By Dan Walsh Tributes have been pouring in from the rowing and regatta community lamenting the sad passing of Jim ‘Nim’ Dunne, Park, Bree, who is regarded as one of the greatest and most passionate members of the river sport throughout his lifetime. Nim’s local club, in a statement on social media said; “Edermine FerryContinue reading “Sad loss of rowing stalwart Nim Dunne”
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10,000 celebrate Gorey ‘Switch-On’
By Dan Walsh at Gorey A massive crowd estimated to be in the region of 10,000 packed Gorey’s long Main Street tonight (Saturday) to witness Santa and Mrs Claus make a special family friendly appearance on stage and perform the annual ‘Switch-On’ of the Christmas lights. Believed to be the biggest crowd ever to convergeContinue reading “10,000 celebrate Gorey ‘Switch-On’”
Lingstown point-to-point on Sunday
By Dan Walsh The going is ‘soft’ for tomorrow’s Killinick Harriers fixture at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, where the first of six races get under way at 12.30pm. There is a large entry of 141 and the feature race is the Open Race over the Banks Course which is always an exciting spectacle. And more good newsContinue reading “Lingstown point-to-point on Sunday”
Dementia Tour Bus stops at County Hall
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council recently welcomed the ‘Virtual Dementia Tour Bus’ to County Hall. The Tour allows people to experience the lived reality people with dementia can go through daily, allowing participants to gain an insight into what it is like for those who are living with dementia. Speaking after the training AnnContinue reading “Dementia Tour Bus stops at County Hall”
Enniscorthy in a brighter light
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy With a gentle flick of a switch from the nimble fingers of Mr and Mrs Claus the streets of Enniscorthy were illuminated for Christmas this evening in Market Square and the crowds cheered loudly across the town. Performers, cartoon characters and children decorated in seasonal costume gathered in the groundsContinue reading “Enniscorthy in a brighter light”
Man (84) dies in Gorey collision
By Dan Walsh An 84-year-old pedestrian has died in a road traffic collision on the R772 Arklow Road at Aske a few kilometres north of Gorey. The incident occurred around 7.30pm last night. It is understood the deceased was walking a short distance to visit a neighbour when he was struck by a passing vehicle.Continue reading “Man (84) dies in Gorey collision”
Enniscorthy sewer network upgrade
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, has announced the completion of significant upgrades to the sewer network in Enniscorthy. The upgrades involved the construction of over 110 metres of new sewers on Mary Street and at the Promenade Pumping Station, along with the decommissioning of the existing outfall pipeContinue reading “Enniscorthy sewer network upgrade”
Santa Claus comes to Gorey again
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meeting Santa Claus has been a regular visitor to Gorey, always promising to come back, and he will be the celebrity in the town for the Big Switch-On at 7.30pm on Saturday evening on Main Street which kick starts the Christmas season in Gorey and North Wexford.Continue reading “Santa Claus comes to Gorey again”
Man (70s) dies in farm accident
By Dan Walsh A man in his 70s has died in an accident on a farm at Ballyfad, a few miles north of Coolgreany in North Wexford. The man was pronounced dead at the scene after the accident which happened around 11am this morning (Wednesday). Emergency services were quickly on the scene. The body wasContinue reading “Man (70s) dies in farm accident”
Proposed Direct Provision Centre at Rosslare Harbour
In a media statement issued today to WexfordLocal.com Wexford County Council wishes to provide clarification and an update in relation to the proposal to develop a Direct Provision Centre at the former Great Southern Hotel on St. Martin’s Road in Rosslare Harbour. The Council carried out inspections of the work being carried out at theContinue reading “Proposed Direct Provision Centre at Rosslare Harbour”
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