By Dan Walsh This weekend, Wexford will play host to the inaugural Otherworlds Festival, a brand-new celebration of science fiction, fantasy, horror, folklore, gaming and all things imaginative. Over four days, from Thursday to Sunday, venues across Wexford Town will come alive with talks, workshops, screenings, panels, live performances, games and community events featuring someContinue reading “Wexford hosts Otherworlds Festival”
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Cllr John Fleming elected in New Ross
By Dan Walsh at The Tholsol, New Ross Fianna Fail’s Cllr John Fleming from Palace West, Clonroche, this afternoon became Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District for the third time at the annual meeting in The Tholsol, New Ross. Proposed by Cllr Pat Barden and seconded by Cllr Bridín Murphy, Cllr Fleming assumed the ChairContinue reading “Cllr John Fleming elected in New Ross”
Water outages in Campile and Great Island
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are responding to a water outage impacting Campile, Great Island and surrounding areas following a burst on a trunk watermain. To support customers, a water tanker will be in place in Campile village today, with additional water available via IBCs at Horeswood Church and at the local GAA pitch.Continue reading “Water outages in Campile and Great Island”
Cllr Vicky Barron is Mayor of Wexford
By Dan Walsh at the Council Chamber, Wexford. Cllr Vicky Barron is the new Mayor of Wexford and was congratulated by fellow councillors, officials, Labour Party members and her family at the annual meeting of Wexford Borough District held in the Council Chamber, Carricklawn, on Tuesday evening. Cllr Barron was nominated by “her long-time friendContinue reading “Cllr Vicky Barron is Mayor of Wexford”
€19m Enniscorthy water upgrade is completed
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, along with Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, marked a significant occasion for Enniscorthy with the completion of a €19 million upgrade to the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme. Speaking at the Water Treatment Plant at Vinegar Hill, overlooking the town, Minister Browne noted the criticalContinue reading “€19m Enniscorthy water upgrade is completed”
Cllr Mary Farrell is new Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Annual Meeting in Gorey “I am deeply honoured and sincerely grateful to accept the position of Cathaoirleach of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council and I would like to thank my fellow councillors for placing their trust and confidence in me,” the words of Cllr Mary Farrell who was elected unopposedContinue reading “Cllr Mary Farrell is new Cathaoirleach”
Enniscorthy is ‘Credit Union of the Year’
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Credit Union has been named “Credit Union of the Year” at the prestigious South East Radio Customer Service Awards 2026 held recently in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy. Businesses and organisations from across the County Wexford gathered to celebrate outstanding dedication in service to customers in a wide range of industries. TheContinue reading “Enniscorthy is ‘Credit Union of the Year’”
To the memory of the men, women and children on Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill The Longest Day, Father’s Day and 228th anniversary of the Battle of Vinegar Hill were celebrated in ceremonial style on Vinegar Hill, overlooking Enniscorthy town, on Sunday evening. The principal speaker was historian Jacqui Hynes, joint editor of Wexford Rebels of 1798 (with Ronan O’Flaherty) who said; “Archaeological researchContinue reading “To the memory of the men, women and children on Vinegar Hill”
Farmers Market stays at Abbey Square
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council monthly meeting Enniscorthy Farmers Market is happy with its Abbey Square location, especially with the parking on Abbey Quay, and while it might be under review it is going nowhere at present. That was the view of Enniscorthy District Manager, Claire Lawless, following a suggestion from CllrContinue reading “Farmers Market stays at Abbey Square”
Blue Flag raised above Duncannon
By Dan Walsh A new generation of Duncannon residents have grown up since 2007 with the absence of a Blue Flag, however, the tide has turned in 2026 and the community was excited by the Duncannon Blue Flag Raising Ceremony that took place on Friday. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan said; “ItContinue reading “Blue Flag raised above Duncannon”
