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Wexford's Loftus Hall has been placed up for sale again... The historic Loftus Hall was bought by a group called Oakmount, under Paddy McKillen Jr and Matt Ryan, back in 2022. As per The Irish Times article, the new owners planned to turn Loftus Hall into a “luxury destination hotel.” It was reported in 2022 …
40 new homes have been built in Wexford by CHI... Co-operative Housing Ireland (CHI) announces the completion of 40 new homes at Forthview, Wexford while emphasising to the Minister for Housing the key role of Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) in meeting social housing need. The homes were delivered in partnership with Wexford County Council and …
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Two new padel courts are currently being built in a Wexford location.... Padel is a form of tennis that's rapidly growing across Europe. In 2017, just three padel courts existed across all of Ireland. However, the growth of the sport across Ireland and Europe cannot be overstated. Now, 50 padel courts exist across Ireland, while …
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An application has been submitted to turn a Wexford hotel into a centre for those seeking "emergency accommodation"..." An application has been lodged with the Wexford County Council planning authority. The application was made on behalf of Vision Accommodation Solution Limited, with an address at Ballymount, Dublin. The company's director is Samantha Fisher, with an …
Local Sinn Féin TD Fionntán Ó Suilleabháin has welcomed the decision by the Seán Doyle Group to withdraw its application for IPAS accommodation beside Gorey's Main Street area... An application was made to Wexford County Council on February 19th for a change of use for a property 'Waygood', which is situated across from Gorey's Coach …
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It was the biggest talking point in Gorey for the last four days... Planning permission was sought for an IPAS centre in Gorey, County Wexford. The application to Wexford County Council was submitted by Sean Doyle Developments LTD on February 19th. The proprietor was planning to "change the of use from previously granted planning permission …
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Planning permission has been sought for an IPAS centre in Gorey, County Wexford... The application to Wexford County Council was submitted by Sean Doyle Developments LTD on February 19th. The SD Group own and lease a vast portfolio of residential, commercial and retail properties around Dublin and the South East areas of Ireland. Along with that, …
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The Heritage Council is now accepting applications from voluntary or community groups and not for profit non-governmental organisations in Wexford for its Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2025... In 2024, the scheme funded the Irish Street Arts Circus and Spectacle Network in Wexford to develop a National Circus and Fairground Archive, it supported the Tara Hill Community Development …
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The average house price across Ireland continues to rise, making it increasingly challenging for buyers to step onto and move up the property ladder... However, certain areas of the country remain significantly more expensive than others. Chill Insurance has analysed housing data from 2010 to 2024 across all Irish counties. The study examined average house prices, …
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There are a number of unbelievable properties across Wexford... Regarded for its sun and being close to some of the country's best beaches, this property really does have it all. Along with the sun, and being close to the beach, this property is ideally located in the picturesque Tara Hill, just outside of Gorey in …
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This sale came as a bit of a shock today... Clayton Whites Hotel, based in the heart of Wexford town, has been sold. It was announced today that Dalata, who are the biggest hotel operator in Ireland and owned Clayton Whites Hotel, have sold their hotel for €21 million. They have sold their hotel to …
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It's some good news for the people of North Wexford... Wexford County Council recently announced that they were delighted to receive word that a grant of €4.9 million has been allocated under the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media, for the first phase development of …
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