By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The formal launch of Enniscorthy Digital Retail Village scheme took place in Enniscorthy Castle last night. District Manager Claire Lawless welcomed the invited attendance and stated that over the past three months retailers have been engaging and learning, and most importantly, growing. “This event is a chance to highlightContinue reading “Enniscorthy retail goes digital”
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Heritage signage on Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh This week, two heritage signs, designed in the style of the 1916 information sign located opposite the Seamus Rafter Bridge, were officially unveiled on Vinegar Hill. The signs have been awaiting delivery for some time now and the news was welcomed by members at Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District CouncilContinue reading “Heritage signage on Vinegar Hill”
Repair crews in safety scare
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting A section of the road surface on Esmonde Road at Killagoley, Enniscorthy, remains severely damaged following flooding seven or eight weeks ago, and the matter was raised at today’s Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting. The meeting was shocked to learn that road workers assigned to repairsContinue reading “Repair crews in safety scare”
Yacht in trouble off Kilmuckridge
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI has come to the assistance of a lone sailor who alerted the Irish Coast Guard that his yacht was in difficulty off the Kilmuckridge coast. Arriving on scene it was discovered that the yacht had developed engine trouble and, fortunately, the crew were able to fix the problem, andContinue reading “Yacht in trouble off Kilmuckridge”
Welcome for 10-bed Mental Health Unit
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Mental Health Working Group has welcomed the commitment by Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Mary Butler TD to advance the development of a new 10-bed Specialised Community Mental Health Unit for County Wexford. Chairperson, Cllr AoifeRose O’Brien said the Group had previously engaged with HSE regionalContinue reading “Welcome for 10-bed Mental Health Unit”
From Cheltenham to Ballycrystal
By Dan Walsh at Ballycrystal Cork rider Shane Cotter enjoyed his first success at the Cheltenham Festival and his good run of luck continued today (Sunday) at The Island Hunt fixture at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, winning the four-year-old maiden race on Ferocimo for his retaining stables, Denis Murphy, Ballyboy, The Ballagh. There was a local victoryContinue reading “From Cheltenham to Ballycrystal”
Island Hunt races at Ballycrystal
By Dan Walsh An entry of 105 has been received for the Island Hunt point-to-point races at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy tomorrow (Sunday). The first race is at 1pm. The going is described as “yielding, soft in places” and the forecast is for a dry day up to the time of racing. The track has a goodContinue reading “Island Hunt races at Ballycrystal”
Challenges faced by fishing sector
By Dan Walsh at Kilmore Quay The fishing industry faces challenges from unpredictable weather, reduced EU quotas, and the existence of different quotas for boats using the same fishing grounds. I visited Kimore Quay today, where there are 23 trawlers and 25 lobster boats. Add the shoreline facilities and fishing supports around 500 jobs andContinue reading “Challenges faced by fishing sector”
Death of boat builder Ron O’Rourke
By Dan Walsh There is mourning in the Rosslare Harbour district and further afield at news of the death of Ron O’Rourke. Ron was many things over the course of his life. A seafarer who understood the rhythms and realities of the water. A skilled boat builder and carpenter whose work quite literally took shapeContinue reading “Death of boat builder Ron O’Rourke”
Gorey mourns for Willie Willoughby
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of William (Willie) Willoughby, Charlotte Row, Gorey, who is admired for his contribution to the community and was a well-known local historian. President of the North Wexford Historical Society, Willie was best known for his walking tours of Gorey and his history lectures on Courtown and Gorey’s famousContinue reading “Gorey mourns for Willie Willoughby”
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