In the second part of our series on tourism in County Wexford in the era of Covid-19, we speak to hoteliers about how summer 2021 is shaping up. Massive demand for longer stays has been a new feature this year, with bookings coming in earlier than ever before. Hoteliers sense the year can be salvaged as parents want to get away from their homes and enjoy a much deserved relaxing break.
Colm Neville (Riverside Park Hotel & The Crown Bar)
Visit Wexford chairman and hotelier Colm Neville said: Over the last couple of weeks they have started to come in for July and August. There are even some for earlier in the summer. People are anxious to get on the move. The trade itself is reporting that it s shaping up to be an even busier summer than last summer.
Well known Belcoo man Jim Conway will be remembered as someone who was a “friend to everyone”. The 87 year old passed away from Covid-19 at the South West Acute Hospital on January 17 and his daughter Ciara spoke about the man who was such an integral part of the community in Belcoo for decades. Born in 1933 in Cookstown, Jim’s family moved to Belcoo in 1936 after his family bought a business known as Kelly’s Hotel. His education was gained at Belcoo Primary School, a year at St. Michael’s College, Enniskillen before he went to St. Mary’s Boarding School, Dundalk where he completed his Leaving Cert.