A large congregation gathered last Sunday at Saint Mary’s Church, Bunclody, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the church’s consecration. The Choral Eucharist was presided over by the Bishop of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory, The Right Reverend Adrian Wilkinson, and he was assisted by The Reverend Canon Trevor Sargent, Rector of Bunclody Union of Parishes.Continue reading “Bunclody Church marks 250 years”
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Wexford tribute to actor Gary Lydon
By Dan Walsh Many tributes have been paid to actor Gary Lydon, known for Billy Roche’s plays and films like Calvary, The Guard, and The Banshees of Inisherin, has died aged 61. Speaking on behalf on behalf of Wexford Arts Centre, its Executive Director Elizabeth Whyte said she was deeply shocked and saddened to hearContinue reading “Wexford tribute to actor Gary Lydon”
Wexford success continues…
By Dan Walsh Bank Holiday Monday point-to-point took place at Dawstown, Co. Cork today and there were winners for four Wexford stables. The maiden race for four-year-old geldings was divided. The Denis Murphy stables continued an amazing run in division one where newcomer North Tipp scored by three and a half lengths under Shane CutterContinue reading “Wexford success continues…”
Sunday half dozen for Wexford stables
By Dan Walsh Two point-to-point fixtures today (Sunday) produced success for six Wexford stables. At Ballindenisk, Co. Cork, Wexford raiders won both divisions of the four-year-old mares’ maiden race. Handler Michael Goff and his son, Harry took the first division with newcomer Tactic by two lengths while another newcomer Lake Nagambie won division two byContinue reading “Sunday half dozen for Wexford stables”
Burst water main in Wexford Town
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst water main in Wexford Town and restore water to customers affected. The burst is impacting customers in Árd Carman and the surrounding areas. Repairs are expected to be completed by 7pm today (Sunday). Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng has assured customers that everyContinue reading “Burst water main in Wexford Town”
Eoin Staples is Champion Conditional Jockey
By Dan Walsh Duncormick-born rider Eoin Staples, 22, has won the coveted title ‘Champion Conditional Jockey’ and was honoured today (Saturday) at the Punchestown Festival where the 2025-’26 National Hunt season came to an end. Staples, who was stood down following a fall on Thursday which resulted in an arm injury, had three winners toContinue reading “Eoin Staples is Champion Conditional Jockey”
Sailors aided by Arklow and Rosslare lifeboats
By Dan Walsh Arklow and Rosslare Harbour RNLI came to the aid of two sailors in the early hours of Wednesday morning after their 24ft yacht got into difficultly. The crew on the sailing vessel requested assistance after having mechanical failure and losing power 15 miles south of Arklow. Due to the location of theContinue reading “Sailors aided by Arklow and Rosslare lifeboats”
May Day Wexford Lockout commemoration
By Dan Walsh at Wexford town Mayor of Wexford Cllr Garry Laffan laid a wreath at the 1911 Lockout Memorial at The Faythe, Wexford town, on Friday evening marking the conclusion of the prolonged industrial dispute which lasted for six months 1911-’12. Mayor Laffan welcomed everybody with a very special mention for those who hadContinue reading “May Day Wexford Lockout commemoration”
€2.6m for Enniscorthy storm floods
By Dan Walsh Mr. Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, has announced the approval of €6.6m to eight local authorities, to introduce interim flood protection measures, in response to flooding from Storm Chandra, earlier this year. Commenting Minister Moran, who visited communities impacted by Storm Chandra, said: “ForContinue reading “€2.6m for Enniscorthy storm floods”
Bring a chair to Gorey May Bush Féile
By Dan Walsh The Gorey May Bush Féile is an annual intergenerational community led festival featuring an exciting programme of FREE events from today Thursday, April 28th to Bank Holiday Monday, May 4th. The festival promotes, documents and shares the May Bush tradition and the wider customs, traditions and cultural connections of welcoming in Bealtaine in Co. Wexford andContinue reading “Bring a chair to Gorey May Bush Féile”
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