By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The Enniscorthy skyline is undergoing a transformation this week as skilled ‘skywalkers’ are observed high above the streets, assembling the giant Ferris Wheel beside the Seamus Rafter Bridge at Abbey Square that will be one of the features of the Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival taking place over the AugustContinue reading “Enniscorthy ‘Rockin’ this weekend”
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€9.3m drugs seizure at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh A man in his 30’s was arrested by An Garda Síochána and taken to a Garda Station in Co. Wexford today (Wednesday) following a €9.3 million seizure of cocaine at Rosslare Europort. Revenue officers seized almost 133 kgs of cocaine with an estimated value of approximately €9.3 million at Rosslare Europort. TheContinue reading “€9.3m drugs seizure at Rosslare Europort”
Wexford Garda appeal for witnesses
Gardaí in Wexford are appealing for witnesses to a public order incident in Wexford town on Monday evening, Gardaí received report of an altercation between a number of men in the Belvedere Grove Estate. Gardaí attached to Wexford Town and the Regional Support Unit attended the scene. A man (30s) was arrested at the sceneContinue reading “Wexford Garda appeal for witnesses”
Enniscorthy Plan to benefit the community
By Dan Walsh at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy The Enniscorthy Town Centre First Plan, one of the first in the country, was completed and collaboratively adopted by members of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council last January and details of the plan were explained at a well-attended public meeting held in Riverside Park Hotel tonight (Tuesday). TheContinue reading “Enniscorthy Plan to benefit the community”
Prayer for fine weather
Bishop of Ferns Ger Nash has expressed his support and compassion for those in the farming community who are experiencing difficulties because of the recent spell of poor weather. He asks everyone in the Diocese of Ferns to join with him in praying for favourable weather and, also in praying for all whose work orContinue reading “Prayer for fine weather”
Community Car for Taghmon Camross Parish
By Dan Walsh A new Community Car for the parish of Taghmon Camross was officially launched by Cllr. Jim Moore, at the Taghmon Action Group building, and the Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District welcomed the initiative. Cllr Moore said; “This is a fantastic pioneering local development driven by the community with the support of commercialContinue reading “Community Car for Taghmon Camross Parish”
Traffic incident near Hook Head
The road to the historic Hook Head Lighthouse was closed for some time yesterday (Sunday) following a single vehicle road traffic collision. The incident occurred around mid-day. One occupant in the car was removed to hospital as a precaution.
Kilmuckridge opens its Garden of Remembrance
By Dan Walsh in Kilmuckridge The unwanted summer rain failed to dampen the pride of community spirit as a large attendance gathered at Greenwood Avenue in Kilmuckridge village where local Cllr Mary Farrell officially launched the impressive new environmentally friendly Kilmuckridge 1916-1922 Garden of Remembrance this afternoon (Sunday). Cllr Farrell was brief in her speechContinue reading “Kilmuckridge opens its Garden of Remembrance”
Public view of Enniscorthy Town Plan
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has recently adopted the Enniscorthy Town Centre First Plan, which is described as “a roadmap for the sustainable regeneration of Enniscorthy’s town centre” and it should make considerable progress this coming week when it will be made available for public scrutiny. A Public Presentation Event for the Enniscorthy TownContinue reading “Public view of Enniscorthy Town Plan”
Wexford Ógra annual general meeting
By Ruairí Ryan, National Press Officer Ógra Fianna Fáil Wexford Ógra Fianna Fail held its annual general meeting for 2023 in the Wexford Farmer’s Club, Enniscorthy, attended by members from across the county and in the presence of Cllrs Barbara-Anne Murphy and Andrew Bolger. Ruairí Ryan the outgoing chair gave thanks and praise to theContinue reading “Wexford Ógra annual general meeting”
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