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 […]

Wexford Local Development works with a range of community organisations throughout Co. Wexford supporting a variety of positive health related actions, including Wexford Street Soccer League. Since 2012, we have also supported the roll-out of the Irish Cancer Society’s Community Health Education Programme, raising awareness of measures which help to reduce your risk to cancer. […]

Wexford Local Development (WLD) through the LEADER programme 2007-2013 have played a key role in the development of The Rug Hub – a niche rural business operating in North Wexford. Owned and managed by Beryl Power, the Rug Hub was established in the autumn of 2007 and is currently operating from converted stables on her […]

Sunday, 14th June 2014 was a memorable day in the life of the community of The Ballagh, a rural parish enveloped in a rich history and heritage. located in the heart of Co Wexford. This time last year, the local school Parents Association decided that it would be good for the community to record and preserve […]

Oaklands Lake in New Ross is now recognised as one of the finest coarse angling lakes of its type in Ireland or Britain. It is one of Co. Wexford’s most important outdoor activity tourism destinations and has made important attempts to engage wheelchair users in the sport of angling. The reviews of Oaklands Lake on […]