Gardaí are renewing their appeal for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Sarah Louise Doyle (16), who was reported missing from Barntown, Co. Wexford on 22nd August 2026. Sarah Louise is described as being approximately 5 foot 7 inches in height, with a slim build, blonde hair and blue eyes. When last seenContinue reading “Missing person appeal”
Author Archives: Dan Walsh
Preservation of 800 years at Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Not for the first time in its 800 year history Enniscorthy Castle is undergoing repairs to guttering and downpipes and the presence of scaffolding recently has highlighted the works. The work is expected to take 13 weeks and the good news is that the castle will remain open toContinue reading “Preservation of 800 years at Enniscorthy Castle”
Fethard RNLI volunteers are honoured
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI has honoured its volunteers, past and present, when they assembled in the lifeboat station recently to celebrate 30 years since the reopening of the station. The event provided an opportunity to recognise three decades of lifesaving service by Fethard RNLI volunteers and to thank the many people who have supportedContinue reading “Fethard RNLI volunteers are honoured”
Cahore hosts Country Connects walk on Sunday
By Dan Walsh Wexford Walking Trails has announced the launch of the Autumn schedule of Country Connects walks, inviting locals and visitors alike to put their walking shoes, explore the vibrant autumn landscape, and connect with local communities across County Wexford. Where better to open the Autumn series than the stunning coastal path at CahoreContinue reading “Cahore hosts Country Connects walk on Sunday”
Woman, (70s), dies in Clonroche road crash
By Dan Walsh A local woman in her late 70s has died in a road traffic collision on the N30 at Ballymackessy, near Clonroche, which occurred around 2.40pm today (Friday). She has been named locally as Mary Keating (nee Crean), aged 77 years, living at Ballyboro, Clonroche. Funeral arrangements later. The woman, who was drivingContinue reading “Woman, (70s), dies in Clonroche road crash”
Upgraded water supply for Enniscorthy estate
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has completed the upgrade works as part of the Leakage Reduction Programme at Parnell Avenue estate in Enniscorthy which was constructed in 1939. The works in Parnell Avenue involved the decommissioning of the ageing backyard water mains and the delivery of over 179 metres of new, modern water mains constructedContinue reading “Upgraded water supply for Enniscorthy estate”
Wexford sports clubs urged to apply for funding
By Dan Walsh Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD has announced the next round of the Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF). Fine Gael TD for Wicklow-Wexford Brian Brennan is urging local sports clubs to prepare their applications as the funding round opens next Monday, September 28th. The new funding round introduces aContinue reading “Wexford sports clubs urged to apply for funding”
September Talk at Tintern Abbey
By Dan Walsh On Thursday, 24 September at 7pm, Dr Breda Lynch will present the Wexford Normandy Cultural Association’s September talk, ‘A Church Already Changing: Ireland, the Cistercians and the Norman Arrival’, at Tintern Abbey. Dr Breda Lynch is a historian and heritage professional with more than twenty-five years’ experience in Ireland’s heritage and conservationContinue reading “September Talk at Tintern Abbey”
Bunclody bids farewell to Canon Trevor Sargent
By Dan Walsh Canon Trevor Sargent, Rector of Bunclody Union in the Diocese of Ferns, has been appointed Rector of the Parish of St Ann with St Mark and St Stephen in Dublin. Commenting on his departure from St Mary’s Rectory in Bunclody, Canon Sargent said: “It will be difficult and sad to leave allContinue reading “Bunclody bids farewell to Canon Trevor Sargent”
Call for better quality school meals
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin TD Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin a, former primary school teacher of many years, has said the Government must go beyond minor adjustments to the School Meals Programme and introduce meaningful reforms that improve food quality, reduce waste and support local food producers. Deputy Ó Súilleabháin said; “Sinn Féin has long supportedContinue reading “Call for better quality school meals”
