By Dan Walsh Important day for Rosslare Strand where the sod was turned this morning on Phase One of a €4 million investment in a 23 social housing project. The small socially distance sod turning ceremony was jointly performed by two local public representatives Cllr Ger Carthy, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council and Cllr FrankContinue reading “23 housing units for Rosslare Strand”
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Sod turning on Greenway at New Ross
By Dan Walsh The first sod on the South East Greenway was turned today with Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council Cllr Ger Carthy, Cllr Andrew McGuinness, the Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council and other local representatives, marking a significant milestone for the project. Meanwhile, plans for another greenway from Rosslare to Waterford are in jeopardyContinue reading “Sod turning on Greenway at New Ross”
Traffic concerns at Ballymoney
By Dan Walsh Concerns about road safety in Ballymoney have been raised on social media in a statement issued by Ballymoney Kildermot Development Group following a recent good spell of weather that has seen an increase in families with young children out and about enjoying a walk. “We saw a big increase in traffic especiallyContinue reading “Traffic concerns at Ballymoney”
Rewilding Wexford is launched
By Dan Walsh Coinciding with National Biodiversity Week, the Leas-Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Garry Laffan, this morning announced the launch of Rewilding Wexford, a programme of activities to combat climate change and the Rewilding Wexford project will contribute to this vital work. Cllr Laffan told WexfordLocal.com; “It gives me great hope today toContinue reading “Rewilding Wexford is launched”
Growing public support for Courtown Woods
By Dan Walsh at Courtown Woods The pungent aroma of wild garlic was palpable, green foliage fought off the effects of torrential showers acting as natures protector, and nothing could prevent the exuberance of well-being or dampen the unequivocal and overwhelming support for 40 acres of protected woodlands, known locally as Courtown Woods, to beContinue reading “Growing public support for Courtown Woods”
National Biodiversity Action Week
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has lots to announce for National Biodiversity Action Week 2021, which takes place from May 15th-23rd and will make lots of exiting announcements reflecting support for biodiversity activities within County Wexford. The Council is committed to fostering a culture which promotes biodiversity, from actions at Municipal District level inContinue reading “National Biodiversity Action Week”
New Ross CCTV keeping an eye out!
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is to update and modernise the New Ross Community CCTV system at a cost more than €100,000 with support funding up to €40,000 available from the Department of Justice. The decision was favoured by members at Monday’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held with Microsoft Teams in lineContinue reading “New Ross CCTV keeping an eye out!”
Council war of words over Courtown Woods
By Dan Walsh There was an endless amount of drama at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held with Microsoft Teams under Covid-19 guidelines and protocols and total confusion reigned as the members discussed the immense public interest in saving Courtown Woods as a public amenity and keeping it out of private ownership. CllrContinue reading “Council war of words over Courtown Woods”
Paving the way for 1,000 Enniscorthy jobs!
By Dan Walsh After months of inactivity due to Covid-19 lockdown the workers and machinery have resumed progress at Enniscorthy’s Business and Technology Park and a brief ceremony took place at the Killagoley site today to mark the turning of the sod for the first building on the site. Limited in numbers attending and heldContinue reading “Paving the way for 1,000 Enniscorthy jobs!”
Save Courtown Woods “a matter of urgency”
By Dan Walsh Concerns over the potential sale of Courtown Woods and the initiation of a local petition on social media calling on Wexford County Council and local public representatives to intervene is gaining public support after alarm bells were set off by Courtown Community Council last week. Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, who has beenContinue reading “Save Courtown Woods “a matter of urgency””
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