By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has announced a temporary road closure extension to The Deeps Bridge over the River Slaney between Crossabeg and Killurin from tomorrow (Thursday) until Friday, October 20th. The bridge was closed last January to facilitate extensive restoration and specialised reinforcement work at a cost of €2 million, but WexfordLocal.com understandsContinue reading “The Deeps Bridge to remain closed”
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Eileen’s Macra Friends’ Reunion
Under the chairmanship of Sean Byrne, formerly of Kilrush Askamore Macra, and with Geraldine Doyle, formerly of Kilmuckridge Macra as secretary, a committee of ex-Macra members have organised a BBQ in memory of the late Eileen Doyle, née Graham. Eileen was a very popular and highly respected member of Camolin Macra, who served in manyContinue reading “Eileen’s Macra Friends’ Reunion”
Visiting Aussies enjoyed Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Council Chamber “Thanks for the hospitality. We had a great time here”, the words of Kerry Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of Blacktown City, speaking on behalf of a delegation from the New South Wales, Australia, who enjoyed a weekend in Enniscorthy at a special presentation event held in the CouncilContinue reading “Visiting Aussies enjoyed Enniscorthy”
Joe Dixon begins his 8-day climb
By Dan Walsh Next Saturday, Joe Dixon from Gorey will begin his eight-day trip to the Dolomites with at least eight others from around Ireland. It’s in aid of Cycle Against Suicide. The eight days will include five days of official trekking covering up to 14km per day with climbs of up to 800m, inContinue reading “Joe Dixon begins his 8-day climb”
Maria Nolan’s successful book launch
By Dan Walsh at Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy Internationally acclaimed best selling novelist Carmel Harrington was special guest at the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, on Saturday evening, where she performed the official launch of Maria Nolan’s eagerly awaited third publication; From the Slaney to the Yukon. Speaking with WexfordLocal.com, Carmel Harrington said; “It’s been aContinue reading “Maria Nolan’s successful book launch”
Young Farmer title for Conor Doran
By Sarah Byrne Wexford Macra are celebrating the success of Conor Doran, who brought home the title of Biodiversity Young Farmer of the Year in the Macra/FBD Young Farmer of the Year last Tuesday. Conor, a KIlrush/Askamore /Ferns Macra member, farms 30 acre of organic tillage with his father, Pat Doran. Having earned a Masters’Continue reading “Young Farmer title for Conor Doran”
Bell tolls for poet John Cooney
By Dan Walsh at Red Books, Wexford Described by his closest friends as their favourite Wexford poet, John Cooney was the guest of honour at a pleasant reception held in Red Books, St. Peter’s Square, Wexford, on Friday night for the launch of his latest publication, One More Bell to Ring. John was humbled byContinue reading “Bell tolls for poet John Cooney”
Yacht ran aground on a sandbank
By Dan Walsh The Irish Coast Guard alerted Rosslare Harbour RNLI to launch its all-weather lifeboat 10.45pm last Wednesday and go to the aid of two people on a sailing yacht at the mouth of Wexford Harbour. A 10-metre sailing yacht had run aground on a sandbank. Having assessed the situation and consulted with theContinue reading “Yacht ran aground on a sandbank”
Enniscorthy signs Sister Cities Agreement with Blacktown
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District, Cllr John O’Rourke hosted a Civic Reception for a visiting delegation from Blacktown City, a suburb of Sydney Australia, held in Enniscorthy Castle last evening (Friday) where the highlight featured the signing of a ‘Sister Cities Friendship Agreement.’ Cllr O’Rourke extended “a warmContinue reading “Enniscorthy signs Sister Cities Agreement with Blacktown”
Large drugs raid in Co. Wexford
Revenue officers seized approximately 27kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €540.000 in County Wexford on Wednesday. It was part of an intelligence-led operation, but the location in County Wexford has not been disclosed. The seizure was made as a result of a joint operation conducted by Revenue’s Customs Service and theContinue reading “Large drugs raid in Co. Wexford”
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