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How about this for a topic of conversation? Below, the Sept.2019 press release from the Enniscorthy Chamber of Commerce welcoming the refurbishment of the Council offices in the Market Square:
Wexford County Council has confirmed that the long-awaited modernisation of Enniscorthy Municipal District Offices in Market Square Enniscorthy is finally to get under way, with staff vacating the Market Square offices later this week and moving to the recently renovated Enniscorthy Courthouse just up the street, for the duration for the contract works.
“The Market Square building has not undergone any significant investment for quite some time and as a result, it lacks the modern facilities and services expected in a public services building today” said Mr. Mackey. “Wexford County Council is investing approximately one million euro in a major refurbishment programme to modernise the building. The public will be able to enjoy much improved public facilities, including measures to improve privacy for those visiting the building, disabled access to floors above ground level, works to weather proof the building and a significant upgrade of the telecommunications system.
These much-needed refurbishment works will help ensure this iconic building reaches its full potential, not only in terms of improved public access to Council services in the Enniscorthy District for many years to come, but also in contributing to a rejuvenation of Enniscorthy’s Market Square and surrounding areas”, said Mr. Mackey.
The Chamber might as well close up shop if they are just going to parrot Council press releases. I would like to know just what members of the public were demanding that a million Euros be spent on doing up these offices when a lick of paint might have been warranted? The Council and their hangers on seem to be able to come up with unending ways of squandering money. The best thing that could be done with the offices is for them to be turned over for public use - say an Indoor Market facility or an Arts Centre - as refurbished offices are going to do absolutely nothing to regenerate the town centre. Anybody??
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How about this for a topic of conversation? Below, the Sept.2019 press release from the Enniscorthy Chamber of Commerce welcoming the refurbishment of the Council offices in the Market Square:
Wexford County Council has confirmed that the long-awaited modernisation of Enniscorthy Municipal District Offices in Market Square Enniscorthy is finally to get under way, with staff vacating the Market Square offices later this week and moving to the recently renovated Enniscorthy Courthouse just up the street, for the duration for the contract works.
“The Market Square building has not undergone any significant investment for quite some time and as a result, it lacks the modern facilities and services expected in a public services building today” said Mr. Mackey. “Wexford County Council is investing approximately one million euro in a major refurbishment programme to modernise the building. The public will be able to enjoy much improved public facilities, including measures to improve privacy for those visiting the building, disabled access to floors above ground level, works to weather proof the building and a significant upgrade of the telecommunications system.
These much-needed refurbishment works will help ensure this iconic building reaches its full potential, not only in terms of improved public access to Council services in the Enniscorthy District for many years to come, but also in contributing to a rejuvenation of Enniscorthy’s Market Square and surrounding areas”, said Mr. Mackey.
The Chamber might as well close up shop if they are just going to parrot Council press releases. I would like to know just what members of the public were demanding that a million Euros be spent on doing up these offices when a lick of paint might have been warranted? The Council and their hangers on seem to be able to come up with unending ways of squandering money. The best thing that could be done with the offices is for them to be turned over for public use - say an Indoor Market facility or an Arts Centre - as refurbished offices are going to do absolutely nothing to regenerate the town centre. Anybody??
Did the same in Wexford, spent a fortune of taxpayers money to renovate a building which they are renting, we don’t even own it. Total wasters0 -
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In my ongoing attempt to be a responsible citizen I brought my glass recycling to the bins at the 1798 Centre this morning only to find the place in lock-down. Has the Coronovirus been sighted there? Not to be deterred I climbed over the wall expecting to be greeted by armed council employees in hazmat suits but nothing. Deposited my glass and left but I did wonder if I hurt myself as I jumped from the wall would the Council be responsible?
Returning on foot along Millpark Road another of my pet hates was noted - tourist signs for Letts (sic) Brewery; apart from not even getting the syntax correct on the signs, what is the point of them? On arrival at the former brewery, which is not open to the public, one is greeted by a very interesting but poorly maintained set of 19th century industrial buildings.
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In my ongoing attempt to be a responsible citizen I brought my glass recycling to the bins at the 1798 Centre this morning only to find the place in lock-down. Has the Coronovirus been sighted there? Not to be deterred I climbed over the wall expecting to be greeted by armed council employees in hazmat suits but nothing. Deposited my glass and left but I did wonder if I hurt myself as I jumped from the wall would the Council be responsible?
Returning on foot along Millpark Road another of my pet hates was noted - tourist signs for Letts (sic) Brewery; apart from not even getting the syntax correct on the signs, what is the point of them? On arrival at the former brewery, which is not open to the public, one is greeted by a very interesting but poorly maintained set of 19th century industrial buildings.
AES do a glass bin, would save you that hazardous journey.0 -
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In my ongoing attempt to be a responsible citizen I brought my glass recycling to the bins at the 1798 Centre this morning only to find the place in lock-down. Has the Coronovirus been sighted there? Not to be deterred I climbed over the wall expecting to be greeted by armed council employees in hazmat suits but nothing. Deposited my glass and left but I did wonder if I hurt myself as I jumped from the wall would the Council be responsible?
Returning on foot along Millpark Road another of my pet hates was noted - tourist signs for Letts (sic) Brewery; apart from not even getting the syntax correct on the signs, what is the point of them? On arrival at the former brewery, which is not open to the public, one is greeted by a very interesting but poorly maintained set of 19th century industrial buildings.
Why would the council be held responsible for your potential injuries? (Really shows the out of control compo culture we have). I think what you did is know as trespass. There is a glass recycling facility open at the bottom of the Ross Rd that doesn't necessitate climbing walls0 -
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Something positive to post at last.
Having lived in the centre of town for the last 15 years I had, until today, never ventured northwards along the west bank of the river.
Access is via a path which starts just beyond the Woodlands Service Station on the N11. What a difference to the walk on the Promenade - unspoilt woodland, a muddy gravel path and virtually nobody about to disturb the wildlife. The path closely follows the river to a spot somewhere below the graveyard where an unfriendly sign warns off trespassers and states that the lands ahead are poisoned. Presumably it marks the border of the bould Ivan's Blackstoops Demesne?
In fact it's probably no harm that the only option is to retrace one's steps as it prevents the path becoming a rat race for cyclists and others. A beautiful, short walk teeming with birdlife which needs to be left well alone by the powers that be - although a clean up of a small amount rubbish, beer cans etc. would not go amiss. Could a school possibly adopt the woodland as an environmental project?0 -
Something positive to post at last.
Having lived in the centre of town for the last 15 years I had, until today, never ventured northwards along the west bank of the river.
Access is via a path which starts just beyond the Woodlands Service Station on the N11. What a difference to the walk on the Promenade - unspoilt woodland, a muddy gravel path and virtually nobody about to disturb the wildlife. The path closely follows the river to a spot somewhere below the graveyard where an unfriendly sign warns off trespassers and states that the lands ahead are poisoned. Presumably it marks the border of the bould Ivan's Blackstoops Demesne?
In fact it's probably no harm that the only option is to retrace one's steps as it prevents the path becoming a rat race for cyclists and others. A beautiful, short walk teeming with birdlife which needs to be left well alone by the powers that be - although a clean up of a small amount rubbish, beer cans etc. would not go amiss. Could a school possibly adopt the woodland as an environmental project?
I must agree, a lovely spot, we used to go swimming up the rapids there years ago.0 -
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johnnybmac wrote: »We called the area "The Banks". I have great memories of our towns first public swimming pool..
Half the town swam up there back in my day (My "Day" being born in the 70s growing up in the 80s). At least us poor people did :P:P:P.
Entire families would venture down the banks for a day out. Shannon side would walk down through what is now Hempfield , or we'd walk up the tracks from the railway station.
"Farsiders" would walk up where you said...
We called "The Rapids" the swift...
Farsiders.....
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KathleenGrant wrote: »Farsiders.....
Yep,they looked up at Vinegar Hill with jealousy in their eyes.
Before the town had a swimming pool virtually everyone learned to swim 'up the banks'.
Good times,diving into the river off "the rock".0 -
Cantona's Collars wrote: »Yep,they looked up at Vinegar Hill with jealousy in their eyes.
Before the town had a swimming pool virtually everyone learned to swim 'up the banks'.
Good times,diving into the river off "the rock".
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TheChevron wrote: »Down the banks
Now young fella,I went up the banks. Long summers and the water was warm. No scumbag behaviour either,just lads and girls enjoying the long summer days and evenings all headed to the river with swimming gear rolled up in a towel. Good times.0 -
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