By Dan Walsh Elected members of Wexford County Council have approved a budget of €175,427,695 for the coming year. It represents an increase of €11.1 million on this year, with “the increased expenditure budget largely supported by increased grant income in the areas of Housing”. The council had already voted in favour of retaining theContinue reading “€175m County Council budget for 2025”
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Wexford set to get a new Mayor
By Dan Walsh Wexford is set to get a new Mayor following the election of the present incumbent Cllr George Lawlor to Dáil Éireann at last week’s General Election. Lawlor was elected to the seat vacated by the retiring TD Brendan Howlin. Cllr Lawlor had a busy day at Saturday’s Count Centre but took aContinue reading “Wexford set to get a new Mayor”
20 affordable housing units for Gorey
By Dan Walsh A total of 20 affordable housing units are to be delivered in the Radharc Na Beannóige scheme at Ramsfort Park, Gorey, which is the first housing scheme to include affordable housing in County Wexford under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ policy. There was standing room only at a public information event inContinue reading “20 affordable housing units for Gorey”
Winners at Wexford Environmental Awards
By Dan Walsh More than 250 children, community groups, volunteers, resident groups and individuals were at Ferycarrig Hotel, Wexford, recently, for the annual Wexford County Council Environmental Awards where wonderful community spirit was graciously acknowledged. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen welcomed and congratulated all the participants and there were presentations and awardsContinue reading “Winners at Wexford Environmental Awards”
Enniscorthy launch of Peace Park Project
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Orchard Peace Park “These instruments have been installed to add to the character of the peace park where we have a public amenity in a central location within the town,” said Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Aidan Browne, as he performed the official launch of the Playful PlacesContinue reading “Enniscorthy launch of Peace Park Project”
Community Calendar 2025 is launched
By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford The Community Team at Wexford County Council launched its Community Calendar 2025 and presented the first calendar to Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council at County Hall, Wexford, today. Cllr Breen said; “Following the success of the first calendar in 2024, I’m delighted to see theContinue reading “Community Calendar 2025 is launched”
Wexford success at Pride of Place awards
By Dan Walsh The Rocks Community Area consisting of Maudlintown and surrounding areas in Wexford Town took first place in the Urban Neighbourhood category at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards held at a gala ceremony in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan, last Saturday night. Fethard-on-Sea Community Development Association took runner-up in the population 1000-2000Continue reading “Wexford success at Pride of Place awards”
New book tells story of Wexford 1916-1923
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library An exciting new 66-page publication entitled Wexford County Archive: 25 objects from the Irish Revolution, 1916-23 was officially launched by the Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen at a well-attended presentation held in Wexford Library last night. Cllr Breen thanked everybody associated with the publication and said heContinue reading “New book tells story of Wexford 1916-1923”
Promoting Wexford investment and job creation
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council and County Wexford Chamber of Commerce have signed a new Heads of Agreement paving the way for further strategic collaboration in promoting County Wexford for investment, economic development and job creation. Wexford County Council’s economic strategy supports the creation of a dynamic economy in County Wexford that stimulates jobContinue reading “Promoting Wexford investment and job creation”
28 new car parking spaces for Enniscorthy town centre
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Members of Enniscorthy Municipal District held the October meeting in the Presentation Centre today where they approved by 4 votes to 2 to proceed with the proposed site layout plan known as the Murphy Floods project which will provide 28 ‘temporary’ car parking spaces in the townContinue reading “28 new car parking spaces for Enniscorthy town centre”
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