By Dan Walsh Popular Fine Gael public representative and Mayor of Wexford Cllr John Hegarty will not be standing as a candidate in the forthcoming June local authority election. In a statement, today (Wednesday), Cllr Hegarty said; “I will continue to represent people in my role as councillor and Mayor of Wexford until June andContinue reading “Mayor Hegarty bids farewell to Council duties!”
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“We worked together to make Wexford better”; Tom Enright
By Dan Walsh at the February meeting of Wexford County Council “We have all worked together to make Wexford better through a shared vision leading to ambitious plans and the capacity to invest. Much delivered, more to come, but Wexford has a bright future,” the departing words of Tom Enright, Chief Executive of Wexford CountyContinue reading ““We worked together to make Wexford better”; Tom Enright”
Wexford Garda Youth Awards launched
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council HQ The annual Wexford Garda Youth Awards 2024 were launched by An Garda Siochana Wexford in association with Wexford County Council in the Council Chamber, Carricklawn, Wexford. Cllr. Michael Whelan, Chairman of the Joint Policing Committee said; “Wexford County Council enjoys a very close and strong working relationshipContinue reading “Wexford Garda Youth Awards launched”
Tributes to Chief Executive Tom Enright
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Tom Enright attends his final meeting of Wexford County Council at Carricklawn Council Buildings this afternoon (Monday) as he bows out from the position of Chief Executive after ten years dedicated service and many tributes will follow in the days and weeks ahead. The tributes have already started, Last weekContinue reading “Tributes to Chief Executive Tom Enright”
Refurbishment plans welcomed in New Ross
By Dan Walsh New Ross Fianna Fail Cllr Michael Sheehan has welcomed the submission by Wexford County Council and the New Ross Municipal District, which will result in the complete refurbishment of the John Street Grain Store in the town. Cllr Sheehan said: “The project is beyond my expectations and sets out our ambitions for theContinue reading “Refurbishment plans welcomed in New Ross”
Council launches Affordable Housing Survey
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has launched an Affordable Housing Survey where first-time buyers and other applicants who feel they may be eligible to buy or rent an affordable home are invited to complete the survey. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr John Fleming welcomed the survey and said; “The survey provides a realContinue reading “Council launches Affordable Housing Survey”
Call for ‘gender balance’ in 2024 Local Elections
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council and Women for Election recently hosted an introductory session in the Council Chamber, Wexford County Council to launch a training programme to support women who are interested in running for election in 2024 or in future elections. Over twenty-five attendees enjoyed a programme of speakers which included Cllr MauraContinue reading “Call for ‘gender balance’ in 2024 Local Elections”
Sod turned on €1.5m project at McCauley Bellefield Park
By Dan Walsh at McCauley Bellefield Park Rapparees-Starlights GAA Club, Enniscorthy, Wexford County Council and Enniscorthy Municipal District held a sod turning event at Bellefield GAA grounds today (Tuesday) on €1.5 million private-public-community investment programme that will transform the community and sporting facilities on offer. Chairperson of Rapparees Starlight’s GAA Club, Ger McVeigh welcomed guestsContinue reading “Sod turned on €1.5m project at McCauley Bellefield Park”
Progress for €120m Trinity Wharf project
By Dan Walsh Good news emerged today (Friday) as Wexford County Council appointed Ayesa (formerly ByrneLooby) as the Design and Construction Services provider for the next phases of the Council’s flagship urban regeneration project at Trinity Wharf in Wexford Town with works to start on site in 2024. The transformational project is being funded underContinue reading “Progress for €120m Trinity Wharf project”
Wexford Council delegation to visit China
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Last September Wexford County Council hosted the Governor of Jiangxi Provisional People’s Government, Mr. Ye Jianchun, who is one of the most senior government representatives of China and the Governor has now extended an invitation to the Cathaoirleach, Cllr John Fleming to lead a Wexford delegation toContinue reading “Wexford Council delegation to visit China”
