The Irish Agricultural Museum is located on the beautiful grounds of Johnstown Castle, one of the most picturesque spots in Co. Wexford. Since 1973 the board of the Museum have developed one of the finest collections of agricultural machine and artefacts of rural life in Ireland. Wexford Local Development have had a strong working relationship […]

Wexford Lavender Farm, the county’s newest tourist attraction was officially opened recently by RTE Broadcaster, Joe Duffy.  Located in lovely rolling countryside near Inch in North Wexford, the unique facility set on a working farm is the brainchild of owners Moira & Cary Hart is set to become one of the top tourist attractions in […]

Back in 2004, Malcolm & Fiona Falconer sat with their three small children at the kitchen table of their terraced home in South London and decided to change their lives forever.  Sticking a pin in a map of Ireland, they jumped ship and bought a small holding of four acres in Monamolin, Co Wexford.  They […]

Walking is a social activity which has grown hugely in popularity in recent years. Walking is popular because anyone can do it regardless of their fitness levels and it is the cheapest form of exercise available – all you need are a pair of shoes or runners! Walking is also a very social exercise because […]

Kavanagh Meats Ltd based on the Old Dublin Road in Enniscorthy originated in the 1970’s when James Kavanagh offered a service for local farmers to slaughter cattle and sheep for their own consumption. In the early 1990’s, James’ two sons, Garret & Bill joined the business and since then it has evolved primarily as a […]

If you are looking for work and feel that your skills need updating or are interested in moving into a new area of work, why not try one of our free courses. Wexford Local Development provides free training to unemployed  job  seekers that will assist individuals into employment. Full timetable below:  How to Register * To […]

The local community in Rathangan will be hosting a Family Fun Day this Sunday (June 22nd) beside Rathangan Hall. The Fun Day will start at 2:00pm and will have lots of activities for all the family, particularly the younger generations. The main event of the Family Fun Day will be a ceremony to officially open […]

Poulfur Autistic Unit, which provides for children across the New Ross district since 2010, was a deserving recipient of a fabulous handmade timber play-castle from Tintern Men’s Group this week, which has now been set up for all to enjoy in their outside play area. A Wood-Working Course for this group of local men, funded by Wexford Local Development and delivered […]

  The community get together to make Piercestown village look even better! Over the last few weeks, a number of people and groups in Piercestown have been working hard clearing areas and planting flowers to make the village even more colourful and attractive. Piercestown Men’s Breakfast club, along with Residents groups, Girls Guides, young people in […]

Simone Walsh is a graduate of the College of Art & Design in Dublin. She is a visual artist who has developed her own unique style which captures the vibrancy and transparency of colour. Simone first came to national prominence in 1995 when two of her art campaigns, “Green Island” and “Naturally Guinness” were used in […]