By Dan Walsh Post-Primary Education graduate, Deirdre Kearney, from Gorey, had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of her class’ status at the annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony which was held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently. In addition to receiving her Masters qualification, Deirdre was honoured by the College with the award for ‘OutstandingContinue reading “Deirdre from Gorey takes top award”
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€150,000 more for Enniscorthy Sports Hub
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Sports Hub is to receive an additional €150,000 under the Large-Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). The first allocations under the LSSIF were announced in January 2020 with Enniscorthy Sports Hub receiving €300,000, bringing the total funding under this scheme to €450,000. The additional funding for projects is being provided, in responseContinue reading “€150,000 more for Enniscorthy Sports Hub”
New special school for Gorey
By Dan Walsh A new Special School to cater for young people with autism and complex learning needs up to 18 years of age is expected to be established in Gorey for the 2024/25 School year. This was after analysis by the National Council for Special Education (NSCE) and the Department found that the levelContinue reading “New special school for Gorey”
Barry O’Neill is a winner at annual HRI awards
By Dan Walsh The 21st Horse Racing Ireland Awards were presented in Dublin last night (Monday) and Wexford’s Barry O’Neill from Kiltealy is the Point-to-Point Award winner after a thoroughly dominant season. A total of 64 winners in the pointing fields saw Barry crowned champion rider for the seventh straight year as he rode almostContinue reading “Barry O’Neill is a winner at annual HRI awards”
€164.2m Council Budget for 2024
By Dan Walsh The members of Wexford County Council have adopted €164.2 million for 2024 at yesterday’s (Monday) Statutory Budget meeting held in the Council Chamber at County Hall, Carricklawn, Wexford. This represents an increase of €12.9 million over the 2023 figure. The Budget provides funding across the full range of service areas providedContinue reading “€164.2m Council Budget for 2024”
Bishop calls for ‘generous response’
By Dan Walsh Following a meeting with local representatives from the Society of St Vincent de Paul, Bishop Ger Nash has called for ‘a generous response‘ to the annual Church Gate Collection which will take place after all Masses in the Diocese of Ferns on the weekend December 16th/17th. This year’s Annual Appeal is focusedContinue reading “Bishop calls for ‘generous response’”
Lorcan Kinsella is Chamber President
By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has announced the appointment of Lorcan Kinsella as its new President, a position effective since the recent annual general meeting and viewed as a significant milestone in the Chamber’s history, symbolising a new era of leadership and innovation. Mr. Kinsella envisions a Chamber that is at the forefrontContinue reading “Lorcan Kinsella is Chamber President”
Four nights of Craanford drama
Described locally as “an unforgettable theatrical experience” and a stage event not to be missed, Craanford Drama presents Martin McDonagh’s acclaimed play, “The Cripple of Inishmaan” for four nights in Craanford Commmunity Centre. For a mere €10 admission, witness the talent of the cast, featuring Priscilla Mullen, Margaret Nolan, Clodagh Kenny, Ollie Doran, Patrick Lennon,Continue reading “Four nights of Craanford drama”
Murphy’s winning ways continue
By Dan Walsh Denis Murphy from Ballyboy Stables, The Ballagh, who handled a winner at Lingstown yesterday continued his run of success at Borris House today (Sunday) where he saddled Port Joulain and scored a six lengths victory under Jack Hendrick in division one of the four-year-old geldings maiden race. Billy Bates and John MartinContinue reading “Murphy’s winning ways continue”
Light Up the Night Road Run
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Almost 300 trucks, tractors and motorbikes, vintage and modern, brought seasonal joy and excitement to Enniscorthy tonight (Saturday) as the Light Up the Night Road Run rolled into town having set out from Oylegate village. The assembly was in Oylegate where the Christmas Lights were officially switched on before theContinue reading “Light Up the Night Road Run”
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