €1.6m New Ross Famine Ship experience”

Mayglass water project in full flow for the Fleadh!

By Dan Walsh Providing a reliable water supply for Co. Wexford continues to be a top priority for Uisce Éireann with the recent completion of the Mayglass Water Supply Project in south Wexford. The water mains works were completed ahead of the busy Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann festival. Delivered through Uisce Éireann’s national Growth andContinue reading “Mayglass water project in full flow for the Fleadh!”

Join Castlebridge Town First Team

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has announced that Castlebridge has been allocated €10,000 towards the establishment of a Town Centre First Team and extends an invitation to residents to join Castlebridge Town Team. To ensure that as broad a representation as possible sit on the Castlebridge Town Centre First Team, Wexford County Council areContinue reading “Join Castlebridge Town First Team”

Gorey plans will enhance road safety

By Dan Walsh A busy junction on the old Arklow Road a short distance from Gorey town centre will be safer for roadusers and provide better conditions for all when it is fully constructed and operational after planning has been approved. Cllr Joe Sullivan welcomes the granting of planning last week to a local companyContinue reading “Gorey plans will enhance road safety”

Wexford residents invited to join Town Team

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council under the National Town Centre First Initiative are establishing a Town Centre First Team in Wexford Town to help drive the town centre agenda in Wexford Town and will be central to the delivery of a Town Centre strategy and vision for Wexford. To ensure that as broad aContinue reading “Wexford residents invited to join Town Team”

Come and join the Taghmon Town Team

By Dan Walsh Taghmon has been allocated €10,000 towards the establishment of a Town Centre First Team and to ensure that as broad a representation as possible sit on the Taghmon Town Team, Wexford County Council are hosting a drop-in information session in the Taghmon Action Group (TAG) building on Monday, August 26th from 2pmContinue reading “Come and join the Taghmon Town Team”

Music book collection exhibition at Wexford library

By Dan Walsh During Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, family and friends of the late Séamus MacMathúna gathered in Wexford Library to view the exhibition of his collection of music books, tutor books and Irish tune books donated to Wexford County Council Library Service and Archives. Originally from Coolree, Co. Wexford, Jimmy Mac as he wasContinue reading “Music book collection exhibition at Wexford library”

“One of the great Fleadh’s of all time’ ends in Wexford town

By Dan Walsh in Wexford town Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford town has been described as “one of the great Fleadh’s of all time” and is universally acclaimed by visitors and locals alike as an outstanding success after more than 600,000 visitors filled the streets over the week-long celebration and injected €60 million intoContinue reading ““One of the great Fleadh’s of all time’ ends in Wexford town”