By Dan Walsh Wexford town is going to be busy tomorrow evening (Friday) as the town prepares to welcome the 74th Wexford Festival Opera with fireworks and the opening ceremony taking place on Wexford Quay at 7.15 pm. Wexford Gardaí are advising of a temporary closure of Wexford Bridge from 7.10 pm to 7.30 pm.Continue reading “Traffic delays in Wexford on Friday evening”
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Wexford Festival Opera opens on Friday
By Dan Walsh Rosetta Cucchi, Artistic Director, will officially open the 74th Wexford Festival Opera at 7.15pm on Friday in a ceremony on Wexford Quay. A fireworks display will follow the official ceremony, and 16 days of opera will highlight events in Wexford town. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Rosetta said; “This year we invite you toContinue reading “Wexford Festival Opera opens on Friday”
Bree marks 65 years of Macra success
By Dan Walsh Established in 1960, the Bree branch of Macra Na Feirme is recognised as the longest continuously operating branch in County Wexford. Its 65th anniversary was celebrated at a dinner dance at the Talbot Hotel, Wexford. Over 150 attendees from multiple generations, including current and former members, friends, and supporters, gathered for theContinue reading “Bree marks 65 years of Macra success”
Enniscorthy missing flags mystery
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Twelve Irish flags flying from the Seamus Rafter Bridge over the River Slaney have disappeared from their masts since last Friday and Cllr Jackser Owens is demanding to know ‘who removed them?’ and he is disgusted at such treatment of the tricolour! “They should be left there”,Continue reading “Enniscorthy missing flags mystery”
New Wexford centre for entertainment groups
By Dan Walsh The historic Mechanics Institute on Wexford’s Main Street will become a community space managed by Wexford County Council’s Community Department. Over the past two years, the Special Projects team of Wexford County Council has conducted protection work on the historic structure to prevent additional deterioration. An internal refurbishment project is currentlyContinue reading “New Wexford centre for entertainment groups”
€1m funding for two Rosslare villages
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council will get €1 million to fund the Rosslare Sustainable Tourism Experience, connecting Rosslare Harbour and Rosslare Strand with a new civic plaza and public works in both villages. The good news was announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, last Friday. Cllr.Continue reading “€1m funding for two Rosslare villages”
€10.5m cocaine seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh A man in his 50s was taken into custody following the seizure of cocaine valued at €10.5 million at Rosslare Europort today, Monday. The Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Revenue’s Customs Service carried out the joint operation. As a result, a truck and trailer unit travelling from the continentContinue reading “€10.5m cocaine seized at Rosslare Europort”
Enniscorthy to get CCTV instead of a Cable Car!
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is undertaking a public consultation on the proposed installation of CCTV cameras and is moving forward with implementation at six locations throughout the county, including Turret Rocks, situated along the River Slaney in Enniscorthy. This initiative aims to deter littering and illegal dumping. Wexford County Council claim that CCTVContinue reading “Enniscorthy to get CCTV instead of a Cable Car!”
Share ‘Images by Paul’ exhibition
By Dan Walsh at Y21 Studios, Enniscorthy Enniscorthy amateur photographer Paul Clarke has launched his first solo exhibition, ‘Images by Paul,’ at Y21 Studios on Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy. The launch took place on Saturday and is open to the public at Y21 Studios during opening hours until Sunday, November 2nd. Speaking with WexfordLocal.com, PaulContinue reading “Share ‘Images by Paul’ exhibition”
Winners for Murphy and Doyle
By Dan Walsh The famous Galway Blazers raced at Loughrea today where Wexford handlers, Denis Murphy and Donnchadh, each sent out their first winner of the new point-to-point season. Denis Murphy saddled newcomer Britway Belle running in the Ballyboy Stables, The Ballagh, colours and with Shane Cotter in the saddle the outcome was a oneContinue reading “Winners for Murphy and Doyle”
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