By Dan Walsh at Special Meeting of Wexford County Council A proposal to convert the old Great Southern Hotel building at St. Martin’s Road, Rosslare Harbour into accommodation for persons seeking international protection (an IPAS Centre) and to consider if it is classed as “an exempted development” came before a Special Meeting of Wexford CountyContinue reading “Rosslare Harbour IPAS proposal goes before An Bord Pleanala”
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New visitor plan at Hook Lighthouse
By Dan Walsh The Hook Lighthouse Development Project received good news when Wexford County Council announced the appointment of Tandem Design to create an Interpretive Design and Experience Plan for the expansion of visitor experiences at the Hook Lighthouse. The project is being developed in association with Fáilte Ireland, Irish Lights and Hook Heritage CLGContinue reading “New visitor plan at Hook Lighthouse”
Enniscorthy sewer network upgrade
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, has announced the completion of significant upgrades to the sewer network in Enniscorthy. The upgrades involved the construction of over 110 metres of new sewers on Mary Street and at the Promenade Pumping Station, along with the decommissioning of the existing outfall pipeContinue reading “Enniscorthy sewer network upgrade”
Proposed Direct Provision Centre at Rosslare Harbour
In a media statement issued today to WexfordLocal.com Wexford County Council wishes to provide clarification and an update in relation to the proposal to develop a Direct Provision Centre at the former Great Southern Hotel on St. Martin’s Road in Rosslare Harbour. The Council carried out inspections of the work being carried out at theContinue reading “Proposed Direct Provision Centre at Rosslare Harbour”
Public information launch for the Fleadh
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Buildings Fleadh Cheoil 2024 hit the headlines last night (Monday) with a very well attended public information event in ‘the Street’ at Wexford County Council buildings, Carricklawn, Wexford, The purpose was to provide information and outlined the huge planning and logistics necessary to bring the event to aContinue reading “Public information launch for the Fleadh”
Plans for new venue at Oyster Lane
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting Wexford County Council members have approved Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) to develop public realm space in Wexford town at Crescent Quay between Harpers Lane and Oyster Lane and to construct a temporary multi-function venue. Approval was given at lastContinue reading “Plans for new venue at Oyster Lane”
Blackwater tops in community awards
By Dan Walsh Over 250 children, community groups, volunteers, resident groups and individuals attended the Wexford County Council Annual Environment Awards at the Ferrycarrig Hotel for an occasion of tremendous celebration of the environment and voluntary effort. Elected members from all districts were available to present awards to 11 schools, 63 community groups and twoContinue reading “Blackwater tops in community awards”
Wilton Bridge reopens for traffic
By Dan Walsh The character and stonework at Wilton Bridge, linking the parishes of Bree and Davidstown over the River Boro, has been retained and flood damage repaired by Wexford County Council and the road and bridge re-opened for traffic this morning. Wilton Bridge was wrecked and has been closed to traffic since the ChristmasContinue reading “Wilton Bridge reopens for traffic”
€250m Master Plan on Wexford site
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting A €250 million Master Plan for the SETU Campus, schools, housing, large scale sports and community facilities at Killeens and Clonard on the outskirts of Wexford town was presented to members by Chief Executive Tom Enright at yesterday’s (Monday) monthly meeting of Wexford County Council. TheContinue reading “€250m Master Plan on Wexford site”
First calendar goes to Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting The Community Team at Wexford County Council launched its first Community Calendar for 2024 at Wexford County Council HQ today (Monday) and the first calendar was presented to Cathaoirleach Cllr John Fleming. Cllr Fleming said; “Whether you are interested in arts and culture, sports and recreation, educationContinue reading “First calendar goes to Cathaoirleach”
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