By Dan Walsh The historic Mechanics Institute on Wexford’s Main Street will become a community space managed by Wexford County Council’s Community Department. Over the past two years, the Special Projects team of Wexford County Council has conducted protection work on the historic structure to prevent additional deterioration. An internal refurbishment project is currentlyContinue reading “New Wexford centre for entertainment groups”
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€1m funding for two Rosslare villages
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council will get €1 million to fund the Rosslare Sustainable Tourism Experience, connecting Rosslare Harbour and Rosslare Strand with a new civic plaza and public works in both villages. The good news was announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, last Friday. Cllr.Continue reading “€1m funding for two Rosslare villages”
Enniscorthy to get CCTV instead of a Cable Car!
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is undertaking a public consultation on the proposed installation of CCTV cameras and is moving forward with implementation at six locations throughout the county, including Turret Rocks, situated along the River Slaney in Enniscorthy. This initiative aims to deter littering and illegal dumping. Wexford County Council claim that CCTVContinue reading “Enniscorthy to get CCTV instead of a Cable Car!”
Old landfill sites to become public spaces
By Dan Walsh County Wexford’s four historic landfill sites are due to be transformed into public areas in the coming years. These sites include Carcur near Wexford Town, Lucas Park near Enniscorthy, Ballykeerougue near Campile in the New Ross Municipal District and Gorteen near Inch in the Gorey Municipal District. The Creative Ireland programme atContinue reading “Old landfill sites to become public spaces”
Enhancing community safety countywide
By Dan Walsh The Wexford Local Community Safety partnership was officially launched with its first meeting at the Council Chamber in Wexford on Tuesday. The partnership will expand joint policing committees to include wider community, voluntary, and statutory involvement, all working to improve safety across the county. Wexford County Council will oversee the partnership andContinue reading “Enhancing community safety countywide”
Wexford convent becomes student housing
By Dan Walsh at Adoration Convent, Wexford Wexford County Council and Georgia Southern University of Savannah are celebrating commencement of extensive refurbishment of the historic Adoration Convent on Bride Street, Wexford, which is being converted into modern student accommodation. The €6.5 million project, delivered in partnership between Wexford County Council and Georgia Southern University, willContinue reading “Wexford convent becomes student housing”
New games area and playground opens in Maudlintown
By Dan Walsh Healthy Wexford and Wexford County Council, supported by the Healthy Ireland Fund, have added a new games area and playground markings in Maudlintown, Wexford town, to make the green space more playful for everyone. Replacing an obsolete piece of playground equipment, the development, which was led by the Insurance Risk Management teamContinue reading “New games area and playground opens in Maudlintown”
Party whip policy results in Wexford being unable to back a candidate
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Council Chamber Wexford County Council has voted 18-14 NOT to nominate a Presidential candidate at today’s (Friday) special meeting held in the Council Chamber at Carricklawn, Wexford. Clearly the party whips were applied to the Government partners, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, however, Cathaoirleach Cllr Joe Sullivan, who chaired theContinue reading “Party whip policy results in Wexford being unable to back a candidate”
Champion Schools of Sanctuary Status
By Dan Walsh Six new Champion Schools of Sanctuary from Counties Wexford and Wicklow received awards and presented their work in The Street, Wexford County Council Buildings today (Friday). Schools awarded were as follows; Bridgetown College, Wexford Coláiste Bride, Enniscorthy St Mary’s Secondary School, New Ross St Mary’s College, Arklow New Ross Educate Together National SchoolContinue reading “Champion Schools of Sanctuary Status”
Enniscorthy needs Drug Addiction unit
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Enniscorthy Municipal District Council is inviting Minister Jennifer Murnane O’Connor to come to town with a view to engaging with the HSE and Cornmarket Project to set up a Rehabilitation Centre for Drug Addition using the model of Sr. Consilio’s Cuan Mhuire in Athy. The successfulContinue reading “Enniscorthy needs Drug Addiction unit”
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