Publication
Freshwater pearl continues to delay flood relief scheme
During a joint committee meeting on Climate, Environment, and Energy in the Oireachtas, it became clear that the freshwater pearl in the River Slaney is still preventing progress on the long-awaited Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme. The Enniscorthy...
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Rocking it out during festival
Not even the wet weather over the weekend could dampen spirits as huge crowds converged on Enniscorthy for the Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival. The Enniscor t hy Rocki n’ Food and Fruit Festival is a major annual celebration in Enniscorthy that...
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Council to look for €20m to transform the town
Asenior official in Wexford County Council (WCC) has moved to allay fears that Templeshannon will be overlooked when works begin to regenerate Enniscorthy’s town centre. At the March meeting of the Enniscorthy Municipal District (EMD) it was revealed...
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Rescue crew snub reception over garda complaint
Avoluntary rescue crew from Enniscorthy that evacuated families from their flooded homes during Storm Chandra chose not to attend a civic reception from Wexford County Council, stating they cannot accept the honour while a controversial complaint to...
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Restaurant forced to close amid hygiene concerns
A local restaurant and shop has been closed for a number of weeks after being issued with a closure order due to hygiene and safety concerns. Meet Brazil, located on Castle Hill, Enniscorthy, is a Brazilian restaurant and shop offering authentic...
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€3 million is secured to build a new fire station
€3 million in funding has been allocated for the planned new fire station in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford as part of the State’s largest ever investment in fire and emergency services. With approximately €2.4 million of additional funding approvals to...
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Shock and anger as gym shuts suddenly
There was shock and confusion among locals and staff in Wexford when a well-established gym in Enniscorthyannounced itwas closing its doorswith immediate effect. Lifestyle Fitness, located on the Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy has been serving the...
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Developer must seek planning for IPAS centre
An appeal to have a former convent in Enniscorthy turned into an IPAS centre has hit a road block following a decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála . The submission, lodged by Ian Skeffington on behalf of his company Flodale Group Ltd back in January...
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Arsonist caused over €100,000 of damage
A dog called Freddie was essential in the detection of an arsonist who lit three fires in Bree. The Circuit Court was told that Robert Windsor (34) caused tens of thousands of euro worth of damage. The farm worker from Willton, Bree admitted setting...
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Tesco rubbish rumours of opening up in town
Tesco head office has weighed in on the rumours running rife in Enniscorthy that the town is finally set to receive their own store of the chain supermarket. The town has a bit of history with Tesco, since the chain’s interest in setting up a store in...
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No notice given that streaming service was replaced
A Wexford man who spent nine years providing a free mass livestream as a ‘gift’ to his late grandfather has been left blindsided after being replaced by a professional firm without notice. John Moynihan has been operating the Ferns Church Live...
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Dressed to impress
● Chenn Quigley, Katie Cullen, Roisin Kehoe, Jane Kennedy and Rhianna Morrissey at the Rathnure GAA Club’s dinner dance in the Ferrycarrig Hotel.
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Castle Quarter plan will rejuvenate town centre – but at a price
Plans to create a new ‘Castle Quarter’ in the heart of Enniscorthy have been submitted by Wexford County Council (WCC) as it continues works to regenerate and rejuvenate the centre of the town. At a special meeting held in the Presentation Centre...
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Pettitt’s to undergo €4 million revamp
Pettitt’s SuperValu Enniscorthy is set to undergo a major €4 million transformation of the store, the most significant redevelopment since its first opened its doors to the community in 1978. This investment marks an exciting new chapter for the store...
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Taoiseach vows to prioritise ‘human life’ and speed up legislation after Enniscorthy floods
● An Taoiseach Michéal Martin during a press briefing in Enniscorthy on Monday.
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Enough is enough
Businesses and residents in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford are continuing the count the costs of Tuesday’s catastrophic flooding which saw the River Slaney burst its banks and wreak havoc throughout the town. Despite being forewarned on Monday that flooding...
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Planning sought for advance factory
Planning permission is being sought from Wexford County Council to build a two storey advanced technology building at Enniscorthy Technology Park. In March 2023, IDA Ireland and Wexford County Council confirmed they were partnering to develop the...
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