By Dan Walsh in Wexford A large gathering in Red Books in St. Peter’s Square, Wexford, last night honoured active mental health campaigner Mattie White at the launch of his second book of poetry entitled View From The Fields. A farmer from Bannow, Mattie has initiated conversations on mental health issues in a bid toContinue reading “New poetry from Mattie White”
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Crowds in Enniscorthy for St. Patrick’s Day
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The streets of Enniscorthy were lined with families and enthusiastic crowds this afternoon for the annual St. Patrick Day’s Parade which was an outstanding success with colour, enthusiasm and a welcoming atmosphere in the shadow of Vinegar Hill. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Cllr Cathal Byrne, Leas-Cathaoirleach representing the Cathaoirleach, Cllr AidanContinue reading “Crowds in Enniscorthy for St. Patrick’s Day”
Holiday arrangements at Wexford General Hospital
By Dan Walsh Following the devastating fire that closed Wexford General Hospital on March 1st the public are reminded of the festival weekend situation and according to Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG); “we ask the public to please consider all options” should any health emergencies arise. The Ireland East Hospital Group and Wexford General HospitalContinue reading “Holiday arrangements at Wexford General Hospital”
Lá Fhéile Pádraig Contae Loch Garman
By Dan Walsh Marching sports and cultural organisations, floats and vintage machinery, music and colour, are some of the amazing features of the St. Patrick’s Day parade, and of course the children, the families, the atmosphere and the crowds! Tonight, Met Éireann gave us the forecast; “St. Patrick’s Day morning will be mostly cloudy withContinue reading “Lá Fhéile Pádraig Contae Loch Garman”
Smart Village strategy for Courtown/Riverchapel
By Dan Walsh at Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey A new 64-page report outlining a Smart Village innovative plan for future investment and development in the Courtown and Riverchapel region of North Wexford was unveiled at a well-attended public meeting held in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, last Monday night. Linda Sinnott, Chair of Courtown CommunityContinue reading “Smart Village strategy for Courtown/Riverchapel”
Fethard lifeboat Open Day
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI station will host an Open Day from 11am to 1pm on Saturday where everybody is welcome and the station is keen to recruit new volunteer lifeboat, shore crew and to enhance its fundraising crew. Walter Foley, Fethard RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager said the team is looking forward to welcoming anyoneContinue reading “Fethard lifeboat Open Day”
Wexford prepares for Fleadh 2024
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting There was a ‘dancing at the crossroads’ atmosphere at last Monday’s monthy meeting of Wexford County Council held at Carricklawn HQ where members were rejoicing at the welcome news that Wexford town has been chosen to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024. The only missing ingredientContinue reading “Wexford prepares for Fleadh 2024”
Canon Hayden is new Archdeacon
By Dan Walsh Reverend Canon Mark Hayden of the Gorey Group of Parishes has been appointed as new Archdeacon of Ossory and Leighlin by the Bishop of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory, the Right Reverend Adrian Wilkinson. Announcing the new appointment, Bishop Wilkinson said; “I am delighted that Mark Hayden has accepted my invitation to takeContinue reading “Canon Hayden is new Archdeacon”
Drama Festival time in Carnew
By Dan Walsh The 16th South Wicklow Drama Festival takes place in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, from next Saturday (March 18th) for nine nights until Sunday, March 26th once again there is a wonderful and varied line up of plays lined up with many of the local groups taking part along with Drama Groups fromContinue reading “Drama Festival time in Carnew”
Sarah does Bree Macra proud
Members of Bree Macra Na Feirme are proud of the impressive performance of Sarah Byrne and would like to congratulate Sarah who was runner-up in the Impromptu Public Speaking All-Ireland Final in Ennis last Saturday night. Sarah spoke on the topics of Friendship, Cyclists, and Space Travel. Huge congratulations also to Josephine O’Neil of CallanContinue reading “Sarah does Bree Macra proud”
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