By Dan Walsh The parochial system that has served the Diocese of Ferns so well for generations and instilled pride and sense of belonging into each and every one of us is sadly giving way to a clustering of parishes all over Ireland as a direct response to the sharp decrease in vocations and theContinue reading “New arrangements in five parishes”
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25 years since disappearance of Fiona Sinnott
Gardaí in Wexford continue to actively investigate the disappearance and murder of Fiona Sinnott on the 8th February 1998. Fiona was the mother of an infant daughter and at the time of her disappearance Fiona lived at Ballyhitt, Broadway, Co. Wexford. On Sunday 8th February 1998, Fiona Sinnott was socialising at Butler’s Pub in Broadway,Continue reading “25 years since disappearance of Fiona Sinnott”
Swims and dips cheques presented
By Dan Walsh Fundraising for the lifeboats is a popular activity around Christmas and the generosity of coastline supporter has been reflected in the presentation of cheques at Fethard-on-Sea and Kilmore Quay recently. Hooked on Swimming’s ’12 Swims of Christmas’ raised €15,260 for Fethard-on-Sea RNLI with a little help from their friends. The funds wereContinue reading “Swims and dips cheques presented”
Enniscorthy Red Cross busy in Rosslare
By Ruari Ryan, PRO. The Enniscorthy branch of the Red Cross held their Annual General Meeting recently at which a number of important issues were discussed. The branch also reviewed the last year of activities. The committee for the coming year is composed of Aine O’Neill (Assistant Secretary), Paul O’Meara (Treasurer), Shane Roche (Vice-Chairman), RuairiContinue reading “Enniscorthy Red Cross busy in Rosslare”
New Wexford to Enniscorthy Bus Service
By Dan Walsh TFI Local Link Wexford has announced a new rural bus service connecting the towns of Wexford and Enniscorthy due to commence next Monday, February 13th. Known as Route 384 it will operate five return services per day Monday to Saturday and four return services on Sunday serving areas on the western sideContinue reading “New Wexford to Enniscorthy Bus Service”
First success for Joanne Corish
By Dan Walsh at Ballinaboola races The most excited person at the Wexford Hunt point-to-point held in Spring-like conditions today at Ballinaboola was Kilmore rider Joanne Corish who rode her first winner; Old Style Humor for Ballindaggin handler Sean Doyle by one length in the concluding Winners of Three race. It was a very popularContinue reading “First success for Joanne Corish”
103 entries for Ballinaboola on Sunday
By Dan Walsh The Wexford Hunt point-to-point races takes place at Ballinaboola tomorrow (Sunday) with an impressive 103 entries for six races, the first is off at 1pm. The latest news from the track is that it will be a dry day, temperatures 7-9 degrees and the going is officially described as ‘good’. The cardContinue reading “103 entries for Ballinaboola on Sunday”
Fans evacuated at Wexford Park
By Dan Walsh Fans were evacuated onto the pitch at Chadwicks Wexford Park this evening delaying the throw-in of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A Round 1/Walsh Cup final after a small fire broke out in the main stand. The start to the game was delayed by 15 minutes until the Fire OfficerContinue reading “Fans evacuated at Wexford Park”
€3.2m for walkways and cycling in Wexford
By Dan Walsh Wexford is to receive a major funding boost for the development of cycle and walkways in communities around Co. Wexford that will be better with safe and people-friendly corridors to visit friends, go to the shops, or cycle or walk to school, sports training and other activities. Fine Gael Deputy Paul KehoeContinue reading “€3.2m for walkways and cycling in Wexford”
Body recovered from River Slaney
The body of a woman was recovered from the River Slaney at lunch time today and taken to University Hospital Waterford for a post mortem examination. She has been named locally as Stephanie O’Connor, (51), from Slí na Sláine, Enniscorthy. Ms. O’Connor had been reported missing by concerned family members yesterday afternoon and An GardaContinue reading “Body recovered from River Slaney”
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