KILTEALYBALLINDAGGIN
COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND
There are no plans in place yet to open Kiltealy Community Playground or Ballindaggin Community Park. As part of the government phase two some playgrounds around the country are now open. In order for playgrounds to reopen; they must be supervised at all times and must be cleaned down after each use. As Kiltealy Community Playground and Ballindaggin Community Park are not supervised they will remain closed till further notice and till they can be opened safely while adhering to government restriction guidelines.
MEMORIALS OF THE DEAD
An updated book ‘Memorials of the Dead’ is being compiled for Kiltealy as it is almost 30 years since the previous book was published. If anyone wish to add details to this new addition concerning family interred in either burial grounds or if they have old memory cards they would like shown in this publication, please contact Fr Jim Fegan at 087 2395087.
KILTEALY TIDY TOWNS
Kiltealy Tidy Towns committee continue to make many improvements to the village with lovely flower beds, tree planting and seating. Their latest work is making a courtyard beside the church car park along the entrance to the wood hub. Stonework, seating and planting is in progress and when completed it will be an ideal place to relax while taking in views of the Blackstairs especially after completing Kiltealy walking trails.
DUFFRY ROVERS
Duffry Rovers GAA Club have reopened the walking track at Coolree in accordance with phase two of government easing of restrictions. Timings are as follows: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. will be for the eldery and those cocooning and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. is for everyone else. Please adhere to government restrictions when using this facility. Good news for all. Enjoy.
FROM THE ARCHIVES 2018.
Kiltealy and Ballindaggin swept the boards at the recent Wexford County Council Environment Awards. Congratulations to Kiltealy Tidy Towns committee on achieving first place for ‘Best Community Environment Initiative’ in the ‘Keep Wexford Beautiful competition, a great achievement for the committee and the community. They received a beautiful engraved plaque and €400. Congratulations to St Colman’s School, Ballindaggin, who were the overall winners for County Wexford’s cleanest school. well done to the children and staff for their hard work and tremendous efforts in achieving this award. The annual event celebrates the environment and voluntary efforts of those who strive to maintain it in their local area.
People living in Kiltealy and Ballindaggin at the foot of Blackstairs Mountains were among the worst hit by the recent blizzard with all minor roads in the area impassable but especially remote mountain lanes which were inaccessible with huge drifts. Farmers in the area were especially hard hit by the storm as they tended to livestock, even tractors were having difficulty moving. Frozen water pipes caused much hardship for many. Unlike 1982 everyone was warned well in advance so all households were well prepared with freezers stocked to capacity and Wexford County Council were also ready for the blizzard with large stocks of salt and machinery to clear roads.
Work is almost completed on the notorious Doran’s Bridge outside Kiltealy village. Wexford County Council began work in early June resurfacing the road, raising it and re-aligned the signage, new road markings have also been completed. The cutting back of ditch and trees on the Bunclody side made a big impact on visibility and some local volunteers have re-seeded the margin. Solar powered flashing lights will be erected in the coming weeks. The junction will be further monitored over the coming months but it is hoped that the changes will have a positive effect on safety at the crossing.
November 2018: Work on Doran’s Bridge crossing outside Kiltealy village is now complete. The organising committee and members of Wexford County Council met at the junction on Friday morning last to mark the success of the job which has made a huge Impact on safety at the crossing. The removal of the hedgerow, raising the road and flashing lights on Bunclody side has been a big improvement. The committee are hopeful that the council may provide flashing lights on the Mohurry side in due course. Nov.2018.