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The Rosslare Harbour/Kilrane Environmental Group (RHKEG) is to officially launch its Community Biodiversity Action Plan in Kilrane National School on Wednesday, May 1 at 7.30 p.m.
The realisation that works to protect the rapidly disappearing coastline at Rosslare Strand are not due to begin for at least two years has left Labour councillor George Lawlor warning of the “monumental difficulties” which lie ahead for people in the area. At a Dáil hearing, Cllr Lawlor’s party colleague, Deputy Brendan Howlin, requested an update on the coastal protection scheme in the Strand from new Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW Kieran O Donnell.
The long-awaited dry spell has provided relief for famers across the county, allowing them to plant crops and access previously waterlogged land. However, the prolonged rainfall which beset the nation is set to be repeated in the months and years ahead causing untold issues for the agriculture sector.
A member of the Rosslare district has called upon the council to sever all ties with Johnstown Castle following a perceived snub for an event last week. The event in question saw a historic stained glass window unveiled at the castle to much fanfare and ceremony. However, despite hosting its annual civic awards at Johnstown and supporting the Jazz at Johnstown event, no one from the Rosslare Municipal District (RMD) was invited to the event.
The victim of an alleged kidnapping attempt in Enniscorthy has spoken of how the experience has “shrunk her world” and made her afraid to do the thing she loves most. Julie Kirwan (42) is an experienced runner and has completed a number of marathons and long-distance events since taking up the sport at the age of 24.