Dan Walsh

Clonroche overnight water restrictions

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is introducing essential overnight water restrictions for customers in Clonroche. The restrictions will be in place until 8am tomorrow morning (Thursday) to resolve ongoing technical issues and to allow the local reservoir levels recharge. An alternative water supply will be available at Slí an Uisce and Canon Murphy Park inContinue reading “Clonroche overnight water restrictions”

Material World Exhibition at County Hall

By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council Cllr Lisa McDonald officially launched ‘Material World’ an exhibition exploring fashion, textile waste, and climate action and open to the public at County Hall, Wexford. Cllr Lisa McDonald stated; “I am delighted to launch the exhibition ‘Material World’ which explores our relationship with clothing, consumption and theContinue reading “Material World Exhibition at County Hall”

Opera train returns after almost 20 years

By Dan Walsh The Wexford Festival Opera Train is returning after almost 20 years for the festival’s 75th anniversary, in association with Railtours Ireland, for one special journey on Thursday, October 22nd. For generations of Festival-goers, the journey to Wexford was part of the magic. The legendary Opera Train brought audiences from Dublin dressed toContinue reading “Opera train returns after almost 20 years”

John championed music, culture and tourism

By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to John Murphy of Colfer’s Pub, Carrig-on-Bannow, an internationally renowned musician and lifelong champion of culture and tradition, who has sadly passed away. John was best known to many as the organiser of the annual Phil Murphy Weekend, launched in July 1992, which brought leading traditional musicians toContinue reading “John championed music, culture and tourism”

Water services returning to Wexford town

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are continuing works to restore full water supply to homes and businesses in Wexford town following a major burst water main over the weekend, which impacted treated water levels in a local reservoir. While water is now returning, reservoir levels remain low and full supply is not expected toContinue reading “Water services returning to Wexford town”

Enniscorthy hosts annual IUNVA ceremony

By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The Irish United Nations Veterans Association (IUNVA) held its annual commemoration at the UN Peace Memorial in Enniscorthy’s Orchard Peace Park on Sunday. Cllr Pat Kehoe, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, said he was honoured to attend the ceremony for the first time and pay tribute to those whoContinue reading “Enniscorthy hosts annual IUNVA ceremony”

Sunday water outage in Wexford town

By Dan Walsh A major burst on the town’s water main yesterday evening has disrupted supplies across Wexford town this morning. The burst reduced overnight reservoir levels, so homes and businesses in Wexford town and nearby areas may experience outages or low water pressure throughout Sunday. To help support customers while repairs continue, alternative waterContinue reading “Sunday water outage in Wexford town”

Diocese mourns Fr. Oliver Sweeney

By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of Very Rev. Oliver Sweeney, former parish priest of Templetown/Poulfur. He was aged 76. Born in 1950 at Wilkinstown, Glynn, he attended Glynn National School, St. Peter’s College Secondary and St. Peter’s Seminary, Wexford. He was ordained at Glynn Parish Church on December 8th, 1975. Fr. SweeneyContinue reading “Diocese mourns Fr. Oliver Sweeney”

€9m Gorey Market House project gets under way

By Dan Walsh in Gorey Housing, Local Government and Heritage Minister James Browne TD visited Gorey today to turn the sod and officially launch the €9 million Gorey Market House Regeneration Project. He described the occasion as “a red-letter day for Gorey.” Minister Browne said; “Preserving our heritage is so crucial and we are soContinue reading “€9m Gorey Market House project gets under way”

Team Ireland dominate in Gorey finish

By Dan Walsh at The Avenue, Gorey Team Ireland dominated the second stage of Rás na mBan into Gorey this afternoon, with Aoife O’Brien crossing the line first with teammates Emma Jeffers and Emer Heverin following close behind in second and third. 22-year-old O’Brien’s victory also moves her to the top of the overall standings,Continue reading “Team Ireland dominate in Gorey finish”