Dan Walsh

Environmental issues holding up flood scheme

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme was back on the agenda as a matter of priority at yesterday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council where Cathaoirleach Cllr Aidan Browne favours the building of the new bridge first and it emerged that the OPW has placed the futureContinue reading “Environmental issues holding up flood scheme”

Teenager missing from Gorey area

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15 year old Scarlet Bright who has been missing from the Gorey area of County Wexford since the afternoon of Friday 14th April 2023. Scarlet is described as being approximately 5 foot 10 inches in height with a thin build, red hair and blueContinue reading “Teenager missing from Gorey area”

Michael Goff enjoys double success

By Dan Walsh Michael Goff travelled from his base at Clondaw, Ferns, to today’s point-to-point races at Dromahane and teaming up with Waterford-born rider Michael Sweeney he was successful twice at the Cork track. First up was newcomer Fortunate Man who scored by two lengths in the maiden race for four-year-old geldings and half anContinue reading “Michael Goff enjoys double success”

The buzz is back in Ferns

By Dan Walsh in Ferns Three Canadian red giant “Walnut whip” shaped beekeeping units were unveiled in the grounds of St. Edan’s Cathedral, Ferns, yesterday (Saturday) as part of the Ancient Connections initiative between St. Aidan’s in Ferns and St. David’s in Pembrokeshire. “Bees have linked Wales and Wexford since the 6th century, when itContinue reading “The buzz is back in Ferns”

Grand National celebrated in Bannow-Ballymitty

By Dan Walsh Corach Rambler (8/1) made history at Aintree today with a two and a quarter lengths success in the Grand National, and while it is correctly credited as a Scottish victory from Lucinda Russell’s stables, it is also a major celebration in the Bannow-Ballymitty area of south Co. Wexford. Corach Rambler, who isContinue reading “Grand National celebrated in Bannow-Ballymitty”

Talented students won top prizes

By Dan Walsh Two Wexford students have won top prizes in this year’s 69th Texaco Children’s Art Competition. In the 9-11 years age category, first prize was won by 10-years old Lilia Litwin, a pupil at Gorey Educate Together National School, for her artwork entitled ‘My Self Portrait’. Her work is described by Professor GranvilleContinue reading “Talented students won top prizes”

Solo art and design exhibition opens in Gorey

By Dan Walsh in Gorey Library A first solo exhibition by Gorey-based artist Trish Middleton using as many sustainably sourced materials as possible opened in Gorey Library tonight (Thursday) and will be available until April 27th. The official opening was performed by Lisa Byrne, Visual Arts Manager and curator at Presentation Arts Centre in conjunctionContinue reading “Solo art and design exhibition opens in Gorey”

Plans for 22 CCTV cameras in Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh Wexford Co. Council proposes to install a new closed circuit television system in Enniscorthy Town Centre to replace the existing CCTV system. It is proposed to install 22 CCTV cameras at locations within Enniscorthy Town which have been agreed with An Garda Siochana. A spokesperson for Wexford County Council said; “The purposeContinue reading “Plans for 22 CCTV cameras in Enniscorthy”

Paschal was well-known Gorey businessman

By Dan Walsh Gorey communities are mourning the sad loss of well-known Gorey businessman, Paschal Whitmore, who was laid to rest in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Gorey, following Requiem Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Gorey, yesterday (Wednesday). From The Avenue, Gorey, and formerly of Whitmore Jewellers 37 Main Street, Gorey, Paschal passed away peacefully on Friday,Continue reading “Paschal was well-known Gorey businessman”

Bees link saints Aidan and David in Ferns

By Dan Walsh A new public art commission will be launched in St. Edan’s Cathedral, Ferns. Do the Little Things is a new public artwork designed for two locations: Ferns and St David’s, Pembrokeshire, commissioned by Ancient Connections and is an EU funded cross border arts, heritage and tourism project. Bedwyr Williams’ distinctive proposal wasContinue reading “Bees link saints Aidan and David in Ferns”