By Dan Walsh The National 1798 Rebellion Centre presents an interesting event entitled ‘A Shared History; Independence in India and Ireland’, featuring historian John Dorney in conversation with Indian Ambassador Akhilesh Mishra taking place in the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, next Friday at 7pm. It is part of the 2022 Summer Series. 2021 marked 100 yearsContinue reading “Indian ambassador coming to Enniscorthy”
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Fatal road collision at Rosslare Harbour
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Rosslare Harbour, at approximately 2.20pm yesterday (Sunday) afternoon. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a single vehicle collision involving a motor car in Rosslare Harbour. The driver of the car and sole occupant, a man in his early 60s wasContinue reading “Fatal road collision at Rosslare Harbour”
Rural Ireland under threat from Greens?
By Dan Walsh at Killinick It was a quite mid-July Sunday in the WexfordLocal.com newsroom. News stories were scarce. However, Wexford Fire Service successfully controlled a small gorse fire at Ballyboggan, close to the River Slaney at Ferrycarrig, which was noticed shortly after 2.30pm. The ‘experts’ told us not to walk the dog because ‘theContinue reading “Rural Ireland under threat from Greens?”
Ruairi Ryan holds FF Ógra chair
By Dan Walsh Outgoing Chairman of Wexford Ógra Fianna Fáil, Ruairi Ryan, was re-elected at the annual general meeting held in Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, last Friday while a new board was elected to support him and run the organisation. Mr Ryan thanked the previous board for their hard work the past year and expressed interestContinue reading “Ruairi Ryan holds FF Ógra chair”
Monageer takes ‘Pride of Place’
By Dan Walsh at Monageer The industrious community-based Monageer Parish Grotto Group gathered for the usual Saturday morning maintenance session today, however, it turned out to be a celebratory occasion with the official presentation of the runner-up Pride of Place award won in 2021. Cllr Donal Kenny, Cathaoirleach of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, was onContinue reading “Monageer takes ‘Pride of Place’”
Diocesan shortage in parish and curacy
By Dan Walsh Dramatic changes happening in the Diocese of Ferns were announced yesterday (Friday) by Bishop Ger Nash, Bishop of Ferns. Taking on board retirements and changes of personnel, the Diocese is also faced with the challenge that “it is no longer possible to provide a priest for each parish or curacy.” A newContinue reading “Diocesan shortage in parish and curacy”
Lombard legends in Gorey summer play
By Dan Walsh in Gorey Gorey Little Theatre has a successful reputation for presenting summer theatre and the July eight-night production of Tuesday’s with Morrie, directed by Michael Byrne, an award-winning producer with Kilrush Drama Group, and it promises to make the box office busy with an unprecedented demand for seats in the audience. ApartContinue reading “Lombard legends in Gorey summer play”
Irish Water reminder in the warm weather
By Dan Walsh Irish Water is reminding the public in Wexford to be mindful of their water usage in the coming weeks as some supplies are experiencing increased demand in the spell of warm weather. Since March, Irish Water has been carefully monitoring all raw water sources in county Wexford, that is the water fromContinue reading “Irish Water reminder in the warm weather”
Jazz at Johnstown this weekend
By Dan Walsh The biggest outdoor jazz festival in the South East will take place in the beautiful grounds of Johnstown Castle, near Wexford town, across three days this weekend, from Friday to Sunday, July 15th to 17th, inclusive. Over 16 bands and 30 musicians from throughout the country are participating in the first outdoorContinue reading “Jazz at Johnstown this weekend”
Rosslare Strand launch of Wheelchair Mat
By Dan Walsh As the July daily temperatures embrace the popular sunny south-east reputation, a pleasant beachside ceremony at Rosslare Strand on Tuesday morning marked the launch of the new Wheelchair Mat. Cllr Lisa McDonald, Chair of Wexford Local Community Development Committee and the Rosslare Municipal District said “it was great to see the launchContinue reading “Rosslare Strand launch of Wheelchair Mat”
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