By Dan Walsh The official sod turning at the €12.8 million Wastewater Treatment Plant at Arthurstown serving the communities of Duncannon, Arthurstown and Ballyhack took place last Friday morning. The plant will provide wastewater treatment for the first time for the equivalent of almost 1,875 people and the works will ensure the communities have theContinue reading “Sod turns on €12.8m plant at Arthurstown”
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Draft County Development Plan goes forward
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has decided not to take advantage of an optional Ministerial Act to delay the draft County Development Plan by one year and instead to press forward with the Plan. This decision was made at last Monday’s monthly meeting of the Council held with Microsoft Teams in line with Covid-19Continue reading “Draft County Development Plan goes forward”
Council approves 10% increase in Local Property Tax
By Dan Walsh An overwhelming majority of members voted in favour of an increase of 10% in the Local Property Tax 2022 thus retaining the local variation at the same level when the Local Property Tax Variation report came up for discussion at today’s July meeting of Wexford County Council held with Microsoft Teams inContinue reading “Council approves 10% increase in Local Property Tax”
Barry Lacey is first Historian-in-Residence
By Dan Walsh Barry Lacey from Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, has been appointed by Wexford County Council as the first Historian-in-Residence with Wexford Library and Archive Service and is charged with the promotion and awareness of the Decade of Centenaries and the collections of Wexford County Library and Archive. Mr Lacey aims to bring 1921 to life forContinue reading “Barry Lacey is first Historian-in-Residence”
Government support for Murrintown
Murrintown Community Centre/Youth Club have received Government funding to deliver outdoor activities in partnership with Wexford County Council, during National Play Day, local Cllr Lisa McDonald has confirmed to WexfordLocal.com. Cllr McDonald commented; “National Play Day is an important period to invest in outdoor playgrounds and youth clubs to ensure children have outlets in theirContinue reading “Government support for Murrintown”
Conservation plan for Fethard Castle
By Dan Walsh Great excitement in Fethard after Wexford County Council have secured funding under the Community Monuments Fund of €70,000 for Fethard Castle. The core objective of the Community Monuments Fund is to support the conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of local monuments and historic sites. Chairman of Fethard Community Development Association, Richard FinnContinue reading “Conservation plan for Fethard Castle”
Cllr Barbara-Anne is “First Citizen of Co. Wexford”
By Dan Walsh “It is an honour and a privilege for me to be elected Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council and what is truly remarkable I’m only the third woman to achieve this honour in 120 years,”; the opening words of Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy in her acceptance speech following her election as Cathaoirleach at today’sContinue reading “Cllr Barbara-Anne is “First Citizen of Co. Wexford””
BAM Ireland Project wins international award
By Dan Walsh The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge, the longest bridge in Ireland, has been awarded the 2021 International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) Outstanding Structure Award. Part of the country’s strategic N25 New Ross Bypass PPP, the win marks the first time an Irish project has secured the prestigious global award forContinue reading “BAM Ireland Project wins international award”
New Rosslare Municipal District Offices open
By Dan Walsh The Administrative Offices of Rosslare Municipal District have been officially opened by District Cathaoirleach, Cllr Frank Staples, alongside the Chief Executive of Wexford County Council, Mr Tom Enright and other members and staff of the Rosslare Municipal District in a small, socially distanced ceremony. Cathaoirleach Cllr Frank Staples said; “I am proudContinue reading “New Rosslare Municipal District Offices open”
New facilities announced for Rosslare Harbour
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council have purchased three acres of prime development land in Rosslare Harbour which incorporates a site for a much needed and long-awaited purpose-built community facility, playground, car parking and associated works. The news was announced today by Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy. “This will deliver, through theContinue reading “New facilities announced for Rosslare Harbour”
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