By Dan Walsh An Garda Siochána and Wexford County Council have announced comprehensive details of the traffic management plan in operation for Wexford town during the eight days of Fleadh Cheoil nah Éireann from August 4th-12th.Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Eddie Taaffe, Chairperson of the Fleadh Cheoil Executive Committee, said today; “Wexford County Council extends a warmContinue reading “Fleadh traffic management plan announced”
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Kilmuckridge Sunflower Field is a blooming success
By Dan Walsh The Kilmuckridge Sunflower Field, a heartwarming community project aimed at raising funds for the Daffodil Nurses of Ireland through the Irish Cancer Society and other local community groups, is preparing for its much-anticipated launch at the beginning of August. The official launch date will be announced soon, contingent on the blooming ofContinue reading “Kilmuckridge Sunflower Field is a blooming success”
Support for families welcomed by Cllr McDonald
By Dan Walsh The extension of parent’s leave and benefit from seven weeks to nine weeks is a major step in support and welcome relief to families across Wexford, according to North Wexford-based Cllr Darragh McDonald. “Fine Gael have again increased parent’s leave to acknowledge the difficulties faced by families with young children,” Cllr McDonaldContinue reading “Support for families welcomed by Cllr McDonald”
Kayaker is safe and well at Kilmore Quay
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat was launched on Sunday at 1.42pm to assist in a search for a kayaker that had become separated from a group kayaking to the small Saltee Island. Weather and sea conditions were good at the time. The Irish Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue 117 also joined the searchContinue reading “Kayaker is safe and well at Kilmore Quay”
Saltee Island Puffin population on the increase
By Dan Walsh Last January Minister of State for Nature Malcolm Noonan TD announced that the new Seas off Wexford SPA (special protection area) would be designated under the EU Birds Directive, will cover more than 305,000 hectares of marine waters for a range of bird species and give protection to 20 species, including puffins.Continue reading “Saltee Island Puffin population on the increase”
Sailing ship safe after distress off Hook Head
By Dan Walsh An 11-metre sailing vessel, with two persons on board, that sent out distress signals when approximately three nautical miles south-east of Hook Head was towed to safety by Dunmore East RNLI lifeboat yesterday. The vessel had lost all power and called the Irish Coast Guard for emergency assistance. The Dunmore East RNLIContinue reading “Sailing ship safe after distress off Hook Head”
Autumn 2024 ‘points’ fixture list
By Dan Walsh This week, the INHSC (Irish National Hunt Steeplechase CLG) who is responsible for the governance and administration of point-to-points in Ireland announced the 2024 Autumn Point-to-Point fixture list. South East fixtures are as follows; Sunday, October 20; Island Hunt at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy. Sunday, October 27; Shillelagh & District at Fairwood, Tinahely. Sunday,Continue reading “Autumn 2024 ‘points’ fixture list”
Bus transfers to operate to/from Rosslare
By Dan Walsh Between Sunday, August 4th and Sunday, August 11th, most scheduled services between Dublin Connolly and Rosslare Europort will operate between Dublin Connolly and Wexford only, with bus transfer arrangements in place for customers travelling to/from Rosslare Strand and Rosslare Europort. This is to facilitate the Garda and event organisers event plan, which willContinue reading “Bus transfers to operate to/from Rosslare”
50th annual exhibition at Gorey Art Circle
By Dan Walsh in Gorey The opening of Gorey Art Circle’s 50th annual exhibition took place in the Freemason Hall, The Avenue, Gorey last night and celebrated its longevity with an impressive exhibition of paintings which will be open daily until August 5th. An internationally respected painter and art enthusiast Paul Funge (1944 – 2011),Continue reading “50th annual exhibition at Gorey Art Circle”
Uisce Éireann asks Wexford to conserve water
By Dan Walsh With the population of Wexford increasing over the summer months Uisce Éireann is calling on households across the county to take practical steps to reduce their water consumption and to report any leaks to Uisce Éireann. As tourists flock to the Model County, the public are being asked to help play theirContinue reading “Uisce Éireann asks Wexford to conserve water”
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