By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle It was time to celebrate the Sister Cities agreement, also known as a twinning ceremony, between Enniscorthy and Blacktown, near Sydney, Australia, with a roof top Civic Reception at Enniscorthy Castle this evening. Claire Lawless, District Manager, acted as master of ceremonies and welcomed everybody including Minister James BrowneContinue reading “Great cities of the world – Enniscorthy and Blacktown”
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Thursday racing at Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Wexford enjoyed a very successful day’s racing today, with dry, warm weather, temperatures in the low 20s and a strong crowd. Similar conditions are forecast for day two tomorrow. Thursday’s card consists of eight races, seven hurdle races and an INH Flat Race. First race at 4pm and theContinue reading “Thursday racing at Wexford”
Gorey Primary Care Centre remains a priority
By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Wexford Brian Brennan has cautiously welcomed progress on the Gorey Primary Care Centre project but has vowed that he will continue to keep pressure on to finally drive this project to completion. In response to a Dail Question tabled by Deputy Brennan by Minister for Health, JenniferContinue reading “Gorey Primary Care Centre remains a priority”
Water crews working in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst watermain in Wexford Town. The burst watermain is impacting customers in Roxborough, Mulgannon and surrounding areas, with repairs expected to be completed by 2pm today. Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng has assured customers that every effort is being made to restore a full water supplyContinue reading “Water crews working in Wexford town “
Major water burst in rural Gorey
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a major burst in Gorey and restore water to affected customers. The burst watermain will result in interruptions to supply for customers in Ballycanew, Killenagh, Poulshone, Kilmuckridge, Coolook and the surrounding areas of Wexford. Repairs are expected to be completed by 5pm today.Continue reading “Major water burst in rural Gorey”
Enniscorthy and Blacktown mark Sister Cities friendship
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Enniscorthy Municipal District Council signed off on its midsummer report today at July’s meeting in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, where a visit by a delegation from Blacktown City Council was the highlight. Cathaoirleach Cllr Pat Kehoe, presiding at his first meeting since election last month,Continue reading “Enniscorthy and Blacktown mark Sister Cities friendship”
Wexford hosts midweek racing
By Dan Walsh Horse racing returns to Bettyville Park in Wexford for two days, tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday, with the track watered ahead of what promises to be great summer racing action. The Wednesday card consists of seven steeplechases where the going is described as “good” and the first race is off at 2.15pm. TheContinue reading “Wexford hosts midweek racing”
Lone sailor rescued off Curracloe
By Dan Walsh A lone sailor on an 8-metre yacht alerted the Irish Coast Guard that he was in difficulty off Raven Point, Curracloe, on Monday afternoon. Rosslare Harbour RNLI were in turn tasked by the Coast Guard and the all-weather lifeboat launched at 4.23pm. When the volunteer crew reached the scene at 4.33pm, theyContinue reading “Lone sailor rescued off Curracloe”
Rescue near shipping lane off Hook Head
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI assisted two people yesterday (Sunday) after their 17-foot boat broke down one nautical mile off Hook Head. The Irish Coast Guard requested the volunteer crew to launch their inshore lifeboat at 11.32am from Slade and proceed to the scene. Once on scene, the crew observed that while the two onboardContinue reading “Rescue near shipping lane off Hook Head”
Enniscorthy water supply restored
By Dan Walsh UPDATE, Monday 9 pm; Uisce Éireann has completed repairs to the burst watermain in Enniscorthy and surrounding areas. Water supply is now restoring to affected customers as the network refills. Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a major burst and restore water supply to customers in Enniscorthy and surrounding areas todayContinue reading “Enniscorthy water supply restored”
