Dan Walsh

Crew rescued from Yacht Race mishap

By Dan Walsh A crew of nine were rescued in a joint operation on Wednesday evening by Rosslare Harbour and Kilmore Quay RNLI after their 12-metre yacht got into difficulty after breaking its rudder off the Wexford coast. The yacht had been taking part in the Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Yacht Race. Kilmore Quay RNLI’sContinue reading “Crew rescued from Yacht Race mishap”

Wexford welcomes French ambassador

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The French Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency Vincent Guérend visited Enniscorthy this evening where he advocated to “the strengthen the relationship between Ireland and France” and was delighted to participate in the 225th commemorations of the Rebellion of 1798. Monsieur Guérend spoke at a press reception in Enniscorthy Castle, afterContinue reading “Wexford welcomes French ambassador”

Enniscorthy faces weekend water restrictions

By Dan Walsh Customers in Enniscorthy and surrounding areas on the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme are advised by Uisce Éireann that essential night-time water restrictions are required from tonight (Friday) until Monday morning, from 11pm to 6am on each of the three nights to help reservoir levels recover. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com about conserving water,Continue reading “Enniscorthy faces weekend water restrictions”

Bunclody book recalls community tales

By Dan Walsh in Bunclody A new book called No Twixing or Crossing was launched in Bunclody Library tonight by Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Aidan Browne, who complimented all associated with “this collection of superstitions, beliefs, practices, ritual cures, verses and stories from Bunclody.” Cllr Browne told the large attendance presence thatContinue reading “Bunclody book recalls community tales”

Graffiti stirs up trouble in Enniscorthy

EXCLUSIVE by Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Two of Co. Wexford and Ireland’s greatest sporting ambassadors have been disgracefully disrespected after their images posted on an Enniscorthy derelict building on Shannon Quay have been smeared with graffiti style protest scribbling. The tribute panel has nine Wexfordians of distinction including Nickey Rackard of hurling fame, Lisa JacobContinue reading “Graffiti stirs up trouble in Enniscorthy”

Sea monster seen in Ferns

By Dan Walsh in Ferns The mid-day Bank Holiday parade was always going to be the highlight for many at the Festival of Ferns and the signs were positive long before the spectacle begins as families lined the streets and took up vantage viewing areas from early morning. Setting off from the grounds of St.Continue reading “Sea monster seen in Ferns”

Battle of Bunclody ’98 remembered

By Dan Walsh at Bunclody St. Colman’s Pipe Band, Ballindaggin, led by Pipe Major Jim Byrne and the Bunclody/Kilrush/Kilmyshal Pike Group under the command of Group Leader Walter Skelton led the commemorative pike march in Bunclody this evening (Sunday) to remember the Battle of Newtownbarry (Bunclody) which broke out on June 1st, 1798. The BattleContinue reading “Battle of Bunclody ’98 remembered”

Wexford Remembers 1798 at Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Two wreaths from Wexford Remembers 1798 Group and the Connolly Youth Movement were laid at the Father Murphy and the Croppy Boy memorial in Market Square, Enniscorthy, today, (Sunday) as part of the 225th 1798 Rebellion commemorations taking place across County Wexford. Chairman, Gary O’Brien from Wexford, gave a briefContinue reading “Wexford Remembers 1798 at Enniscorthy”

Wreath to Fr Murphy and the Croppy Boy

By Dan Walsh The 1798 commemorations are continuing at Enniscorthy on Sunday and activities organised by Wexford Remembers 1798 includes laying a wreath at the prominent 1798 memorial in Market Square at 12.45pm marking the 115th year of its presence. The bronze monument features Fr John Murphy encouraging a young rebel, known locally as TheContinue reading “Wreath to Fr Murphy and the Croppy Boy”

Wexford asked to conserve water

Due to the current high demand for water as a result of the current warm spell, Uisce Éireann is urging communities across Wexford to conserve water to protect supply and reduce the risk of outages. High usage can lead to pressure reductions which can impact the supply to customers. Supplies across the county are vulnerableContinue reading “Wexford asked to conserve water”