By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has recently adopted the Enniscorthy Town Centre First Plan, which is described as “a roadmap for the sustainable regeneration of Enniscorthy’s town centre” and it should make considerable progress this coming week when it will be made available for public scrutiny. A Public Presentation Event for the Enniscorthy TownContinue reading “Public view of Enniscorthy Town Plan”
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South East Greenway opens at New Ross
By Dan Walsh at New Ross Phase One of the €8 million South East Greenway linking New Ross with Glenmore and Waterford city was officially opened today (Tuesday) by Jack Chambers T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Transport and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications at a sun drenched ceremony held inContinue reading “South East Greenway opens at New Ross”
Council tributes to Annette O’Neill
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Tributes have been paid to Annette O’Neill, Head of Finance and ICT at Wexford County Council, who has taken a well-earned retirement after 43 years’ service, at the July meeting of Wexford County Council at County Hall. The tributes were led by Eamonn Hore, Deputy Chief Executive,Continue reading “Council tributes to Annette O’Neill”
Helping businesses with water conservation
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Wexford County Council, has announced the delivery of a free online Water Conservation Clinic to Wexford businesses on Thursday, July 27th. With water being such a precious resource, this initiative aims to equip businesses with the necessary tools and knowledge to become more efficient, sustainable, and environmentallyContinue reading “Helping businesses with water conservation”
Call for Uisce Éireann be abolished
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting “Uisce Éireann should be abolished. It is not working, and it is not going to work,” strong words from Cllr Lisa McDonald addressing yesterday’s (Monday) July meeting of Wexford County Council held in the Council Chamber at Carricklawn. Cllr McDonald received good support from her fellowContinue reading “Call for Uisce Éireann be abolished”
Grant to replace lead pipes in homes
By Dan Walsh The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien has launched a campaign to create awareness of the improved grant available to remove lead pipes from homes. The Domestic Lead Remediation Grant Scheme provides funding for 100% of the approved cost of works to replace lead pipes, up to €5,000. TheContinue reading “Grant to replace lead pipes in homes”
Cllr Fleming honoured by the Council
By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford Cllr John Fleming was elected Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council at the annual meeting held in County Hall, Carricklawn, today (Monday) where the chains of office were handed over by the outgoing Cathaoirleach, Cllr George Lawlor. The new Leas-Cathaoirleach is Cllr Ger Carthy from Rosslare District. Cllr Fleming’sContinue reading “Cllr Fleming honoured by the Council”
‘Keep Wexford Beautiful’ launch
By Dan Walsh Entries are invited for the 2023 Keep Wexford Beautiful Competition following the launch by Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr George Lawlor. Cllr Lawlor said; “This competition encourages people to think and act locally on a range of environmental issues such as waste prevention, accessibility, biodiversity and heritage preservation. It encourages everyoneContinue reading “‘Keep Wexford Beautiful’ launch”
Forecourt fire at Castlebridge
By Dan Walsh Emergency services rushed to Castlebridge on Wednesday afternoon when a fire broke out on the forecourt at Flanagan’s Service Station in the village. The call went out as rush hour was building just before 5pm and 14 minutes later at 5.08pm the fire service arrived on the scene. The incident involved aContinue reading “Forecourt fire at Castlebridge”
€1.5m for welcoming Wexford communities
By Dan Walsh The Department of Rural and Community Development is providing €50 million to support communities across the country “that have welcomed people from Ukraine and other countries” and Wexford County Council has been allocated €1,509,870 from the fund. The funding is specifically targeted at those villages and towns in the county where theContinue reading “€1.5m for welcoming Wexford communities”
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