By Dan Walsh Age Friendly Wexford and Wexford County Council hosted the annual general meeting of the Older People’s Council where issues of importance were raised and help to influence decisions and actions to be taken in the year ahead. Guest speakers on the day were Leas-Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy and AmandaContinue reading “Older People’s Council annual general meeting”
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‘DO NOT SWIM’ at St Helen’s Beach
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council have issued ‘Do Not Swim’ notices at St. Helen’s Beach, in South Wexford. Testing conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality showed elevated levels for E. Coli bacteria at St. Helen’s Beach. Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary to issue “Do NotContinue reading “‘DO NOT SWIM’ at St Helen’s Beach”
Don’t forget to vote today; it’s Friday !
By Dan Walsh Polling stations across the Wexford Constituency will be open from 7am to 10pm today, Friday, June 7th, for the Local Elections to Wexford County Council and the European Parliament elections. The canvassing has been completed at this time and now comes the rare opportunity for the registered voters to decide on theirContinue reading “Don’t forget to vote today; it’s Friday !”
Enniscorthy launch for SICAP programme
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council and Wexford Local Development (LCDC) held an event hosted in Templeshannon Community Centre, Enniscorthy, to mark the official launch of the SICAP (Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme) 2024-2028 programme. SICAP is a National Programme, and it is the governments primary social inclusion intervention, supporting disadvantaged communities and individualsContinue reading “Enniscorthy launch for SICAP programme”
Access for all at two Wexford beaches
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has announced that a new beach stroller service will be available free of charge until August and will be operating in Curracloe and Rosslare Strand from tomorrow, Saturday, June 1st. The beach stroller is a mobility aid equipped with wheels designed for the sand and can be easily convertedContinue reading “Access for all at two Wexford beaches”
23km greenway from New Ross to Waterford city
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is Lead Authority for the delivery of the South East Greenway Project with project partners, Kilkenny County Council and Waterford City and County Council and is developing 23km of fully segregated off-road greenway between New Ross and Waterford City. The project is being fully funded via the government’s GreenwaysContinue reading “23km greenway from New Ross to Waterford city”
Sod turns on €19m upgrade for Enniscorthy Water Supply
By Dan Walsh at Vinegar Hill Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Wexford County Council, has marked the start of construction on a €19 million upgrade to the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme that will benefit over 11,000 consumers, ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply for Enniscorthy and surrounding areas, and enabling future growth andContinue reading “Sod turns on €19m upgrade for Enniscorthy Water Supply”
€997,500 funding for three Wexford villages
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has received a total of €997,500, the highest level of investment in the South East for the fifth year running under the Town and Villages Renewal scheme, that will grant aid projects in three villages at Rathgarogue, Carrig-on-Bannow and Cushinstown. RATHGAROGUE receives €500,000 for sensory meditation gardens and playContinue reading “€997,500 funding for three Wexford villages”
72 candidates declared in Local Elections
By Dan Walsh Seventy-two candidates have declared to run in the Local Elections on Friday, July 7th and contest 34 County Council seats across six Local Electoral Areas (LEA). Wexford (7 seats), New Ross (6 seats) and Gorey (6 seats) have the highest number of candidates – 14 each – followed by Enniscorthy (6 seats)Continue reading “72 candidates declared in Local Elections”
Seminar explores Co. Wexford housing policy
By Dan Walsh The Governments ‘Housing for All Programme’ aims to increase the delivery of different forms of housing to meet different needs – with several measures aimed at people who are currently unable to meet their housing needs but who, with help, could purchase their own home. To support the county Wexford housing programme,Continue reading “Seminar explores Co. Wexford housing policy”
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