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Fireworks ticket fiasco sparks protest fears Councillors in Wexford have denounced the handling of the decision to make the Wexford Festival Opera Fireworks Display an all ticket affair as a fiasco and they have urged those who have threated to force their way onto the quayfront to stay away from the re-arranged event on the closing night of the festival. Controversy has raged since it was announced that people would require tickets to take their place on the quayfront for the fireworks display with councillors coming in for scathing social media criticism, much of it of a vile personal nature. And some members of the public have warned that they will uphold the right to free attendance at the fifty year plus tradition by forcing their way onto the quayfront on the night of the fireworks. The initial threats were made when the fireworks were due to take place on the opening
night of the festival but the entire event was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Now it to be held on Sunday November 5th at 8pm to mark the closing of the event. At a meeting of the Wexford Municipal Council this week members were seething over the fact that they were left in the dark about the problems surrounding the festival opening and the fact they received the criticism despite the reality that they were not at fault for what was described by many as a fiasco. Wexford Festival Opera, who are the organisers of the opening ceremony, were totally to blame for the problems because they failed to apply for any licence to hold the event. With no licence in place the entire fireworks display would have been cancelled unless some way was found to control numbers at 5,000.
So it was either a ticket affair or no fireworks, the Wexford District Director Tony Larkin told councillors at their October meeting. He also revealed that the Council had a very good working relationship with the Festival Opera and recognised the massive contribution the festival made to the local economy. It appears that the desire to preserve this relationship meant that council officials were reluctant to hang festival bosses out to dry on the matter. The result was that councillors got the blame and they vented their anger over the issue this week. Councillors Anthony Kelly and Davy Hynes led the charge. Kelly said the organisers had ‘created a fiasco’ over the tickets and Hynes slammed the fact that councillors were never consulted on the matter and he described it was a ‘slap in the face’ for public representatives.
Cllr. Frank Staples said councillors should have been informed of the situation. ‘As councillors were are expected to know what is going on’, he declared. Cllr. Ger Carthy revealed that there had been problems meeting all the licencing conditions in previous years and on one occasion everything had not been sorted out until the 11th hour. Cllr. Lisa McDonald described the whole affair as a PR disaster but she appealed to everyone to allow children enjoy the event on closing night and stay away rather than cause difficulties. Mayor Jim Moore issued a similar plea calling for no nastiness so that people could enjoy the family occasion that is the fireworks. Director of Services Tony Larkin said he believed the ticketing would be a once off solution and would not be repeated in 2018.
Main Street work may start before Christmas After years of complaints action is to be taken to deal with the problem of Wexford Main Street’s slippery surface. There have been complaints for years about people suffering injuries on the street but there has never been an acceptance that there is any problem with the surface. Now, however, work to tackle the issue may begin before Christmas. District Director Tony Larkin told the October meeting of the Municipal
District Council that retexturing of the surface and the replacement of some of the gullies, particularly in North Main Street is planned. The plan has not yet been finalised but it could start very soon and is likely to take place before Christmas. Council officials are anxious to avoid any disruption of the retail trade and plan to undertake the work either in the evening or with a 5.30am start each morning.
Tony still a crowd-puller It may be many years since he was a big star of Wexford hurling but Tony Doran demonstrated this week that he is still a crowd puller when a big
Above:Tony shares a joke with Ali Pendergast,The Ballagh. Right: Tony with young supporter Ruth Fenlon
attendance showed up in the Riverside park Hotel in Enniscorthy on Monday night for the launch of his autobiography 'A Land of Men and Giants
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Frank steals a march
No Property Tax cash for communities Councillors who voted for a 10% increase in Local property Tax last month will have been like turkeys voting for Christmas if some of the money raised from the increase does not find its way into making improvements for local communities, it has been claimed. Last year a 5% increase in the property tax had delivered €50,000 for local improvement works to each of the county’s electoral districts and Cllr. Ger Carthy, who was one of the councillors backing the property
tax increase this year, said the 10% should have delivered double that to each district. However, the draft budgetary plans presented to councillors this week contained no increase in the allocation. Cllr. Carthy said this was unacceptable and it was his understanding when he supported the tax increase that they money available to local communities would be increased. However, both the Head of Finance, Annette O’ Neill and District Director Tony Larkin
disagreed. They insisted that the additional money raised was earmarked for major economic development initiatives and that had been outlined at the budget meeting. However, Cllr Carthy insisted his understanding from the Chief Executive was that more money would be provided for community projects. Cllr. Lisa McDonald said the Chief Executive had hinted in that direction when he replied to Cllr. Carthy at a full Council
Quayfront repairs
Ring-road traffic worsens
Work on repairing some of the wooden surface on the north end of the Wexford Quayfront is to begin shortly and ir may be completed before Christmas. The Co. Council’s District Director, Tony Larkin, told councillors that the plan was to carry out repairs to the North Quay. The move follows a succession of complaints from councillors and members of the public over the condition of the timber surface which is lifting and uneven in several locations.
Traffic problems around the junctions on Wexford’s ring-road are worsening with tail backs now stretching from one roundabout to the next during peak traffic periods. The most acute problem is at the Whitford Roundabout on the Duncannon Line and Cllr. Ger Carthy suggested that the possibility of putting additional lanes on the approaches to that roundabout be examined. Cllr. Lisa McDonald said
the problem would get worse when the Loreto Secondary School re-located to Kileens. District Engineer, Sean Kavanagh, said the Whitford Roundabout was the smallest on the ring-road and presented significant problems. He accepted there was a capacity issue at the roundabout but because of its size additional lanes could not be introduced. Resurfacing works are to be carried out at the location next year.
meeting but had not been explicit. But Cllr. George Lawlor said it was his understanding when he voted for the tax increase that the money would go towards major economic initiatives. The matter is now expected to be raised when councillors meet at the end of November to pass the full Council budget for next year.
Road to new school Road to new school A new road at Killeens constructed as part of the new Loreto Secondary School is to be taken over by the Co. Council paving the way for the school to open within months/ Councillors voted to take over the road at their October meeting.
Cllr. Frank Staples was quick off the mark at a meeting of the Wexford Borough District Council this week to steal the glory from some of his colleagues by leading the congratulations to St. Martin’s on winning the Senior Hurling title. He predicted that the strength of
the team indicated they were ‘here to stay’. Other South Wexford councillors joined in the congratulations to St. Martin’s including Lisa McDonald whose family have been associated with the club for several generations.
George praises Davy There was a rare moment of praise from Cllr. George Lawlor for his former Labour party colleague, Davy Hynes, this week. Since Davy left Labour prior to the last local elections the two have not seen eye-to-eye but this week George praised Davy’s work as part of the Tidy Towns
committee. He was more involved in the Tidy Towns effort than any other councillor, Cllr. Lawlor told the meeting. Mayor Jim Moore led the congratulations to all those involved in the Tidy Town on achieving another very good result for Wexford.
Courthouse to open in January The new Wexford Courthouse will be occupied by the Courts Service by the end January at the latest and the Co. Council are to advance plans for the provision of a car park on the old Christmas Tree site
to facilitate people attending sittings. Only part of the site is to be used for parking with social houses to be built on the remainder. However, the car park is to be developed first. But it could take at
least four months to complete the car park project. Councillors are concerned about potential parking problems in the general area when the new Courthouse opens
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Theresa’s life in a cake as she celebrates her 80th
They danced and sang to their hearts content in Bellefield GAA Complex last Saturday night when family friends and neighbours gathered to celebrate the 80th birthday of local woman Theresa O’Connor. And as she danced around the floor it would have been difficult to pick out the birthday girl as her sprightly moves and fresh faced appearance disguised her
years. Theresa was in great form enjoying the presence of her family and friends. One of her grandchildren, Nathan, was an absentee but he had a very good excuse for not showing up for his gran’s big night. He was playing for the Leinster Under 18 soccer side in Donegal. The party was a great celebration of
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Theresa’s life and a rather unique cake helped everyone remember some of her many milestones. It was created in the form of a ‘This is Your Life’ book and was a great talking point on the night. The party went on ‘till the early hours with Theresa enjoying a night to remember. Pictured Above: Theresa O Connor pictured with members of her family
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Gorey Round-Up
Plan to deal with Gorey junction
Council asked for €10,000 to fund ‘high quality’ Book of Gorey A high quality ‘Book of Gorey’ to celebrate four hundred years of the town in 2019 is to be published by the North Wexford Historical Society in conjunction with other Historical Groups in North Wexford. The project is expected to cost up to €40,000 and the group behind the book want the Co. Council to contribute €10,000 to the cost. An outline of the proposal was given by Peter O'Connor to members of the Gorey Municipal District Council at their October meeting when he
came calling for cash. He told councillors the book would be a very high quality publication and a fitting commemoration of four hundred years of the town. It is proposed to cover all aspects of life, including economic, social and cultural in Gorey and North Wexford over the four hundred years. The content will stretch from the very foundation of Gorey as a Market Town to the dramatic changes witnessed during its rapid expansion during the Celtic Tiger years.
The current estimate is that the book could cost anything from twenty thousand to forty thousand euro to produce with the society itself putting up five thousand and the council being asked for ten thousand. There was warm support for the book from members of the District Council with Cllr. Malcolm Byrne saying it was an excellent idea. But he suggested that the group also look at an online project alongside the book. There was support too from Cllr. Fionntan O’Suilleabhain
who said the book would cover every aspect of Gorey life. He said it was a huge undertaking and represented a very small cost for a huge benefit. Cllr. John Hegarty was supportive too and agreed that the publication needed to be a high quality one. The councillors did not make any immediate decision on funding but the group behind the book hope to start work on it next January with a view to having it published twelve months later.
Public reminded ‘The Council’ delivered in wake of hurricane The public have been reminded that ‘the Council’ which is so often the subject of public criticism was the organisation responsible for keeping Wexford safe and on the move during the Hurricane storms. In North Wexford, where one hundred and four trees fell across roads, councillors praised the work of all Council staff who had turned out rapidly to deal with the prob-
lems which the storm left in its wake. And local engineer, Neville Shaw, revealed that the outdoor staff had the assistance of local farmers in many instances as they battled to clear fallen trees from roads. The Gorey District Chairman, Joe Sullivan, led the tributes to the staff who, he said, did an excellent job, in cleaning up in the wake of the storm.
The Co. Council Chairman, John Hegarty said he wanted people to understand that it was ‘The Council’ which people so often criticised which was responsible for all the good work and he lauded the efforts of the staff. While there was general praise for the clean-up effort Cllr. Mary Farrell expressed concern about water cut offs which hit some areas as a result of power cuts. She said
generators should be purchased to run the reservoirs during periods of power cuts. However, Cllr. Pip Breen pointed out that three phase electricity would be required for these plants and the cost would be prohibitive. Chairman Joe Sullivan pointed out that people with their own private wells also had their water supply interrupted when the power failed.
Annette steps out as Eddie steps in A new District Manager is on his way to Gorey to replace Annette O’Neill, who carried on the role in addition to her job as Head of Finance, since the new Municipal District was created three and a half years ago. She will be replaced by Eddie Taaffe who was recently appointed a Director of Services by the Co. Council. Mr Taaffe previously worked with both Wexford Co. Council and
the old Wexford Borough Council but more recently has worked with South Dublin Co. Council. Tributes to the departing District Director were led by the Council Chairman Joe Sullivan who said she had worked very hard for the district and had endeared herself to the members and the wider North Wexford community. He singled out the progress made with the development of Gorey Town Park, the Market House and
the Christmas Lights switch-on as projects which she had helped advance. ‘She took Gorey to her heart and we are very sad to see her go’, Cllr. Sullivan added. Ms O’Neill said she had previously spent her time behind a desk and her time in Gorey had been both enriching and enlightening as she came face to face with many aspects of Council activities.
She paid warm tribute to the Council’s team in Gorey describing them as ‘great’ and she highlighted the great community based focus which they had and singled out District Manager Amanda Byrne for the role she played in the positive developments in the district. And she predicted that the District would be in good hands under the new District Director, Eddie Taaffe.
A comprehensive plan to deal with traffic dangers around the Monument in Gorey is to be brought forward shortly. The junction at the roundabout is extremely dangerous according to Cllr. Fionntan o’Suilleabhain who said parking in the area made matters worse.
Engineer Neville Shaw said the Council did have a plan for the junction but did not currently have the finance to implement it. He hinted that the proposal would include a one-way system around the monument. Cllr. O’Suilleabhain said the junction was a traffic black spot.
Time to plan ahead There has been a call for the Co. Council to prepare a strategic plan for the future of North Wexford and Gorey town. Cllr. Malcolm Byrne said it was time for the Council to have a look at where they are was going in terms of population changes, education requirements, facilities for young people and especially the requirements of older people as
the population aged. Cllr. Anthony Donohoe said that was exactly what the councillors had been engaged in over several meetings last year when they prepared and approved the development plan. But Cllr. Byrne insisted it would be a useful exercise to have a more detailed look at the future requirements of the area again.
Housing answers on the way Councillors from North Wexford will have a full opportunity to raise all the issues of concern over the housing shortage in their area when the Co. Council holds a full session to discuss the housing problem. District Director Annette O’Neill told councillors at the Gorey Municipal District October meeting that the entire housing department would be present at that meeting and all issues could be answered.
She made the comments after a wide range of housing concerns were again raised by members in relation to housing policy and delivery. Members continue to be concerned about what they see as the slow delivery of housing units and they fear that even what they believe are the inadequate targets set for the next three years will not be met at the current rate of progress.
Christmas lights made easy A new and less cumbersome method of putting the Christmas lights on the trees in Gorey town centre has been devised and will be implemented this year following successful trials carried out earlier this month.
The Christmas programme of events for the town is currently being put together and will be launched in early November. The Christmas lights will be switched on this year on Saturday November 25th.
The Three Little Pigs Toothpick House Challange at Gorey Library
Oisin, Manus, Ella, Rachel and Aoibhe making their Toothpick houses.
Gorey Library staff member Martina Halford explains to the children how the challange works
Alannah Kinsella and Lucy Doran
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Dan’s Diary... Storm damage at Ballyconnigar Cllr Oliver Walsh told last Monday's meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council about destruction to the car park at Ballyconnigar beach during a recent storm. "It will take a lot of work to get it back to the way it was," he said. Executive Engineer, Joanne
Kehoe, replied that the situation at Ballyconnigar has been inspected by Council staff and the plan is "to put it back to a useable condition." Relevant to the same district, Cllr Walsh referred to the footpath between Blackwater village and the GAA pitch. He was urging parents to park at the
GAA pitch and use the footpath to and from the school and create a safer environment. Ms Kehoe said there was a delay to the completion of a footpath at Oulart due to a landowner issue and she suggested completing the Blackwater footpath this year and the Oulart footpath next year.
Cash for villages welcomed Members were impressed that areas such as Bree, Ballindaggin, Kiltealy and Bunclody were rewarded in the 2017 Town and Renewal Scheme and Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan praised the
Council staff for assisting the groups. She was delighted that communities had benefited and the grants can do so much. Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy added similar sentiments.
Cllr Keith Doyle suggested looking at other areas and projects that are ready to go next year. Cllr Oliver Walsh said it was a great scheme that helped communities to grow.
Willie scores an own goal!!! Just as last Monday's meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council was coming to an end and the chairman was placing his notes into a folder and preparing to leave the
chamber, Cllr Willie Kavanagh interjected to "wish the Rapparees the best of luck" in next Sunday's county senior football final. Cllr John O'Rourke instantly corrected the Fianna
Fáil member "it's the Starlights", and Cllr Kavanagh realised his mistake. "It won't be hard to know what next week's headline will be," joked John Carley, Director of Services.
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Stretch limo halts Bunclody traffic Traffic delays through Bunclody was on councillors' minds at the monthly meeting and Cllr Willie Kavanagh had noticed that passing through the town was taking longer and he wondered if something could be done about it. Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy revealed a recent incident where a stretch limo broke down in Bunclody and caused
traffic chaos for three hours. Cllr Kavanagh indicated that he wasn't familiar with a stretch limo, but Cllr Murphy politely explained that it was like "a line of cars joined together", and apparently, it was disabled by a broken axle, and Bunclody came to a standstill as a result. Cllr Johnny Mythen raised concerns about speed ramps removed from the Duffry was
replaced by a level crossing and he felt that traffic was increasing speed in this part of Enniscorthy. Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan complimented the Council on road surfacing at Forrestalstown (Clonroche). "The locals are extremely excited and are now looking for more to be done to the Corner House (Rathnure)," she said.
Where do you get your Christmas tree? Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan had questions about the bylaws regards central town parking and the operation of casual trading in Bunclody and Enniscorthy and she was asking the Council to have a look at them. At last Monday's meeting, District Manager, Liz Hore, admitted that they were looking at the casual trading
situation and the selling of Christmas trees. Cllr John O'Rourke asked if a traditional hawking licence will be protected within the town. Cllr O'Rourke's question refers to the sale of indigenous Christmas trees and holly wreaths which has been a tradition in Enniscorthy for generations.
Liz Hore, District Manager, said that all options will be reviewed. Is there a clause in there to change the celebration of Christmas? Could another layer of tradition be eroded; an artificial fire-hazard imitation from a cut price store replacing the genuine article from local woodlands!
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News Enniscorthy track set for digital transformation Enniscorthy greyhound track is set to benefit from a digital transformation after the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) announced a five-year technology partnership with Gorey-based Innovate Business Technology. The IGB has signed a contract with Innovate for the delivery of cloud managed services which will bring greyhound racing much closer to its followers both on and off track. Innovate, a leading Irish cloud service and IT solutions provider, will provide an infrastructure that will enable IGB to expand the use of video services, seamlessly cope with peaks in betting demand, and also improve their on-premise customer experience. The service involves the migration of the IGB’s infrastructure from Amazon Web Services to Microsoft Azure, and optimises the company’s investment to allow for future growth and innovation. Innovate, who employ 40 people and are based at the M11 Business Hub in Gorey, will also deliver productivity solutions to IGB’s staff, allowing them to work more securely and efficiently using Microsoft Office 365 suite of products. Jim Hughes, Innovate CEO,
said that the experience that his team brings to customer digital transformation, combined with the support of partners such as Microsoft, proved a compelling proposition for the Irish Greyhound Board. “Innovate believes that technology has the power to transform organisations, and we look forward to working closely alongside the IGB team over the coming five years, to deliver an outstanding customer experience," said Jim. “At Innovate our team share an obsession with digital transformation, and are expert at solving complex business problems using the best technology." “The Irish Greyhound Board is continually looking to use technology to enhance the customer experience, both within our stadia and for clients remotely accessing our services,” said Joe Lewins, Director of Tote and Wagering. “Our partnership with Innovate will produce many obvious boosts to the racing consumer, such as enabling us to seamlessly integrate their tote betting, refreshments, food and drink onto a single payment point. “We also want to expand the use of video services to
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Wexford schools to benefit from cut in class sizes County Wexford schools are set to benefit from the lowest pupil teacher ratio ever, Minister Michael D’Arcy has said. Minister D’Arcy also said additional SNAs will ensure extra supports for local children who need them most. Minister D’Arcy said: “I am delighted to announce that children here in Wexford will benefit from the lowest pupil teacher ratio ever of 26:1, ensuring better opportunities and a fairer chance for all children in classrooms across our local community. “Fine Gael is also committed to ensuring that children with special educational needs are given the opportunity to reach their full potential. “The Government is investing over €1.7bn for special education needs in the coming year. This means that over 1,000 additional Special Needs Assistants can be recruited in time for September 2018, bringing the total number of SNAs to over 15,000. “This will ensure extra support for children who need it most here in Wexford, ensuring they have a fair chance and the best opportunities. “In 2018 we will also see 230 new teachers in special classes and special schools and 100 new Special Education teachers. “A further €5.5 million will be allocated to provide sup-
port for a range of new policy measures including the foreign languages strategy, STEM education policy, digital learning strategy and the Government’s Creative Ireland initiative. “Ensuring the wellbeing of students is a key priority of government. The equivalent of 100 additional guidance posts will be provided in September 2018. Some 10 new NEPS psychologists will also be hired in 2018.” Minister D’Arcy said families with older children will also welcome the funding announced for the third level sector. He said: “My colleague, Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe, also announced an additional €310 million has been allocated out to 2021 to address the infrastructure needs of the higher and further education sectors. “The new investment will also support the development of Technological Universities across the country. It is the Department of Education’s intention to have this Bill passed by Christmas. “I am delighted that we are responding to the increasing demographics and are providing an additional 2100 student places in higher education. The opportunity now exists for more students to avail of further education.”
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GER WALSH Deirdre could have been forgiven for thinking she was at her own wake When Deirdre Wadding announced that she was standing down from the Co. Council this month she could have been forgiven if she had thought that she had woken up at her own wake. The type of warm and generous tributes paid to her are usually reserved until someone has died so it was little wonder that the People Before Profit woman became emotion as she listened to the tributes from all sides of the chamber. Deirdre has probably been the most isolated of all councillors since the local elections in 2014 which is not surprising given that she comes from a
political background far to the left of what is represented by the vast majority of those in the Chamber. Her motions and statements regularly came under sustained attack from other councillors, particularly those representing the two main parties. But underneath the political disagreement there was a recognition that Deirdre was a well-meaning, passionate and very intelligent voice for the people she represented. Indeed her refusal to be intimidated by the fact that she faced certain defeat with many of the proposals she raised did
not stop her bringing them forward and that helped ensure that many issues which might not otherwise have been given a public airing were kept on the local political agenda. But the fact that the he workload at the coalface of social problems in the community was taking a toll on her mental health was a huge price to pay for providing that representation and in the end she decided to step away a decision which must have been difficult to take and which has to be admired. She will be replaced by Tony Walsh as a People Before
Profit councillor. However, it is fair to say that it would be impossible for Tony, or anyone else, to bring the type of profile to the issues which Deirdre championed. She was simply different and that difference played a significant role in ensuring that the issues she raised made it to a prominent place in local debate. Now that she is out of formal local representation I hope that she can find the contentment that has alluded her over the past few years and no doubt she will soon be banging her drum on protest marches once again.
Cannabis growing a profitable enterprise It seems that more and more people are turning to the cultivation of cannabis to make a quick buck. There was a feeling that the practice was confirmed to rural areas but the local Garda Boss John Roche has been shedding some light on the issue and it seems that it’s happening all over the place, in both town and country. A lot of it happens in the attic space of rented properties in urban areas, but it can also take place in garden sheds, outhouses etc.
The crop takes just twelve weeks to turnaround with the aid of heat lamps and it delivers tens of thousands of euro to the cultivator each time. There have been a number of detections of the practice by Gardaí but much more goes unnoticed and given the kind of money involved it seems that it is an activity that is set to increase. It is certainly a more profitable pastime than growing cabbage or tomatoes!
Staying on the trainGardaí go extra mile in the interest of minorities -----I don’t think so Wexford Gardaí have found a rather unique way of dealing with the problem of language difficulties they faced by the growing number of foreign national communities who have settled in the county. There is a large number of Polish people in Bunclody and New Ross, for example, and other nationalities are also growing in numbers in various parts of the county. The Bunclody councillor Barbara Ann Murphy was wondering recently how the
Polish community interacted with the Gardaí and she specifically wanted to know if any members of the force had been trained with this in mind. Well Garda boss John Roche has the answer. His force has a fluent Polish speaker among its ranks in Enniscorthy. However, this was not the result of night class attendance or indeed any strategic plan by the Garda authorities. The Garda concerned met and married a Polish lady and he now ticks
the Polish speaking box for the force. And that’s not all. A member of the force in Wexford has a Romanian partner and he too is competent in that language and able to deal with members of the Romanian community who live here. I’m waiting for the day when advertisements for Garda Recruits carry the message; having a Syrian girlfriend or boyfriend will provide the applicant with a distinct advantage!
Sometimes TV adverts seem to be just plain ridiculous and rather than helping promote the product or service as they are supposed to they just portray in a way which looks foolish. One such advert is the current one running for Irish Rail where the guy is so comfortable on the train he
decides to stay on board for a while longer and leaves his family standing on the platform as he continues on a longer journey. Could it be true that anyone would opt to remain on the train rather than going home with their family. I don’t think so, well certainly not on the Wexford/Dublin line where
passengers have to endure painfully slow train speeds at several locations where the track is not up to scratch. Imagine anyone travelling from Dublin to Wexford and being so comfortable that rather than getting off they opt to stay on the train until it reaches Rosslare EuroPort. I don’t think so.
Time to force people to obey weather alerts We are very good at expecting much, criticising everything and very often contributing very little positive in this country. For example radio programmes across the country are filled with people making criticisms of virtually everything. On occasion the criticism is well founded, but very often it is not and based on inaccurate or incomplete information. In the immediate aftermath of the recent Hurricane there were very few voices raised in criticism of the manner in
which the crisis was handled by the authorities which is something of a miracle and a really great tribute to all those who were involved in the preparation of the emergency plans and those who organised the clean-up afterwards. The one criticism which did arise was directed at those who went swimming, sailing and walking around the coast. It was not just the fact that these people put their own lives at risk but they also put the welfare of those in the emergency services who would have
been called to rescue them at risk. I agree with those who have suggested that new laws be introduced to make it an offence not to heed serious weather warnings. It is sad to think that such legislation would be necessary but the reality is that some people are simply so irresponsible, silly and bloody-minded that they need protecting from themselves, not to mention the fact that all those in the emergency services need protection from their antics as well.
While some people went swimming in the sea or walking on the coast people in Wexford town did heed the weather warnings. This was the scene at South Main Street at 5pm on the day of the storm
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Colman Doyle Homestore at your service for ONE HUNDRED years There was a time when every town had at its heart family run local stores which were part of the fabric of the community. They knew their customers on a personal basis, shared their joys and disappointments and saw their role as
providing a service above all else. Over the past few decades this tradition of the family owned store has undergone a huge transformation as multi-national operators, many from outside the country began to arrive on the Irish High
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Street and in the process swept tal Cinema right at the end of South away many traditional stores that Main Street into a state of the art Soft had loyally served their customers Furnishings, Lighting and Gift Store, for years. with large furniture to the rear of the They simply could not complete with building. the new arrivals whose scale of operAs he continued to operate from sevation meant that they operated from a eral other premises on the South different level. Main Street Colman Doyle Shops It is rare and refreshing to come dominated all commercial activity in across a store which had bucked that the area. trend and even rarer to find one that The level of diversification engaged is celebrating one hundred years in in by Colman and the scale and range business. of the stock which occupied his But that is exactly the milestone shops cemented them as an essential which Colman Doyle Homestore is location to visit for all home furnishcelebrating this year having served ing needs and much more besides. the people of Wexford and beyond Continued on page 12 from its South Main Street base for several generations. It all began with Stephen Doyle opening the original store at 66 South Main Street in 1917. And that’s how it remained for more than fifty years until Colman Doyle took over the business in 1968. Colman was a man of vision and ambition and it was not long before he set about expanding the business. It was this expansion and diversification which laid the foundation stones for the business to be able to complete successfully with all comers Colman moved into hardware, softfurnishings, lighting, furniture and pets. Soon Colman could justifiably call his business ‘The Complete Home Furnishers in Wexford’. Colman was never a man to stand still. He always wanted to do more The headquarters of Colman Doyle Homestore at South Main Street was and 1993 he converted the old Capi- once the Capital Cinema
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Continued from page 11: Today, 100 years on, Colman is sadly no longer with us but his name lives on as part of the business. Now under the management of Colette Doyle, the shop at 66 South Main South Main Street, where it all began, is home to a thriving Interiors Store, specialising in Curtains, Blinds, Shutters and Haberdashery. The Pets and Aquatics Store is based just above Bride Street corner and the old Capital Cinema is home to Furniture, Lighting and Gift Departments all displayed over very generous
12 floor space. The core values on which this business was founded a century ago are continued today. Colman Doyle Homestore aims to offer Quality, Value and Service to the homes of Wexford and Beyond. It is something which they have been doing for ten decades and it’s a winning formula which is not about to change as the business which began at 66 South Main Street and then expanded to include many other addresses along the same street, sets out on its second century.
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Colman Doyle Homestore helping create beautiful homes for 100 years At Colman Doyle Homestore, we have been helping create beautiful homes for almost 100 years. We pride ourselves on the quality of the products we sell and on the level of service which we provide. Colman Doyle Homestore is the Complete Home Furnisher. We supply furniture and lighting for every room in your home. From traditional to contemporary, we have furniture to suit every taste and budget. We specialise in Irish Made Mattresses from Odearest, King Koil and Natural Sleep, to offer guaranteed quality and exceptional comfort. Our huge selection of Dining furniture caters for large or small dining areas, with a choice of glass or wood tables. We also offer a wide range of sideboards and occasional furniture.
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Choosing the right furniture is key to creating a beautiful and stylish home, with this in mind, we offer suites from some of the finest Irish and international upholsterers. We have recently opened a stunning new Interiors store which specialises in curtains, blinds and shutters. Our expert staff are on hand to assist you and will advise, measure and fit your chosen window treatment. S hould you need inspiration, a consultation or home visit by our Interior Designer can be arranged.
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Frontier Vets guide to Ratbait poisoning
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Ratbait poisoning is a veterinary emergency that we see over the Winter months. As we move from Autumn to Winter, many people commonly go out and buy large volumes of this very dangerous poison to try to control the rat population outside their homes and property.
As vets, we are often presented with a dog which has had accidental access to this poison. The dog may have just eaten the poison ( which is palatable), the owner may notice blue material in the faeces or the dog may simply be presented as off form, depressed and inappetant . Sometimes the owner may have thought they laid the poison in an inacessible location for dogs, but the rat may drag it out or the bait may be dislodged by heavy rain. The rat poison causes the same haemorrhage in dogs as it would in the target species, the rat, so the net effect will be internal bleeding. The onset of clinical signs of the rat poisoning in dogs ( and in rats) is typically delayed, maybe 3-7 days after expo-
sure. So if you think your dog may have consumed rat poison and you don’t notice any ill effects straight way, it is still a veterinary emergency which requires urgent treatment. As vets we are concerned with the welfare not only of the domestic and companion animals we treat on a day to day basis but of all animals. That is why I would like to bring to your attention the dangers of using these highly toxic second generation anticoagulant rodenticides. Clearly, rats are a danger to human health and their population needs to be controlled but we can do this as responsibly and carefully as possibly. A predatory bird monitoring
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scheme in the U.K. showed that there is a very high incidence of contamination of predatory birds with rat poison - kestrels (100%), sparrow hawks (93%), buzzards (48%). So the very birds which are the natural predators of rats feed on rodents that contain rat poison and subsequently end up being poisoned themselves. Rat poison also poisons field mice and voles indiscriminately which are a valuable source of food for barn owls etc. We need to control rats as safely as possible. Resistance by rats to the second generation rat poisons used now is also increasing so we need to consider other methods. Sustainable control can only
be achieved by reducing the rodent carrying capacity of the environment, principally by reducing access to food and buildings. Some rodent control methods which can be used this Autumn are: 1. Remove access to food – get rid of whatever they are eating or prevent their access to it (e.g. by rat-proofing buildings). Go around the outside of your buildings and physically block entry points for rats. They can squeeze through tiny gaps! Change feeder designs, feeder positions, and feeding regimes so that the birds/animals you want to feed can access the food but rats cannot. In a household, try not to have any waste food/rubbish accessible outside.
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2. Remove harbourage – remove whatever the rodents are under, in, or behind. Block holes with stone, cement/concrete, ferrous metal or balls of squashed wire netting. Note: the Central Science Laboratory in U.K. reported that removing harbourage is as effective as using poison and more useful as a long term approach.
3. Encourage natural predators – erect Barn Owl and Tawny Owl nestboxes – high up but as close as possible to the problem rodents. Be tolerant of foxes – they also eat rats. Keep rat burrow areas clear of vegetation. 4. Encourage domestic predators – Jack Russell terriers (and similar) generally love ratting. Death is usually very quick. 5. There are a variety of live traps, instant-kill traps and electrocution devices available. e.g. large multi catch devices like the Wisebox are ,compared to poisoning, a safe and humane way of getting rid of rats. Warning Do not use poison where or when there is no rodent problem. So-called Preventative Baiting and Permanent Baiting are a major cause of secondary poisoning and contrary to good practice. Remember *Rat poison should be used as a last resort not a first resort. *Any animal being killed deserves a quick death ... even rats!!!
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Katie O Connor,Wexford Chamber,David Minogue, Communications Officer Wexford.County Council,Roseanna Davidson, and Roiseen O’Neill, Wexford. Chamber of Commerce.
Above: John Ironside with Brendan Tormey and Eddie Doyle of Wexford Working Mens Club. Rihgt: Adrien Tennant ,IOAC, Tagoat,,Mary Flynn,Sports Active Wexford and Carmel Tennant,of IOAC Tagoat., took part in the Expo.
Arts Officer has ambitious plans for the county After a year in her job the Co. Wexford Arts Officer Liz Burns has presented a comprehensive new plan for the development of the arts in county Wexford. Despite the plan being ambitious and the fact that impressive plans presented for other areas in the past have failed to live up to expectations councillors believe that things will be different with this plan mainly because of the drive and ambition of Ms Burns herself. The blueprint was presented to the October meeting of the
Co. Council and the Mayor of the Wexford Borough District, Jim Moore, described it as a ‘very ambitious plan’ while Cllr. Malcolm Byrne said that with Ms Burns enthusiasm behind it the plan would not be left to gather dust. Cllr. George Lawlor said that various groups staging performances on a regular basis around the county should be given greater priority. He cited the example of the Wexford Light Opera Society which staged a production costing €100,000 annually
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without any support from the local authority. Cllr. Davy Hynes said the lack of an Arts Officer in the county during the recession had an adverse impact on the development of the sector and he welcomed the new plan. There was support for the plan too from Chief Executive, Tom Enright, who described it as an ‘excellent document’ and Chairman John Hegarty, who said the ‘energy and enthusiasm’ of the Arts Officer would make the difference in ensuring that this plan was delivered. A key part of the plan is to bring the arts to a much greater number of people across the county. The plan
aims to build on arts in education, youth arts, arts in health and disability. But it also envisages more engagement with older people as well as the development of arts and animation in public spaces and a more even spread of arts provision across the county including in both urban and rural areas. As part of the plan the aim is to improve educational fulfilment through the development of high quality accessible, inclusive arts in education programmes as well as developing arts programmes to engage harder to reach young people while also supporting recent arts graduates to access employment and training.
Councillors to meet in private to discuss housing crises Members of Wexford Co. Council will meet in special session early next month to conduct a detailed analysis of the housing crisis in the county and the proposals to deal with it. The meeting, which will be held behind closed doors, takes place on Friday November 10th. and follows demands from several councillors for detailed proposals on the way forward to tackle the housing problem
Ferry promotion pays dividends Stena Line has been the big winner from a marketing campaign supported by local authorities in the South East, including Wexford Co. Council and Tourism Ireland. The ferry company reported a 25% increase in bookings on the back of the campaign while a similar effort with Irish Ferries resulted in an increase of just 5% for that company. The marketing campaigns were conducted as a result of funding received through the Regional Co=operative programme with Tourism Ireland to push traffic out of Dublin Airport and Dublin Port to the regions
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How long will it take to build my own home from foundation to finish?
Robbie stuck in Catalonia as councillors battle for Rural Post Offices
We’ve all seen those tragic Grand Designs episodes where the build goes on for years – and toddlers in cribs when filming started are in school by the time the house is complete. And yes, it can take years to finish a self-build; but if you’re diligent, and on track with your self-build, the timeframe from foundation to finish is roughly 26 weeks. No project is the same, and this is by no means a definitive timeline. Every self-builder is different too. You could be building on the family farm on land owned by your ancestors for generations, or on a site you’ve saved for years to buy (in the location you’ve always dreamed of). We know that this is the first time you’ve ever done this – so we’re here to help out. To start, we’ve outlined a step-by-step guide of the general steps you’ll need to complete your build.
There’s one for everyone in the audience, declared Chairman John Hegarty, like some wannabe TV presenter as he faced in to a lengthy agenda at the October meeting of the Co. Council. However, while he was using a Late Late Show intro he didn’t want the show to go on too late and appealed for the co-operation of members to help him get through all the business which they faced. The one for ‘everyone in the audience’ remark referred to little gifts which had been placed on the desks of each member prior to the meeting. There was a water bottle (empty) from the Public Participation Network and a keyring from ASK the suicide awareness group, so nothing really to trouble the members when they are preparing their next declaration of interests. With presentations on burial grounds, the River Basin Plan, advancing the arts and the Public Participation Network, as well as a decision on extending the Council’s overdraft to get through this was never going to be a funfilled gathering of the members. But there were moments, just like when Robbie Ireton wondered what the closure of post offices had to do with the Council or Co. Wexford. The Courtown man had suffered a momentary lapse and thought he was making a contribution on a motion seeking solidarity to the parliament and people of Catalonia brought forward by Fionntan O’ Suilleabhain, Everyone is of course against Post Office closures so there was
no difficulty with two motions on the matter from O’Suilleabhain and Malcolm Byrne being agreed. Indeed the fact that these two councillors brought forward motions on exactly the same issue, seeking the same outcome was a little bit of history in itself. Malcolm and Fionntan would not usually agree on whether it was night or day so this was an historic occasion. For once both on the same page, agreeing. But some things never change and even on her final meeting as a member Deirdre Wadding could not get support for her motion calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller Round-Up by Council staff on public land and grass verges. Deirdre explained that there was evidence to suggest that the weedkiller in question had a negative impact on the health of humans and wildlife. The only studies which suggested otherwise were those sponsored by the manufacturer, she said. However, Ger Carthy pointed out that Round-Up appeared to be the only treatment to get rid of Japanese Knot weed, so he would be concerned about what would happen if it was banned. Paddy Kavanagh, a man who is to the fore in the battle against the knotweed, was not present so we were denied one final colourful exchange between himself and Deirdre. We were also denied another chorus of criticism of the government, the council and everyone else charged with providing solutions to the current housing crisis. All debate on Social Housing
has been pushed in to a special behind closed doors meeting of the Council on Friday November 10th. So if Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy experiences a burning like sensation in his ears on that afternoon he will be aware of the source of the problem. And the great news is that the Council’s Burial Grounds Strategy has finally been adopted, much to the relief of Director of Services John Carley who has been trying to get the policy though for months. However, there is a matter for concern thrown up as a result of the work carried out to put the plan together. A recent survey of burial requirements in the county found that there is substantial capacity for burials in the county but the problem is that the space is in the wrong place. Yes just like the vacant houses the empty grave spaces are in the wrong place too it seems. But the good news is that the Council has no plans to use emergency or temporary burial spaces as a solution to the problem, but if the problem was to become acute that might just be the sort of solution offered by Eoghan Murphy. Instead the Council is to provide funding for the provision of new burial grounds and extensions to existing ones. The money will be provided based on a number of factors including population served cost of development etc. The policy should ensure that whatever about people being able to find a place to rest while they are alive in death they will have a final resting place in the location of their choice.
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Get all the preliminary work in (6 weeks) As Roy Keane used to say, “fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.” This goes for your self-build too. There are loads of tasks you need to complete before even thinking about starting the building work. These include hiring architects, going through the planning permission stages and getting quotes off your builder. Here’s a quick checklist before you start: 1. Once you’ve found a site that suits your needs, you need to get an architects’ report. You can then proceed with your mortgage loan application and get fully approved for your EBS self-build mortgage. Once you have that in the bag, you can close the purchase of the site, get planning permission and decide whether you are going to hire a regulated building contractor or hire direct labour yourself. 2. Then you should arrange water and electricity supplies to the site, fence it off and put up public safety signs (‘hard hats must be worn’ etc). 3. You will also need insurance to cover any mishaps that may happen on-site. That’s the easy part finished. Once you have those steps completed, you can finally start to get dirt under your fingernails and start the building process. Here are the four main steps you’ll be taking.
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1. Setting the site, digging the foundations and blockwork (3-4 weeks) First things first – the site and house is set out by the surveyor, and the top soil is removed. Once that is all done, it should take roughly two weeks to dig the foundation and trenches for services, pour the concrete foundation, get the damp proof course finished and pour the oversite slab. Phew. Your construction company will pour your oversite slab, which will need to be reviewed by an architect or engineer. It will take a further two weeks to get the blockwork done – up to the chimney and gables. .
2. Watch as it turns from a building site to an actual house (9-20 weeks) It’s time for the superstructure to be installed, and the first floor structure (allow three weeks for this). Then, it should take around four more weeks to finish the roof and get all the windows in. The chimneys and gables come next (around one week). Once the house is waterproofed, you can do the first fixes on carpentry, plumbing and electrics. Your power points, lights, TV points as well as radiators and underfloor heating are next in line. Now your home is really starting to take shape. (Ah, the excitement!). Some people on really tight budgets have even moved in at this stage (once there’s a working toilet, hey presto). But it’s really up to you. Once the first fixes are in, you can connect to the mains water and electricity – a major moment for any self-builder – even if it’s just to plug in your kettle, so you can have that allimportant first cup of tea in your new home.
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Garda ‘open day’ a big hit with the locals The Gardaí as an organisation have gone through a terrible few years with a succession of scandals which have forced resignations and threatened public confidence in the force. However, recent events in Co.
Wexford have demonstrated that local Gardaí still command huge public support. The Garda Open Day staged at Gorey Station proved an outstanding success with huge crowds turning up to take a
closer look at aspects of policing and enjoy the fun of being able to take part in Garda activities. Specialist sections of the force from headquarters travelled to Gorey to enable young and
old to sample the full range of Garda services. From having their fingerprints taken to getting up close and personal with Gardaí on horseback it proved to be a great experience for the big
Jessica Lee,Heather Lee who celebrated her 10th Birthday on the day, James & Holly Lee,Ryan,Kaylee and Ciara Doyle, Jody and Tony Render and Garda Gavin Cahill
crowd with a real festive atmosphere prevailing during the day. Such was the success of the event that there have already been requests for similar events to be staged in other
towns in the county. However, it could be a while before that happens due to the complexities involved in setting up the event and bringing the various strands together from across the county.
Darcy Carroll wants to be a Garda, just like her uncle Garda Ronan Swan
Organisers of the event Sergt,Stephen Ennis, Sgt Margo Kennedy, Sgt Evelyn Reddan and Insp. Pat Cody
Garda Trevor McCormick brings Lourdes & Ryan Cousins for a spin in the Patrol Car
Holly Lee,Catherine Byrne & Kaylee Doyle have a go at drowning Garda Gavin Cahill
Garda Ronan Swan,takes finger prints from young Olivia Murphy
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Lifestyle Santa’s Enchanted Castle The Ultimate Magical Christmas Experience set in Historical Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. The highly acclaimed Santa’s Enchanted Castle is delighted to announce new additions for this year’s experience. Set in the magnificent Enniscorthy Castle, this unique Christmas Event promises to deliver a truly amazing experience for all ages. Families will venture through the Castle in the company of Santa’s Elves, Mr Scrooge and a host of Disney Characters, exploring Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory ** NEW**, the Magical Troll Garden **NEW**, The Frozen Room with Jack Frost who has promised that he might have an Ice lolly for the children. Tip Toe through the Elves Bedroom and be sure not to wake Sleepy Elf. Visit Santa’s Post Box to post your letter to Santa, while having fun and games with the Elves. Sample some yummy treats from Mrs Claus Sweet Shop using your Magic Castle Currency, before your visit with Santa Claus. He is so looking forward to meeting everyone and has a special gift for all the girls and boys who are on the nice list. Don’t forget your #SelfiewithSanta using his magic mirror. We have set aside 3 very special dates for the Sensory Santa visits which will have a maxi-
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SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS
Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 (as amended)
NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT BY A LOCAL AUTHORITY (LAC1709)
Notice is hereby given that Wexford County Council has decided to close the road listed hereunder to vehicular traffic from October 31 2017 to May 11 2018, to facilitate bridge construction works in connection with the Enniscorthy Bypass. Road Closure:
L6055-1 at Drumgold, Enniscorthy.
Coolcotts, (E.D. Wexford Rural), Co. Wexford
Alternative Route:
Pursuant to Part XI of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and in accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), notice is hereby given that Wexford County Council proposes to carry out the development, particulars of which are set out hereunder.
From Drumgold to Cooladine to Tomnafunshoge to Clonhasten to Templeshannon to Drumgold via L6055, R744, L2500, L2040 and L6055.
The alternative route will be signposted.
The proposed construction of 7 no. dwelling houses along with auxiliary and associated site works at Coolcotts, (E.D. Wexford Rural) Co. Wexford
A temporary access route will be provided for local people in the vicinity. This route will only be suitable for cars and small vehicles.
Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection, or purchase, at a reasonable fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during office hours at the following locations:
County Secretary.
SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS
• Wexford County Council Planning Department, Carricklawn, Wexford. These documents will be available for public inspection from Tuesday, 24th October, 2017, to Tuesday, 5th December, 2017 Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development may be made in writing to:
Notice is hereby given that Wexford County Council proposes to close the roads listed hereunder, to public traffic from 08.00 to 18.00 Mondays to Fridays, on a phased basis, as outlined in the following schedule, to facilitate the laying of new water main from Poulpeasty to Rathpaudin. Phase 1 Closure
Reference LAC1709, Planning Department, Wexford County Council, County Hall, Carricklawn, Wexford
Road Nos:
L 8013-1
Townlands:
Poulpeasty.
Alternative Route. Take L4004-3 towards Donard, and turn right onto the L80121-1. At end of road turn right and take L8012-4 to end of diversion. Closed from approx November 20th to December 1th 2017 08.00 to 18.00
on or before Tuesday, 19th December, 2017. Pat Collins, County Secretary.
Phase 2 Closure.
Roads
Road Nos: L 8012-3/4
SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS
Townlands: Poulpeasty, Rathpaudin and Wheelgarrow
Alternative Route. Take L8013-1 to junction with L4004-3.Turn right and travel 2.8 Km to cross roads. Turn right onto L8008-1 and travel 2.5 Km to end of diversion. Closed from approx December 4th 2017 to Febuary 2nd 2018 08.00 to 18.00
Wexford County Council gives notice of its intention to close the roads in Enniscorthy Town listed hereunder to vehicular traffic from 16:00 to 19:00 on Sunday, November 26 2017 to facilitate the Switching On of the Christmas Lights. Timeframe for each phase of closure may vary depending on progress and weather Road Closures:
Wafer Street, Market Square, Slaney Street, Rafter Street, Main Street and Castle Street (R702) (between the junction of Duffry Street and Main Street with Irish Street and the junction of Castle Street with Church Street and Castle Hill) and additionally HCV Traffic are excluded from Castle Hill, Duffry Street and Main Street.
Alternative Route: HCV Traffic (Eastbound) Duffry Hill to Parnell Road to Arnold’s Cross to Mill Park Road to Abbey Square Roundabout via R890 and N30.
Alternative routes will be signposted. Local access to restricted areas will be facilitated. Roads will re open at week-ends. Any person wishing to object to the closing of this road should lodge the objection in writing, to the undersigned before 12.00 noon on Monday, 23rd October, 2017.
VACANCY
Alternative Route: HCV Traffic (Westbound) Roundabout on Abbey Square to Mill Park Road to Arnold’s Cross to Parnell Road to Duffry Hill via N30 and R890.
Wexford County Council invites applicants for the following post:-
Alternative Route: Local non-HCV traffic (Eastbound only) Junction of Duffry Street and Main Street to Irish Street to Island Road (N11) to Old Bridge, The Shannon Quay to Seamus Rafter Bridge to Abbey Square Roundabout to Castle Hill.
Selection will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.
Alternative Route: Local non-HCV traffic (Westbound only) From Junction of Castle Street/Castle Hill to Church Street to Hospital Hill to Parnell Road to Duffry Hill.
Qualifications, application forms and further particulars are available from, Reception (Block F), Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. Phone (053) 9196273 or visit our website at www.wexfordcoco.ie
Alternative routes will be signposted. No Vehicular Access will be facilitated. Any person wishing to object to the closing of this road should lodge the objection in writing, to the County Secretary, Wexford County Council before 12.00 noon on Monday, November 6 2017.
Street Lights Broken? Report on www.deadsureapp.com
Assistant Planner (One Year Contract)
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms for the post is 5.00 p.m. on Thursday, 9th November 2017. WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Outside office hours call: 1890 666 777 Register on www.mapalerter.com for free text and email alerts about service disruptions in your locality
Planning app. lists available at www.wexfordcoco.ie/planning
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New Free Library for Bridgetown Bridgetown’s first mini free library was opened on Friday evening outside the village bookshop. The library was built by the local Bridgetown Men’s Shed, decorated by talented local artist Benji Wilson and officially opened by local Cllr Mick Roche in front of a crowd of excited local children and parents. Speaking at the event, Cllr Roche said this was another positive development for his village. “We’ve had a string of new small businesses and craft groups established in this village in recent times which has greatly increased the vibrancy of the local community. This little library has only been in place for half a day and, like the bookshop beside it, has already become a meeting point for locals and a focus of interest for kids in the village.” Local bookshop Red Books will stock the little library, vowing to
restock the outlet on a daily basis. “Children are still really interested in reading,” owner Wally O Neill said, “Books are far from obsolete in their eyes and recent book sale figures show that paperbacks are once again outselling ebooks, fuelled primarily by under eighteens who find books far more of a novelty than the kindles they’ve grown up with. We have children who will even read a book a day and hopefully this library will make it even easier for them to do that.” “We couldn’t have hoped to do this project without the Bridgetown Mens Shed. The lads are fantastic and are constantly producing great work for the area.” The Bridgetown Mini Free Library is open twenty four hours a day, seven days a week in Bridgetown village.
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