County Wexford Guide: Local Services, Businesses and News

Wexford at a glance

Wexford is Ireland's sunny south-east, with long sandy beaches like Curracloe, the rugged Hook Peninsula and some of the country's richest farmland.

Rosslare Europort links the county to Britain and France, and Gorey has become one of the fastest-growing towns in the region. Wexford town is home to the internationally known Wexford Festival Opera, Enniscorthy is a historic market town on the Slaney, and New Ross looks out over the Barrow.

Tourism, agriculture and food production all play big parts in the local economy, so the county gets much busier from late spring to early autumn.

Wexford County Council handles planning permission, roads, housing, libraries and local property tax queries. Report potholes, dumping or broken street lights directly to the council.

• Bins and recycling: household waste is collected by private operators, so compare the providers that serve your area.
• Water: managed by Uisce Éireann. Many rural homes use private wells and septic tanks.
• Motor tax: renew online at motortax.ie.
• Getting around: Rosslare, Wexford, Enniscorthy and Gorey are on the rail line to Dublin, and the M11 links north Wexford to the capital.

Holiday-home owners often need caretaking, cleaning, gardening and seasonal maintenance, so line up a reliable local provider before the summer.

Finding the right tradesperson in Wexford is easier with a few simple checks:

1. Get three written quotes for any job over a few hundred euro, and confirm whether VAT is included.

2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts, especially for roofing, building and tree work.

3. Check registrations: electricians should be registered with Safe Electric, and gas installers with RGII. For home energy grants, use an SEAI-registered contractor.

4. Coastal homes: ask about weather-resistant materials for roofs, windows and render, as salt air and wind take their toll.

5. Plan around summer: many tradespeople are busiest from May to September, so book bigger jobs for spring or autumn.

6. Septic tanks: use a contractor with a valid waste collection permit for desludging.

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Wexford's summer visitors and growing towns give businesses two strong markets. Here's how to reach both:

• Local Enterprise Office Wexford offers mentoring, training and grants for small businesses, including Trading Online Vouchers.
• Prepare for summer: demand rises sharply from May to September, so update hours, menus and booking links before the season starts.
• Don't forget the off-season: the Wexford Festival Opera in October and November brings visitors when the beaches are quiet.
• Complete your listing: businesses with photos, opening hours and a full description get more enquiries.

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