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UP! UP! UP! Average rent rises to €1,006 THE average rent in Wexford has risen again to reach a significant milestone, as a new report finds there has been a 79% drop in the number of affordable properties available for rent across the country. Average rents in Wexford now stand at €1,006, a rise of 85% from its lowest point in the post Celtic Tiger recession, the latest Daft.ie survey shows. Rents were on average 3.3% higher in the third quarter of 2021 than a year previously. As things stand, a one-bed
apartment in Wexford will cost you €725, while a three-bed house will cost you €948. The report also notes that the supply of homes is overwhelmingly located in Dublin, with 76% of all properties available to rent at any price being found only in the capital. Ronan Lyons, Associate Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin and author of the report, said: “Across the country as a whole, market rents are now 6.7%
higher than a year ago – the highest rate of inflation since early 2019. “This rate is in line with the average rate over the last 10 years, with rents rising by 6.7% since 2011 – although this hides differences over time, with little to increase in rents in 2011/2012 and in 2020, and two doubledigit peaks in inflation in mid2014 and again in mid-2016. “Some will react to these trends with an understandable, if misplaced, search for easy solutions. A favourite is rent
controls. But what this report covers is not the average rent paid by sitting tenants – who benefit from rent controls – but the average rent paid by new tenants, who invariably are not covered by such controls. “While I can see the appeal of solving prices by simply making it illegal for prices to rise, it does nothing to address the reason why prices are rising – the lack of rental accommodation,” he added. Continued on page 4
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Karen and Anna Furlong at the Enniscorthy Tractor Run in aid of St Patrick’s Special School and the Hope Cancer Support Centre
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€370,000 to save our coastline
WORKS to combat erosion at Seaview moved a step closer recently, with the announcement of almost €370,000 in funding from the Office of Public Works (OPW). Located near Kilmore village, Seaview has been devastated by coastal erosion in recent years with up to 10 metres being lost on an annual basis. Emergency works are being undertaken to alleviate the problem in the short-term, allowing residents at the 14 affected houses to use a roadway which is in danger of disappearing, but this funding will allow large scale works to begin at Seaview. On foot of approving funding of €367,740 for the installation of rock armour cliff toe protection, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Mr Patrick O’Donovan, visited Seaview and met with some of the locals most affected by the erosion. “I am pleased these works will proceed without delay and will help to protect the cliff frontage immediately adjacent to the access road to 14 properties at immediate risk of erosion in Seaview, Kilmore,” he said.
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ICA celebrates 111 years at winter conference Paul Kehoe,TD, Daphne Lane who celebrated 50 years with Bree ICA, Dreda Dunne and Breda Cahill at the ICA Winter Conforence in the Ashdown Hotel in Gorey.
The ICA celebrated 111 years at its winter conference in Bree where it all began more than a century ago. Members visited the grave of Anita Lett, founder of ICA, in Clonmore Church yard. National President, Hilda Roche and Wexford Federation President, Breda Cahill from Bree laid a wreath on her grave. Then it was off to Bree Garden, the site where the
first ICA meeting was held and then afternoon tea was enjoyed by all guests and dignitaries in Bree Community Centre. An evening of Entertainment was enjoyed by all in the Amber Springs. The Conference proper commenced on Saturday morning, members of Wexford Federation provided a beautiful Craft exhibition and Goodie Bags were
presented to all delegates. Hilda Roche presided, she told the meeting that “we are part of a legacy, we built on the past and now move forward, we work and support each other, encourage and keep all that is good and every member has a part to play”. Breda Cahill welcomed all to the conference and asked ICA to lead in climate change and play our part.
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Mr Lyons continues: “To make rental accommodation more affordable, we need to put in the hard effort of building lots of new rental homes. “It is instructive that even within that 1995-2020 period of rising rents. Rents were largely stable 1999-2008 and no higher in 2012 than in 1997. Why? Lots of new rental homes were built in the 2000s. Separately, it has been reported that almost 80% of landlords in Ireland earn under €20,000 per year, according to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This means that landlords are no longer viewing the property portfolio as an attractive investment opportunity and are exiting the business. Some 50.5% of landlords in 2019 had a net rental income below €10,000, with a further 28.6% taking in between €10,000 and €20,000. Just 20.9% took in net rental income above €20,000. The highest median net incomes were in the cities of Dublin, Galway and Cork.
Wexford couple to raffle home for cancer research
A WEXFORD couple have been forced to raffle their ‘forever’ home, after tragedy struck them once more. The couple, Jane and David Joynes, want to help cancer research and a mental health charity by giving 10% of the total revenue of their house to the organisations. Jane and David bought the spacious property only five years ago and after making various improvements to the house, they felt sure they were going to happily live out the rest of their lives in the quiet, rural location. But after the death of David’s brother to cancer quite suddenly, they decided to reevaluate their lives. “My brother succumbed to this insidious disease and we lost him just a few months ago. As he lived in France, we were unable to visit him and could only communicate by phone. When he died, we were unable to attend the funeral, due to Covid 19 restrictions, to comfort his family and say goodbye to him” David said. David added: “It’s a fact that one in every two adults experiences some form of cancer in their lifetimes. This is an unacceptable statistic.” After Jane’s brother tragically died by suicide the pair felt that “not only did we have to fight
against cancer we also felt we had to aid those who could help to prevent others from taking their own lives.” Now, David and Jane are offering up the charity money to both cancer research and mental health organisations. He explained: “As pensioners we were unable to give a significant amount of money… we decided to raffle our most expensive possession, our house.” David described the decision to give up the home he shared with Jane, their three cats and two dogs as “heart-rendering.” The five-bedroom detached country home is perfectly finished on the inside. The couple have made various improvements and refurbishments in their five years living there. There are bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, a big bathroom and lots of natural light. Upstairs is an open plan living and gym area and huge bedroom with skylight windows and a unique wooden ceiling. The couple chose well-known raffle website Raffall to auction off the home to the lucky ticket-buyer. With 50,000 tickets priced at €14, €70,000 will be donated to charity. To fond out more, please go to: www.raffall.com/ winawexforddetachedhome.
Blackwater retains status as tidiest town
Blackwater has been named Wexford’s tidiest town for the second year in succession this year. After last year’s cancellation the awards returned this year and, following on from its success in 2019, Blackwater was once again named the tidiest town in the county. However, the success didn’t end there as the Wexford town received a gold medal, and a prize of €900. There was further praise
for the county with Rosslare receiving a silver medal and Enniscorthy receiving bronze. In the special awards section, Hollyfort won the Endeavour Award for the county, while Clohaman was named South East winner in the Young Persons in Tidy Town Award. Further success came in the Water and Communities category, with Seal Rescue of Courtown being named winner for the South East.
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Jab ‘is 100% effective’ in EEEK! Sharp rise in callouts teens after four months for silverfish Pfizer and BioNTech said their Covid-19 vaccine remained 100% effective in children 12 to 15 years old, four months after the second dose. The companies said that the new data, which involved 2,228 trial participants, will help support their applications for full approval in the United States and worldwide. No serious safety concerns were observed in individuals with at least six months of follow-up after the second dose. “As the global health community works to increase the number of vaccinated people around the world, these additional data provide further confidence in our vaccine’s safety and effectiveness profile in adolescents,” said Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla in a statement. “This is especially important as we see rates of Covid-19 climbing in this age group in some regions, while vaccine uptake has slowed. We look forward to sharing these data with the FDA and other regulators.” The vaccine was granted
Ciaran and Donna Burns with Katy, Jake, and Holly at a special preview screening of Disney’s ENCANTO. Pic: Andres Poveda
“emergency use authorisation” for adolescents by the US in May and the companies plan to soon seek full approval. The vaccine is currently only fully approved in people aged 16 and older. Among the 2,228 participants, there were 30 confirmed symptomatic Covid cases
without evidence of prior infection, all in the placebo group. This corresponds to a vaccine efficacy of 100%. Efficacy was consistently high across gender, race, obesity levels and comorbidity status. The main safety concern among this age group is vaccine-
Pest control provider Rentokil has experienced a 47% increase in the county of the number of callouts for silverfish in October compared to figures from the same period last year. The company is warning home and business owners to be on the lookout for the nocturnal pests as they begin to move indoors to seek warmth and shelter during the cold winter months. The top five counties that accounted for silverfish callouts in October are Dublin, which accounted for 46% of all callouts, Kildare (14%), Cork (10%), Monaghan (10%), and Donegal (7%). Home and business owners are most likely to find silverfish in dark, damp, and humid areas such as bathrooms, basements and attics. Silverfish are nocturnal insects that are silver or grey in colour, measuring
approximately 10-12mm in length with tiny scales and two antennae and have a tapered, tail-like appearance. Silverfish can lay up to 60 eggs per day, so a few insects can quickly become a much larger infestation. Their eggs are usually difficult to locate, as they are often hidden in tiny cracks or crevices. An infestation of silverfish can result in damage to books, photographs, paintings, plaster and other household items as they feed on both starch and cellulose. They also feed on human debris such as dead skin and hair. A common sign of the presence of silverfish to watch out for is finding unexplained holes in books or items of clothing. “Like many pests at this time of year, silverfish will move indoors to seek shelter and warmth inside homes and businesses,” Richard Faulknerof Rentokil said.
Employers want EWSS supports to be extended
Hybrid working out of favour with bosses
linked myocarditis (heart inflammation) in males. But such cases are very rare, and the benefits of vaccination continue to strongly outweigh the risks, data has shown. Covid itself can cause myocarditis, both more often and a more severe form.
Employers’ group Ibec has written to the Government asking it to extend the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme beyond April 2022 at the rates that applied during previous waves of Covid-19. The organisation is also seeking an extension of the commercial rates waiver for businesses impacted by Covid restrictions into 2022. According to Ibec, ongoing supports are now required to preserve businesses and employment as a result of the latest public health guidelines impacting on the experience economy, which is made up of restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, events, retail tourism and other related sectors. “It is clear from the feedback we have received in recent days from our members that the public are heeding the public health messaging from Government and are adjusting behaviours, including reducing social contacts,” wrote Danny McCoy, Ibec chief executive. “We hope that this response will help address the most
recent spike in Covid cases and reduce the pressure on our health system.” “Reduced socialising will also, however, have a damaging impact on the thousands of businesses in the Experience Economy which had only just begun to feel the benefits of recovery.” Mr McCoy said the impact of the latest restrictions will be particularly damaging for these firms as it comes as we enter the crucial Christmas period. “We know from the previous Covid waves, the measures that will work to help sustain this vital part of the economy and we ask you to again apply these supports in full,” he said. Ibec is calling on the Government to allocate as soon as necessary the €4bn contingency fund identified in Budget 2021 to provide the supports. It wants Revenue to continue to take “a reasonable position” on debt warehousing, with the extension of the timelines to reflect any extension of restrictions.
As the Government advises businesses to move to remote working again, new research¹ reveals that employer enthusiasm in the county for hybrid working has decreased since the phased reopening of workplaces began in September. The latest HR Barometer Report from consultants Adare Human Resource Management reveals that only one third of employers (32%) excluding retail and wholesale sectors believe hybrid working will benefit their organisation. This compares to over three quarters (76.8%) in their March HR Barometer Report. The survey also highlights the slow progress being made on addressing diversity and inclusion as well as the ongoing gender pay gap that persists in many workplaces. Derek McKay, Managing Director, Adare Human Resource Management warns that continued inaction on these matters could prove costly for employers as recruitment and talent acquisition, along with retention, remain businesses’ top priorities
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The infection destroying sport for our children
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HE referee said it was a foul but Bruno Fernandes disagreed; he ran over to the official and wagged a finger in his face. Soon the midfielder was joined by most of his Manchester United team-mates and they surrounded the ref, waving and gesticulating in a fruitless effort to make him change his mind. Their protest drew a response from the stands. Sky’s broadcast unit picked up only a little of the vitriol but, even from that, it was clear the supporters were baying for blood. A week later I saw a similarly unpleasant scene playing out around me. I wasn’t at a Premier League stadium or even a League of Ireland ground. The venue was the local park where my 10-year-old granddaughter
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was playing. The trouble didn’t arise from her game but on an adjoining pitch where boys were playing; they looked in their early teens and I was told later that it was an under-14 side. I don’t know what sparked the incident. When I turned to look, all
of the players from both teams had surrounded the referee and were waving and shouting at him. One youngster pushed an opponent who fell into the ref, knocking him sideways. As with my Premier League example, some of the supporters added their voices to the argument. There were no TV microphones to pick up the unpleasant comments - none were needed since there were only about twenty people standing around the pitch and they could be heard clearly. That made it worse. These people on the sidelines were, presumably, parents or relatives of the young players. They could easily be identified but were still prepared to shout abuse at a man who had given up his Sunday morning to help their children. Boys were the on-pitch culprits here, but a neighbour, who
used to be a referee, tells me he also had trouble with girls and that some level of abuse was common from spectators at any juvenile match. My neighbour is a former footballer who thought refereeing would let him give back something to the game he loved. He packed it in because he found the young players impossible to control and the parents as ill-disciplined as their offspring. He quit a couple of years ago, just before the Dublin District Schoolboy League (DDSL) controversially revealed that, over the course of six weeks, it had abandoned seven games because of fights and other violent incidents. Things have not improved. The North Dublin Schoolboys/ Schoolgirls Soccer League, a successor to the DDSL, was forced to cancel a whole week-
end of matches because referees were no longer prepared to put up with threatening behaviour from supporters, players, coaches and managers. I referred to the Bruno Fernandes incident because I believe this bad behaviour is a problem that starts at the top and spreads down. Every week on television we see the super stars of soccer arguing with referees, huffing and stomping around the pitch, while their managers go ballistic on the sidelines. They set a bad example but the infection might not have spread if juvenile leagues had backed their referees and made it clear that discipline would be enforced with yellow and red cards and that spectators who misbehaved would be banned from grounds. The problem is not confined to soccer. It also arises in GAA
club games at all age levels because there, too, criticism of the referee is tolerated from both players and spectators. It is not a problem for rugby where the convention is that only the team captain speaks to the referee. If he has a complaint, he makes it politely and if the complaint is rejected he accepts the referee’s ruling without protest. It’s a custom not a rule and it is not always followed, but in general it works and imposes order on the game at all levels. Last week a rugby player told a radio interviewer why discipline was better in his sport. “I played rugby for ten years,” he said, “and I can remember the name of the referee in every match I played - it was Sir.” Soccer and Gaelic sports will continue to have problems unless and until their young players can say the same.
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WILDLIFE
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Irish Garden Bird Survey
book of the week
with Justin Ivory
Robin tops the list in the annual Irish Garden Bird Survey (Photo Justin Ivory) With the weather starting to get colder the number of birds visiting our gardens will start to rise again after the usual autumn lull. And of course this heralds the annual BirdWatch Ireland Irish Garden Bird Survey, their most popular citizen science survey with over 1,000 gardens taking part! Anybody, can take part, whether you have a big garden or small, or whether you feed the birds or not! Taking part couldn’t be simpler and is a great fun family activity. All you have to do is record the highest number of each species you see at any one time using your garden each week. It doesn’t matter if they are feeding or not, if they are in your garden whether it be on the ground, in the trees or bushes etc. you can count them. Count all species including birds of prey that you come into your garden, not just the cute and cheeky Robins and Blue Tits! So what exactly does it mean when we say record the highest count of each species? For example, if on the Monday of a week you see 3 Chaffinches at the one time in the garden in the morning and then in the afternoon you see 5 Chaffinches at the same time, your count for Chaffinches for that day is 5. If later in the week you see 7 Chaffinches at one time, then your count for Chaffinches for that week is 7. So head over to the BirdWatch Ireland websitewhere you can register and get full details, and even better have a warm glow inside as you know are contributing to important data about how are birds are faring.
show of the week
HOROSCOPES
movie of the week
the same but different Emer O’Neill
moya brennan Friday December 3, 8pm: www.whaletheatre.ie
cry macho Cinemas Nationwide
THIS is a must for parents or anyone working with children who want to help them learn to embrace their differences and that being different is what makes them who they are. Emer O’Neill is a mother of two; aised in Ireland, she is Irish/Nigerian and a Bray native. Emer has become a well known figure in Ireland; she is television’s favourite Muinteor Emer from homeschool hub and co-presenter on the Today show with Dáithí Ó Sé. The Same but Different has a beautiful and powerful message, a great tool to engage in the topics of racism and inclusion.
JUST a stone’s throw from Dublin lies the hip seaside town of Greystones and one of the finest theatres on the east coast — The Whale Theatre, a wonderful, intimate space that has recently hosted some top acts like Des Bishop, Eleanor McEvoy, The Houthouse Flowers and Lisa Hannigan. Another legend is soon to tread the boards of this incredible venue with her haunting vocals — Clannad’s Moya Brennan. Her show will feature songs from her new album, An Irish Christmas, a Celticinspired work of classic and contemporary songs and carols, alongside Clannad classics.
MIKE Milo (Clint Eastwood) is a retired rodeo rider and horse trainer who is forced by his former boss (Dwight Yoakam) to go to Mexico to retrieve his estranged son (Eduardo Minett) and bring him back to the US. Cry Macho is very much a road movie, with Eastwood and Minnett taking up familiar stances. Don’t expect the thrills of Clint Classics here. This moves along at a pace you might expect from someone who is now the ripe old age of 91. This movie retreads familiar steps, but when you’re this long on the road, how can you not? And, as always, leave the PC hat at home.
gift of the week
stream of the week
self-help of the week
AriesAdvance to the next level with a partner. A test or challenge is resolved, with satisfying results. Celebrate with a favorite treat. TaurusEnergize your work with love and passion. Put heart into your performance and it soars. Physical action produces results. GeminiImagine a dream realized, especially with love and romance. Play and have fun with someone attractive. Get creative. CancerEnergize a homeimprovement project. Decisions made now can have long-lasting impact ... consider color, lighting and mood. LeoStudy options and possibilities. Opportunities could hide behind more obvious changes. Consider messaging and responses.
powerscourt whiskey hamper www.powerscourtdistillery.com/
red notice Netflix
AFTER a sell-out success last year, Powerscourt Distillery is delighted to announce that its decadent (we like the sound of that) and delicious food and whiskey pairing hampers are back for Christmas 2021. Paired with the Fercullen Irish Whiskey whiskey comes mouth-watering meats from the Wooded Pig, local honey courtesy of Powerscourt Estate, Wicklow Ban Cheese and Fercullen Whiskey Chocolates. The Hampers priced at €100 are available from the Powerscourt Distillery website. Perfect pressie for that partner who loves a bit of indulgence with the Die Hard box set . . .
RAWSON Marshall Thurber, the director of CIA and Skyscraper reunites with Dwayne Johnson, who plays the FBI’s top profiler John Hartley. The film opens with an info dump about three coveted eggs that were once the property of Cleopatra. Only two have been discovered, making the missing golden egg into a Holy Grail for treasure hunters, including one of the world’s most notorious criminals Nolan Booth (Ryan Reynolds) . . . Films like Raiders of the Lost Ark and “National Treasure” were clear inspirations but this doesn’t come close.
album of the week
day out of the week
pure mental with keith walsh Tuesday, November 30th, Mermaid Arts Bray KEITH Walsh is Pure Mental. Having finished up a five-year stint presenting on National Radio, in the pressure cooker that is a breakfast show, Keith has finally found a bit of time for himself. More importantly, he’s found time to check in with his mental health. Midlife Crisis? Midlife awakening? Breakdown? We’ll find out. This show is part of his therapy and . . . you, the audience, are his therapist! So you have been warned. Join him on a journey of introspection and exploration, as he locates his demons and traumas in order to try and find the real person underneath the fuzzy mess of stress.
cause of the week
VirgoThings could get lucrative. Harvest a windfall. Keep things simple and save extra nuts for winter. Don’t take risks or gamble. LibraAdvance toward a personal goal. Let others know what you’re up to and gain valuable support. Dress for the part you want. ScorpioCreativity and imagination thrive with peaceful conditions. Careful planning now saves money and time later. Sagittarius-
Team efforts can surge ahead. Speculate, collaborate and coordinate. Share resources, ideas and possibilities. CapricornCareer opportunities have your attention. Accept an inviting challenge. You can figure out this puzzle. Keep your objective in mind.
Feeding birds will also attract birds of prey like this Sparrowhawk (Photo Justin Ivory)
between us Little Mix
wild lights Dublin Zoo: www.dublinzoo.ie/wildlights/
the goal mile Register at: www.goalmile.org
‘DO they know it’s nearly Christmas? Well, once the Greatest Hits albums start to appear like snowflakes, then we certainly do. First up for your Christmas stocking stuffer consideration is X Factor girl group Little Mix, who rolled off the conveyor belt 10 years ago on series eight of the show. The album is a celebration of a decade of global hits from this record-breaking pop band, with songs like ‘Wings’, ‘Black Magic’, ‘Shout Out To My Ex’ and ‘Sweet Melody’ featuring alongside five brand new Little Mix songs. Sure to get the party started.
THE spectacular, night-time, must-see experience, makes its return to Dublin Zoo, with ample opportunity between now and January to marvel at the spectacle. Wild Lights will take you on a magical adventure ‘Around the world’ where you will see some of the most famous global landmarks and iconic symbols, from Spain to India and Morocco to the USA, all through a stunning display of giant colourful silk lanterns which transform Dublin Zoo at night. Definitely among the more original experiences (runs until Jan 9th).
WICKLOW residents, well used to the hills and mountains, have been asked to sign up with GOAL for the hugely popular annual fundraiser — the GOAL Mile. The even returns this year with both in person and virtual events for the first time ever. Pictured at the launch for the 2021 event are Senior Dublin ladies’ footballer Sinead Ahearn, award-winning writer Paul Howard, Irish Paralympic athlete Greta Streimikyte and Shamrock Rovers’ Captain Ronan Finn. (Participants can take part throughout December).
AquariusFair winds and smooth sailing grace your journey. Explore, investigate and discover. Learn from respected elders and teachers. PiscesTackle detailed tasks to manage financial, legal or insurance matters. Bolster your shared investments through careful monitoring.
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wexfordinpictures
Paddy White, Paddy Murphy and Paddy Kenny at the Enniscorthy Tractor Run in aid of St Patrick’s Special School and the Hope Cancer Support Centre
Breda Cahill with her son Brenday Cahill- Flynn at the Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Civic Recognition Awards in the Riverside Hotel
Bernie Power, John Power, Cllr Jim Codd, Jamie Bates and Holly Power at the launch of an exhibition ‘In The Rare Old Times’ in Stella Maris Hall, Kilmore
Mark Byrne at the Enniscorthy Tractor Run in aid of St Patrick’s Special School and the Hope Cancer Support Centre
Louise Dodds, receives the Irish Dancing award from Cll John O Rourke at the Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Civic Recognition Awards in the Riverside Hotel
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We take a look back at extracts from old newspapers to see what was in the news this month in years gone by
Freemans Jrn 08/11/1844
Irish Ind 07/11/1924
Irish Press 01/11/1963
Freemans Jrn, 29/11/1921
Ev Press 28/11/1979
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COMMUNITY Public Notice re Enniscorthy lawn Cemetery Patrons are respectfully reminded that the grass area of all grave plots in Enniscorthy lawn cemetery must be kept completely clear at all times, as per the 2021 bye-laws for the regulation of all open burial grounds within the jurisdiction of Wexford County Council.* Personal items such as flowers, wreaths, plant pots, plaques, and kerbing are not permitted on the grass areas, and should be restricted to the paved plinth area of each plot. *Any flowers or wreaths placed on a lawn cemetery grave after burials have taken place shall be removed by the plot owner or their representatives within three months from the date of the last interment. These shall be deposited in the area provided. Grass will be reinstated by the Council after three months from the date of last interment on all such plots. Failure to comply with the above requirement is an offence under the bye laws, with a Fixed Payment Notice of €75 applicable. Your co-operation in this matter is appreciated, in order to facilitate the maintenance and appearance of the lawn cemetery, as intended. A copy of the relevant bye laws is available at www.wexfordcoco.ie
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PLANNING Wexford County Council Grants for Protected Structures Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2022
Wexford County Council wishes to invite applications under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme as operated by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage This scheme seeks to assist with the repair and conservation of Protected Structures and Proposed Protected Structures and in certain cases, for the conservation of structures within Architectural Conservation Areas, and to support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftworkers and tradespeople. The scheme will be administered by Wexford County Council, with grants of between €2,500 and €15,000. Applicants will be required to provide a minimum of 50% matching funding. Completed application forms must be received at Wexford County Council by 4pm on Friday 14th January 2022.
Historic Structures Fund 2022
The Historic Structures Fund 2022 is also open to applications, with a closing date for submission of applications to Wexford County Council of Friday 14th January 2022. Further information and application forms for both schemes are available on the Wexford County Council website, or from the Planning Section Customer Service Unit, telephone 053-9196101.
REGISTER OF ELECTORS
IF YOU ARE NOT ON THE REGISTER OF ELECTORS, YOU CANNOT VOTE. Register to Vote by
25TH NOVEMBER 2021 Wexford County Council has created a new draft Register of Electors and it is available to view until 25th November 2021 at Local Authority Offices, Post Offices, Libraries, Garda Stations, Citizens Information Centres and online at www.checktheregister.ie If you will be aged 18 or over on or before 15th February 2022 make sure that you are on the Draft Register and that your name, address and other details are correct. Remember, if you are not on the register, you cannot vote! If you are not on the Register, or there is a mistake in your details, please contact Wexford County Council to have your details added or amended. If you have recently become an Irish Citizen, please contact Wexford County Council to have your details entered or updated on the Register. For further information, contact
Wexford County Council, Franchise Section T: 053 919 6255 / 053 919 6490 E: franchise@wexfordcoco.ie