New Ross Fun Group has a community run summer camp for children 5-13 years in the New Ross area with affordable prices for families. For information on registration pleae click on the link below Summer Fun in New Ross  

WLD is offering a range of training courses and workshops in Clonroche, please click on the link below for more information Clonroche Training Courses  

Wexford Local Development (WLD) and our predecessor organisation the Wexford Organisation for Rural Development (WORD) have successfully supported Wexford communities and small businesses under the LEADER programme since 1991. We have built a track record of working with local community leaders and businesses to assess their needs and to provide supports to help them prosper. […]

The Rural Development (LEADER) Programme supported over 206 enterprises across the County with a €4.5 million investment while creating and sustaining over 300 jobs within the Enterprise Sector.  In addition €5 million was invested into the Community Sector of County Wexford. Enterprise Supports 290514 Community Sector 290514                

WLD are currently conducting an evaluation of the current Rural Development/LEADER Programme.  Every project funded under this programme will receive a questionnaire for completion.  If you have completed a project under the RDP and wish to submit the questionnaire online, please return the relevant document below to:  edake@wld.ie Community Questionnaire Enterprise Questionnaire

The Woodturning Studio, Gorey, Co Wexford Having always had a passion for woodturning, Robert O Connor concentrated on kitchen and cabinet making for more than twenty years. The downturn in the economy in recent years, with the resultant fall in demand for kitchen units was instrumental in Robert’s decision to explore alternative income streams.  His […]

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 […]