Sadly, Enniscorthy's Rafter Street is really beginning to revert to its original state in recent months. General filth, oil, dog dirt and chewing gum are increasingly evident. Excessive amounts of vehicular traffic - road cleaning trucks, recycling and delivery lorries - are destroying the pedestrianised ambience that the street had achieved since its refurbishment. There seems to be no restriction on when the street is available for traffic. Already the paving is being broken up. Chewing gum is starting to put in an appearance and needs to be tackled NOW before the street is permanently disfigured. Given the Council's usual lethargic reaction to most things I wouldn't hold my breath while waiting for the gum problem to be tackled. Click on the pics to enlarge.
Monica's Hair Stylists on Slaney Street shows just what a smart paint job can do and it's now a beacon on this rather unkempt street. The Council are supposed to be taking charge of the derelict premises next door which should further improve the street - hopefully!
Meanwhile, another new business - The Cotton Tree Café has recently opened in the old Marc's Craft Butchers premises on Slaney Place and very attractive it looks too. I'm already hearing good things about it and intend to check it out for myself shortly.
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