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Irish Independent
a day ago
- General
- Irish Independent
Wexford's ‘secret garden' may be getting an extension as council called upon to purchase adjoining lands
Wexford People Today at 21:00 One of Co Wexford's best kept secrets may be getting an extension after calls were made to purchase some of its adjoining lands. Located in the middle of Rosslare Harbour, Kirwan's Garden (also known as The Secret Garden) has been developed and maintained by the local environmental group who have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag for their work there. The small woodland and park area, which features a pond, a hobbit house, and picnic benches, faces out onto approximately two-and-a-half acres of unused land; and at the May meeting of the Rosslare Municipal District (RMD) cathaoirleach Jim Codd asked whether that land could be purchased so that the garden could be extended. 'I have visited The Secret Garden and it's an absolute credit to the group, it's the most fantastic woodland, you could only feel better in yourself after walking through it,' said Councillor Codd. 'I know Wexford County Council (WCC) has assisted the group down there previously, but I understand there's a couple of acres at the back of it – it's Office of Public Works (OPW) land. "Could we write to the OPW and try to secure it? Community groups like this must be supported. To have a forest like that in the middle of a built up area is simply fantastic.' Environmental engineer Rory O'Mahony also visited the garden recently and remarked that the OPW did not appear to be 'particular interested' in the land in question. Director of services with the RMD, Lynda Lacey, offered some further hope as she promised that she would 'investigate and see what potential there is to purchase' the land in question. Separately the Rosslare Harbour/Kilrane Environment Group (RHKEG) has made a submission to the RMD asking that it purchase the land on its behalf. 'We are very conscious of the impact of climate change and the need to do our part in rewilding and giving back to nature,' wrote chairman of the RHKEG, Micheál Delaney. 'Our area is becoming more residential and industrial and we should be planning on developing biodiversity corridors where we can. An opportunity now exists and we strongly recommend that it be given fair consideration. 'There is a two-and-a-half acre site owned and currently unused by the OPW in the customs compound that borders our wetland/ biodiversity pond area. This is part of an overall 17 acre site. We understand that this entire facility will be moved to the port area within the coming years and that the land will become available for future development. "The two-and-a-half acres that border the gardens could help to develop an extensive woodland area of native trees and shrubs with added opportunity for restoration and protection of biodiversity. It will support the idea of a biodiversity corridor that allows nature to live and thrive amongst us. This is an opportunity for us to do something really beneficial for future generations. To have a seven-acre Village Park and Gardens within the confines of an expanding Rosslare Harbour and Kilrane would be wonderful.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man shot by Broward deputy after hitting 2 officers faces several felony charges
The man who punched a Broward Sheriff's Office deputy in the face before a second deputy shot him Sunday is facing felony charges, according to authorities. Joshua Gullatt, 22, was identified Monday as the man who BSO officers shot the day before on the 4000 block of Southwest 26th Street. Gullatt faces a slew of charges, including battery on a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. READ MORE: BSO deputy shot man after he punched another officer in the face, officials say Around 12:20 p.m., BSO spokesman Carey Codd said deputies went to 4017 Southwest 26th Street in West Park to respond to a call of a 'disturbance involving a weapon.' When they arrived, Gullatt punched one of the deputies and knocked him to the ground. Another deputy tried to subdue Gullatt with a Taser stun gun, Codd added. Gullatt then hit that deputy and ran into a bedroom, arming himself with a 'deadly weapon,' according to the sheriff's office, which did not specify the weapon. Codd said that's when one of the deputies opened fire and shot Gullatt. BSO deputies provided first aid before paramedics took him to the hospital. As of Monday evening, he remained in the hospital and his condition was not immediately. There's also no available information on his legal representation. Paramedics also took the deputy who was hit to the ground to the hospital, where Codd noted he was treated for his injuries and released. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting by the deputies. BSO's Internal Affairs Unit is also conducting an administrative review of the shooting, according to Codd. The sheriff's Office Homicide and Crime Scene detectives are investigating the circumstances that led to deputies being called to the scene. The deputy who fired his weapon is on administrative assignment pending the investigation, Codd said.
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Miami Herald
Man shot by Broward deputy after hitting 2 officers faces several felony charges
The man who punched a Broward Sheriff's Office deputy in the face before a second deputy shot him Sunday is facing felony charges, according to authorities. Joshua Gullatt, 22, was identified Monday as the man who BSO officers shot the day before on the 4000 block of Southwest 26th Street. Gullatt faces a slew of charges, including battery on a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. READ MORE: BSO deputy shot man after he punched another officer in the face, officials say Around 12:20 p.m., BSO spokesman Carey Codd said deputies went to 4017 Southwest 26th Street in West Park to respond to a call of a 'disturbance involving a weapon.' When they arrived, Gullatt punched one of the deputies and knocked him to the ground. Another deputy tried to subdue Gullatt with a Taser stun gun, Codd added. Gullatt then hit that deputy and ran into a bedroom, arming himself with a 'deadly weapon,' according to the sheriff's office, which did not specify the weapon. Codd said that's when one of the deputies opened fire and shot Gullatt. BSO deputies provided first aid before paramedics took him to the hospital. As of Monday evening, he remained in the hospital and his condition was not immediately. There's also no available information on his legal representation. Paramedics also took the deputy who was hit to the ground to the hospital, where Codd noted he was treated for his injuries and released. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting by the deputies. BSO's Internal Affairs Unit is also conducting an administrative review of the shooting, according to Codd. The sheriff's Office Homicide and Crime Scene detectives are investigating the circumstances that led to deputies being called to the scene. The deputy who fired his weapon is on administrative assignment pending the investigation, Codd said.
Irish Independent
07-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Majority of Irish businesses preparing for weaker economy amid trade war as firms look to cut reliance on US, survey shows
Irish businesses and IT firms with over 250 employees said one of their key economic concerns for the next year is a trade war with the US, the survey from consulting company Expleo said. A majority of the companies said they are already preparing for a weaker Irish and global economy – with 64pc of them saying they've assigned at least one person or a team to assess the impact of US policies on their businesses. As a result, 57pc of the companies surveyed said they were looking into how to reduce their reliance on the US. Managing director for Expleo Ireland Phil Codd said Irish businesses would need to diversify to work against the uncertainties. 'Our research clearly points to a nervousness among the largest enterprises in Ireland about geopolitical risk,' he said. 'By diversifying their trading relationships and reducing overreliance on any one market – even one as significant as the US – organisations can build greater resilience against global economic shocks.' With 28pc of large enterprises saying a trade war with the US would be their second-greatest threat, Mr Codd also warned against knee-jerk reactions. 'The US remains the world's largest economy and an important trading partner. The goal should not be to abandon trading relationships with the US, but to supplement it with new ones,' he said. 'Now is not the time to retreat – it is a time for bold action. The most successful organisations of the future will be those who embrace change, not fear it. In times of uncertainty, they will step forward, innovate and transform.' The survey spoke to 200 people from across Irish businesses who also worried about other local challenges they needed to face in order to be more prepared for trade barriers. Business leaders said other concerns were constraints for digital infrastructure in Ireland and cybersecurity threats to their firms. A majority of the enterprises viewed Ireland as a good location for digital innovation. Despite their economic concerns, 66pc of large organisations are expecting their businesses to grow over the next 12 months.
BBC News
06-03-2025
- BBC News
Kent: Bedgebury Pinetum celebrates 100 years with forest trail
A Kent arboretum holding the world's largest collection of conifers is celebrating its centenary with the launch of a new National Pinetum near Goudhurst holds around 12,000 trees and will celebrate 100 years of conservation works having first opened in arboretum has launched a new walking trail through the site which will share the stories behind Bedgebury and the people who have contributed to its trail marks the first of a slate of centenary events including the ceremonial planting of a Japanese hemlock tree to commemorate the centenary on 19 March. Winding through the forest, the 1.6 mile (2.57km) trail will include stops to learn about the history of the country collection began when William Dallimore, Bedgebury's first curator, planted a Japanese hemlock tree in the same species of tree, grown from seeds collected in the wild in Japan, will be planted on 19 March to mirror the planting 100 years Codd, manager of Bedgebury for Forestry England who look after the site, said: "This year's special events offer unique opportunities to discover the fascinating stories behind our trees and understand how our research today is helping create climate-resilient forests for future generations."Bedgebury welcomes over 500,000 visitors each year and grows more than 2,000 trees and shrubs from seedlings annually to be planted on the estate or sent to other botanic gardens in the UK and Europe.
