BirdWatch Ireland’s National Dawn Chorus Day takes place on Sunday next, May 19th. Those in Co Wexford prepared to make the early start are guaranteed one of the best choral works they will ever hear at historic Tintern Abbey, near Saltmills. Meet at the barrier at the entrance to the abbey at 4.30am. The walk will be led by Chris Wilson, Alan McGuire and Don Conroy with breakfast afterwards at the Wheelhouse Cafe, Fethard-on-Sea. While the “show” is free you pay for your breakfast! This event is held in conjunction with the South Australia Branch of Birds Australia who will be holding their own Dawn Chorus event on the same day in Caroline Forest. There is also a “Dusk Chorus” event on Forth Mountain at 8pm that evening.
Wexford Tidy Towns
We are a voluntary group working together to ensure that Wexford is always looking its best.
A beautifully designed new landscaped “garden” on Wexford’s 1798 Street has its official opening on Thursday, April 25 at 11.30am. The project, a collaborative effort involving Wexford Tidy Towns and Wexford Borough Council, transforms what was a very unloved space into something altogether different. Two spaces, on either side of the road, have been transformed, in a simple but effective way, with meandering pathways, carefully stocked flower-beds, shrubs, trees and wall trellises. Attractive seating will be installed shortly. The designers have given a serious nod to biodiversity in the choice of plants and the decision to leave wild strips along walls. The birds, bees and butterflies will be happy here! Overall, this is a clever use of a relatively small area. The hope is that this oasis of calm will be embraced by the local community and become a place to meet, chat and simply relax.