WLD offers Business Skills Training Workshops for people who are about to or have recently started their own business. These workshops are designed for those who are in the process of availing of the Back To Work Enterprise Allowance & Short Term Enterprise Allowance schemes.  For further information please click on the link: Business Skills […]

Wexford Local Development has been to the forefront of supporting the local artisan crafts sector for many years. We recognise that a vibrant and active crafts sector showcases the strengths of a county, adds to its attractiveness as a tourism destination and helps to create sustainable employment in rural areas. Over the past number of […]

2015 Wexford Business Awards Finalists Announced  Innovation, determination and energy is what Wexford Business is all about Wexford’s most innovative and resilient businesses from retail to manufacturing have been announced as finalists in the 2015 Wexford Business Awards. Businesses shortlisted this year range from start-ups to family businesses and well-known companies including retailers, manufacturers, training […]

Wexford Local Development are delighted with the news that the county has received a substantial allocation of €9.8m in LEADER funding for the period to 2020. This funding was announced on 10th March by Alan Kelly T.D.,Minister of the Environment, Community & Local Government and Ann Phelan, T.D.,Minister of State for Rural Affairs and is […]

Wexford Local Development are delighted that a group we have supported for many years, the Irish Agricultural Museum, were recently awarded the prestigious title of ‘Best Museum 2014’ at an awards ceremony in Dublin organised by the Industrial Heritage Association of Ireland. The Irish Agricultural Museum is located on the beautiful grounds of Johnstown Castle, one […]

Ultra-high speed broadband could be on its way to rural Wexford at last.  A three month technical trial testing a new service to rural areas will be initiated in Taghmon within months.  Formal agreement on the trial was signed between Wexford Local Development and Chinese broadband firm Wuhan Vstar on the 2nd of February.  Local […]

‘Moving from Primary to Secondary School.’  The transition from primary to secondary school is a big moment in a young persons education. Changing from being the oldest group in a smaller school to the youngest group in a bigger school can be a challenge. Join our keynote speaker Sharon Hayden from the National Parents Council for tips, […]

The 150 year old large red bricked structure known as the Church Institute situated on the corner of Castle Street and Church Street in Enniscorthy has been beautifully restored and is now opened as a community facility available to the wider community including children, youth groups, adults, people with disabilities and special interest groups. In […]

Keeping peace with teenagers isn’t always easy. Do you ever feel you’d like a helping hand when it comes to getting the best out of communicating with your teens? County Wexford Education Network is delighted to invite you to a two evening workshop in New Ross with Dermot Rafter on the ups and downs of […]

WLD are running a Retail & Hospitality course, including work experience, in Gorey commencing in early March.  Please click on the link for further information: Poster Retail