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”

Fleadh festival weekend happens in Gorey

By Dan Walsh Gorey will host Fleadh Cheoil Loch Garman with an exciting weekend of Fleadh-based events which is a qualifier for competitors to progress from county level, taking place in Gorey, to the Leinster level (this year in Wicklow town from July 12th-14th), and finally to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, in Wexford town fromContinue reading “Fleadh festival weekend happens in Gorey”

Support for Opera House and Wexford Festival

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council as a leader in the economic, social, and cultural development of Co. Wexford, has negotiated a new 3-year strategic partnership with the National Opera House and Wexford Festival Opera. The agreement is designed to provide overall support to the House and Festival, together with promoting community participation and increasingContinue reading “Support for Opera House and Wexford Festival”

Council farewell for five members

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council May meeting Five dedicated members of Wexford County Council who by their own decision will not be declared candidates in the Local Elections on June 7th attended their final meeting at Council Chamber, County Hall today (Monday) where tributes were paid for loyal local authority service to retiringContinue reading “Council farewell for five members”

Eddie Taaffe appointed Chief Executive

By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford Eddie Taaffe is the new Chief Executive of Wexford County Council. His appointment was approved by the elected members at a special meeting held in County Hall today (Monday) and follows a recruitment process conducted by the Public Appointments Service. A native of Rosbercon, New Ross, Mr TaaffeContinue reading “Eddie Taaffe appointed Chief Executive”

Oil discovered on Wexford beaches

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council are investigating reports of traces of oil washing up on beaches and possible oil deposits on some wildlife along the Wicklow and Wexford coastline. Wexford County Council Environment Staff, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Coastguard and other relevant agencies are actively monitoring the situation. It is understoodContinue reading “Oil discovered on Wexford beaches”