Enniscorthy DZ
A number of events, initiatives and projects have already taken place in the Enniscorthy DZ and more are scheduled for the coming months & year.
1. Energy Meitheal
Enniscorthy Energy Upgrade Meitheal 2025 | Wexford County Council
2. Enniscorthy Climate Champions
Enniscorthy Climate Champions 2025 | Wexford County Council
https://www.southeastradio.ie/enniscorthy-leads-the-way-in-climate-action/
3. Slaney Catchment LAWPRO & Wexford County Council Event
4. Community Climate Action Programme
Two community/voluntary organisations were successful in securing funding through the DECC Community Climate Action Programme. The fund is administered through Wexford County Council and supports projects and initiatives that facilitate climate action within local communities to build Low Carbon, Sustainable Communities.
Home - Enniscorthy Community Allotments
5. Town Air Project
Townair - University of Galway
Station 24 Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford | AirQuality.ie
Air Pollution Talk | Enniscorthy Community College
6. Conundrum Project- Sustainable Community Mobility Strategy
Using Enniscorthy as a testbed, this joint project with UCD and Trinity College seeks to demonstrate how shared mobility solutions—such as shared electric vehicles and low-carbon transport initiatives—can help reduce carbon emissions while simultaneously reconnecting communities and addressing the issue of social isolation
Sustainable, Shared Community Mobility Project Among National Challenge Fund Finalists - E3 | Trinity College Dublin
7. HPBA
The High-Performance Building Alliance (HPBA) located in the Enniscorthy Decarbonisation Zone is a Centre of Excellence dedicated to reducing the effects of climate change by improving the built environment.Home - High Performance Building Alliance
8. Energy Cloud
EnergyCloud and Electric Ireland partner to tackle energy poverty with surplus renewable energy
Homes in Enniscorthy could benefit from surplus renewable electricity to heat their water cylinders for free under a pilot initiative being rolled out by Energy Cloud, a new social enterprise supported by Eirgrid, energy suppliers and Wexford County Council.
The free electricity that is effectively dumped at night-time when electricity demand falls and wind turbines are turned off should instead be used to alleviate fuel poverty.
Energy Cloud and Wexford County Council are working together to identify houses in the Enniscorthy Area to trial this project.
9. Enniscorthy Heritage led Regeneration Plan
Recognising the unique opportunities of the Enniscorthy Castle, St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Vinegar Hill, the Athenaeum, the River Slaney, and many other sites, this plan sets out a vision and action plan to ensure Enniscorthy values its unique heritage, showcasing it with pride and ambition to pass on to future generations.
https://www.studiomyco.com/projects/enniscorthytownheritage-ledregenerationplan
10. Enniscorthy Town Centre First Plan
Loci - Enniscorthy Town Centre First Plan
11. ECO Driving – Enniscorthy Machinery Yard
A pilot Eco Driving initiative is scheduled for Dec 2025 for drivers of Wexford County Council Vehicles.
Eco Driver Training - FTAI
12. Over 55s Climate Course
Jacinta Barrins, retired UN Diplomat brings her Over 55s Climate Chats to Enniscorthy starting in February 2026.This free six-week course helps participants to understand the issues around climate change and what they can do about it.
13. Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme
Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme
14. Enniscorthy Area Local Transport Plan
The Final Draft of the Enniscorthy Area Local Transport Plan is currently under review by the NTA in advance of public consultation
15. ZEVI EV Charging Hub
Currently investigating a suitable site for Fast Charging and residential EV charging in the town centre of Enniscorthy for EV owners with no off-street parking and for destination charging
16. EV On-Boarding
A pilot EV on-boarding session is scheduled for current and potential drivers of the fleet Electric Vehicles to provide drivers with an information video and key tips to aid their transition to EV driving.
17. 100 million Trees Project
Enniscorthy Business Park - 100 Million Trees Project
18. Climate Action Weeks (May 2024 & 2025).
Climate Action & Biodiversity Fortnight 2025 | Wexford County Council
Climate Action Week 2024 | Wexford County Council
The Enniscorthy Energy Master Plan was launched during Climate Action Week 2024 and an Energy Clinic was hosted in the Enniscorthy DZ
reg_504_0_240115_EMP Final_Report_Enniscorthy SEC FINAL.pdf