By Dan Walsh The most recent arrival figures indicate 55,800 BOTP’s (Beneficiary of Temporary Protection Order) have arrived in Ireland as of October 27th, with the latest data indicating 1,997 individuals in Wexford. Nationally women aged 20 or over account for 46% of arrivals to date, with individuals from 0-19 (both male and female) compriseContinue reading “1,997 Ukraine people in Wexford”
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Call for redress scheme to include Wexford!
By Dan Walsh at meeting of Wexford County Council Gorey public representative Cllr Joe Sullivan has been campaigning for support for homeowners affected by defective building materials and has brought the matter to several meetings, however, at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council he had the full backing of the members that may assistContinue reading “Call for redress scheme to include Wexford!”
Dr. Billy Colfer honoured at Wexford Arts Centre
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre Wexford Arts Centre today launched an exhibition celebrating the life and work of Dr. Billy Colfer. Curated by Karla Sánchez O’Connell and Rosemary Hartigan; the exhibition will run from November 15th to December 23th in the new Billy Colfer Gallery. This exhibition aims to celebrate Dr. Colfer’s life and workContinue reading “Dr. Billy Colfer honoured at Wexford Arts Centre”
New Wexford Arts Centre is officially opened
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre Minister Peter Burke, T.D., Minister of State at Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage performed the official opening of the new extension to Wexford Arts Centre in the presence of the Mayor of Wexford, Cllr Maura Bell, this afternoon. It was a celebratory occasion with contributions byContinue reading “New Wexford Arts Centre is officially opened”
25,000 affected by Wexford ‘Boil Water’ notice
By Dan Walsh A Boil Water Notice to protect public health has been issued for all customers supplied by the Wexford Town Public Water Supply with immediate effect.Following consultation with the HSE, Irish Water and Wexford County Council this notice is being issued to protect the health of approximately 25,000 customers following the detection ofContinue reading “25,000 affected by Wexford ‘Boil Water’ notice”
Low cost repairs to Enniscorthy footbridge
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Promenade Walk has reopened after it was damaged a few weeks ago, however, there was some misinformation in the public arena regarding the cost of the repairs. “Wexford County Council has confirmed that the cost of these interim works came to €2,000 and not €80,000 as stated elsewhere.” Cathaoirleach of EnniscorthyContinue reading “Low cost repairs to Enniscorthy footbridge”
Wexford Property Tax up by 15%
By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford A motion seeking approval for the adoption of a 15% local adjustment factor to be applied to the Local Property Tax (LPT) in County Wexford for two years, 2023 and 2024, came before today’s meeting of Wexford County Council and was carried by 20 votes to 14. CllrContinue reading “Wexford Property Tax up by 15%”
Adventure tourism at Bannow Bay
By Dan Walsh Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, said she is “a huge believer in promoting adventure tourism – because we have so many wonderful lakes and rivers and waterways that have so much to offer”, when in Wexford yesterday (Thursday) at Little Sea for the turning of the sod ofContinue reading “Adventure tourism at Bannow Bay”
Wexford in the mood for the Fleadh!
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Wexford’s determined bid to host Fleadh Cheol na h-Éireann in the town soon was endorsed by members at Monday’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council. Cathaoirleach Cllr George Lawlor feels the outcome of the bid for the Fleadh should be known in the first quarter of 2023.Continue reading “Wexford in the mood for the Fleadh!”
Launch of Sustainable Development Week
By Dan Walsh European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW) was officially launched by An Cathaoirleach, Wexford County Council, Cllr George Lawlor and Cllr Mary Farrell, Chair of the Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment Strategic Policy Committee at County Hall, Wexford. Cllr George Lawlor, Cathaoirleach, said; “I am delighted to officially launch Sustainable Development Week and forContinue reading “Launch of Sustainable Development Week”
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