By Dan Walsh Since the Fishguard-Rosslare ferry began in 1906, the Wales-Ireland route has thrived, connecting communities and families on the popular and historic 54-mile Irish Sea crossing. And a new chapter of friendship has developed. Rosslare Municipal District Cathaoirleach, Cllr Ger Carthy, and Fishguard & Goodwick Mayor, Cllr William Shaw, have formally entered intoContinue reading “Rosslare–Fishguard twinning agreement”
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€897,416 for Co. Wexford outdoor projects
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is to receive €897,416 for three outdoor recreation projects in Co. Wexford. The funding goes to Coolgreany, Carne and Wellingtonbridge. €197,416 has been approved for the installation of a footpath from Coolgreany village to the entrance of Ballyfad Woods in North Wexford. Chairman of Wexford County Council and memberContinue reading “€897,416 for Co. Wexford outdoor projects”
Gorey teenager located safe and well
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; November 7th 2025; Owen Kennedy (19) who was reported missing from Gorey, Co. Wexford since Saturday, 1st November 2025, has been located safe and well. Gardaí would like to thank the media for their assistance. No further action is required. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts ofContinue reading “Gorey teenager located safe and well”
It’s a wrap at the Opera 2025
By Dan Walsh The 74th Wexford Festival Opera came to a glorious close on Saturday night after 16 incredible days and nights. Wexford Festival Opera asked WexfordLocal.com to reflect its appreciation. “A very special thank you to everyone who joined us; whether you came for one performance or immersed yourself in the full line-up, weContinue reading “It’s a wrap at the Opera 2025”
Robert Tector amongst the winners
By Dan Walsh Robert Tector saddled Valtteri Its James (Finian Maguire up) in the maiden race for four-year-olds at Damma House, Kilkenny, today (Sunday) and enjoyed an eight lengths victory over Colin Bowe’s King Of Westeros (Bertie Finn). Entering his seventh season as a handler at Coolbawn, Rathnure, Tector was saddling his 20th career point-to-pointContinue reading “Robert Tector amongst the winners”
Proceeds from crime allocated to Enniscorthy funding
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Community Alliance will receive over €142,000 from the Community Safety Fund, supporting 42 safety projects nationwide. The Community Safety Fund returns crime proceeds seized by the CAB (Criminal Assets Bureau) and An Garda Siochana to local communities. Minister for Housing, Local Development and the Environment, Enniscorthy’s James Browne TD has welcomedContinue reading “Proceeds from crime allocated to Enniscorthy funding”
Plans for 1.7km pedestrian and cycle route
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is developing a new scheme to improve road safety and enhance walking and cycling routes along Beechlawn and Clonard Avenue in Wexford Town. The proposed scheme will comprise of the formalisation of pedestrian linkages and the provision of cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. The scheme, funded by the National TransportContinue reading “Plans for 1.7km pedestrian and cycle route”
Man (58) from New Ross located
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Gerard (Gerrry) Lynch has been located safe and well. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 58-year-old Gerard (Gerry) Lynch who is reported missing from his home in New Ross, since Monday 27th October 2025. Gerard (Gerry) was last seen on Sunday at approximately 9.15am. Gerard (Gerry)Continue reading “Man (58) from New Ross located”
Fr Billy Swan to serve in dicastery
By Dan Walsh The Holy See, through the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy, has asked Bishop Ger Nash of Ferns to assign Fr Billy Swan to serve in that dicastery for five years. A dicastery is a department in the Roman Curia that assists the Pope in governing the Catholic Church worldwide. TheContinue reading “Fr Billy Swan to serve in dicastery”
Wexford weekend water repairs planned
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has issued a notice regarding a scheduled water outage that may affect customers in certain areas of Wexford Town and nearby regions over the weekend. Customers in Carricklawn, Hill Street, Wygram, George’s Street, Rowe Street and surrounding areas may experience some disruption to their supply on Sunday, 2 November from 10amContinue reading “Wexford weekend water repairs planned”
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