Author Archives: Dan Walsh

Bree Macra qualifies for National Finals.

By Dan Walsh The quarter-finals of the National Macra Na Feirme Novice Debating Competition were held on Saturday evening in Cork, where four teams from Bree, Kilkenny City, North Tipperary and Portlaois gathered to compete for a place in the National Finals. The local Bree Macra team of Eddie Casey, Mark Waters, and Sarah Byrne,Continue reading “Bree Macra qualifies for National Finals.”

R722 reopens after Enniscorthy crash

By Dan Walsh The R722 road at Enniscorthy has reopened to traffic after it was closed for a few hours following a two-car collision about 5.30pm this evening. Three individuals have been transported to Wexford General Hospital, reportedly sustaining minor injuries. The collision occurred at Springvalley, south of Seamus Rafter Bridge on the R722 WexfordContinue reading “R722 reopens after Enniscorthy crash”

Valentine’s Day exhibition opening

By Dan Walsh at The Pigyard Gallery, Wexford town. Valentine’s Day in Wexford town was celebrated with the official launch of the Awakening exhibition at the Pigyard Art Gallery performed by well-known singer, actress and presenter and avid art lover Sharon Clancy. Sharon said: “I’m so pleased to be opening the exhibition as I’ve beenContinue reading “Valentine’s Day exhibition opening”

Good news for 38,000 Uisce Éireann customers

By Dan Walsh More than 38,000 Uisce Éireann customers in Co Wexford can take comfort in the knowledge that both the Enniscorthy Regional and Wexford Town Water Supplies have been removed from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) list of vulnerable supplies. Investment of more than €30 million across the two large supplies has ensured theContinue reading “Good news for 38,000 Uisce Éireann customers”

Shock death of Fr. Odhrán Furlong

By Dan Walsh The Diocese of Ferns and all who made acquaintance with popular priest Fr. Odhrán Furlong (54), will be shocked at the news of his sudden passing at the Parochial House, New Ross, this morning. It is understood that Fr. Odhrán failed to turn up for Mass and was discovered deceased in hisContinue reading “Shock death of Fr. Odhrán Furlong”

Enniscorthy chasing the tourism dream

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District special meeting Part 8 of the Enniscorthy Castle Quarter project was presented at a special meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council on Tuesday by David Whitty, Executive Engineer at the Special Projects Office, the members approved the plan and Mr. Whitty said; “We are now ready to launchContinue reading “Enniscorthy chasing the tourism dream”

Water supply returns to Great Island

By Dan Walsh Water supply is returning to Uisce Éireann customers in Great Island after the successful repair of a water main. Uisce Éireann crews located and repaired the burst main and water is now returning to impacted customers. However, it may take longer for normal supply to be restored to customers at the endContinue reading “Water supply returns to Great Island”

Council facing major challenge fixing roads

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Special Meeting At a special Wexford County Council meeting held yesterday (Monday) addressing the theme of ‘flooding and the impact to the roads network,’ it was revealed that the volume of water flowing through Enniscorthy town centre during the recent floods reached an astonishing 300,000 litres per second.Continue reading “Council facing major challenge fixing roads”

Water repair works in Great Island

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a major burst on a water main in Great Island and restore water to customers affected across Fruit Hill, Fishertown, Great Island and the surrounding areas. An alternative water supply in the form of a tanker has been made available at Horeswood Church. Customers are remindedContinue reading “Water repair works in Great Island”