Dan Walsh

Dr. Billy Colfer honoured at Wexford Arts Centre

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre Wexford Arts Centre today launched an exhibition celebrating the life and work of Dr. Billy Colfer. Curated by Karla Sánchez O’Connell and Rosemary Hartigan; the exhibition will run from November 15th to December 23th in the new Billy Colfer Gallery. This exhibition aims to celebrate Dr. Colfer’s life and workContinue reading “Dr. Billy Colfer honoured at Wexford Arts Centre”

New Wexford Arts Centre is officially opened

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre Minister Peter Burke, T.D., Minister of State at Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage performed the official opening of the new extension to Wexford Arts Centre in the presence of the Mayor of Wexford, Cllr Maura Bell, this afternoon. It was a celebratory occasion with contributions byContinue reading “New Wexford Arts Centre is officially opened”

Pedestrian found injured in Gorey

By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Gorey are investigating an incident on the R772 Arklow Road at Aske, Gorey, which occurred last night or early today. A single vehicle road traffic collision resulted in a pedestrian sustaining ‘serious injuries’ and he was discovered at the scene around 6am. Emergency services were summoned to the scene andContinue reading “Pedestrian found injured in Gorey”

Wexford Town Boil Water Notice remains

By Dan Walsh Irish Water issued a fresh statement this evening (Friday) to remind customers served by the Wexford Town Water Supply that a Boil Water Notice remains in place. Areas impacted by the Boil Water Notice include Wexford Town, Taghmon and surrounding areas. The notice, which was issued following consultation with the HSE on NovemberContinue reading “Wexford Town Boil Water Notice remains”

Tánaiste skips Clongeen tornado meeting

By Dan Walsh In Dáil Éireann today, Independent Deputy Verona Murphy raised the matter that just over a week ago, there was a tornado in south County Wexford. It arose in Haggard and Ramsgrange and travelled to Balliniry and from Balliniry it went to Milltown and Ballycullane on to Clongeen and finally to Foulkesmill, leavingContinue reading “Tánaiste skips Clongeen tornado meeting”

Funding for New Ross project

By Dan Walsh Funding has been announced for the redevelopment of the oil tanks site on the quayside of the River Barrow at New Ross adjacent to the Dunbrody Famine Ship Visitor Centre. Phase two of the New Ross Regeneration Project is costed at €1,017,991 with €814,393 announced by Minister Heather Humphreys from the RuralContinue reading “Funding for New Ross project”

One-Act Drama Festival in Gorey

By Dan Walsh Gorey Little Theatre is the stage for the One-Act Drama Festival which will be officially launched by Senator Malcolm Byrne on Thursday and continues for three nights. Thursday night features two plays; Camross Drama Group presents Glacier Bay by Frederick Stropped, and Kilmuckridge Drama Group presents The Book Club of Little WitteringtonContinue reading “One-Act Drama Festival in Gorey”

Taoiseach asked for support in Clongeen and Foulkesmills

Johnny Mythen T.D. (Sinn Féin) was on his feet in Dáil Éireann yesterday (Wednesday). The Enniscorthy-based deputy said; “I ask the Taoiseach to replicate the special emergency humanitarian support scheme the Tánaiste recently announced for the people in New Ross and Tullow after flooding in the towns. I am asking for the same support forContinue reading “Taoiseach asked for support in Clongeen and Foulkesmills”

Carnew Musical presents ‘Guys and Dolls’

By Dan Walsh Carnew Musical Society is presenting its first full show since 2019 –Guys and Dolls – from Monday, November 21st to Saturday, November 26th in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, and online booking is available from today (Monday). Guys and Dolls is fable of Broadway and based on the stories and characters of DamonContinue reading “Carnew Musical presents ‘Guys and Dolls’”

Call to help south Wexford tornado victims

By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District, Cllr Lisa McDonald, is calling on the Government to immediately intervene and provide support for those affected by last Thursday’s destructive tornado in the Clongeen-Foulksmills area of south Wexford. “I visited many of those affected in the area on Saturday and witnessed first-hand the devastation thatContinue reading “Call to help south Wexford tornado victims”