Author Archives: Dan Walsh

Archaeological survey of Enniscorthy town centre

By Dan Walsh at July meeting of Wexford County Council Wexford County Council has announced its proposal to develop a ‘brownfield site’ in the centre of Enniscorthy, on a vacant site formerly the location of Murphy-Flood’s Hotel, and empty buildings bounding Irish Street and Barrack Street. It is recommended that the development proceed subject toContinue reading “Archaeological survey of Enniscorthy town centre”

Crash on M11 this evening

By Dan Walsh Roadusers are asked to be extra careful on the M11 near the turn off for Enniscorthy and Blackwater following a crash on the southbound lane around 6.30pm this evening. A number of vehicles are involved including a car pulling a caravan. It is not known if there are any injuries. One laneContinue reading “Crash on M11 this evening”

Paraglider injured on Mount Leinster

A paraglider injured near the Nine Stones car park on Mount Leinster on Saturday evening was transferred to hospital by the Air Corps 112 helicopter. The South East Mountain Rescue Association (SEMRA) were called to the scene to assist Gardai and ambulance crews attend an injured paraglider with a suspected back injury after falling nearContinue reading “Paraglider injured on Mount Leinster”

Search to find the ‘most imaginative meal-makers’

By Dan Walsh In a competition open to all the family, home cooks throughout Wexford and beyond are being invited to join a search to find Ireland’s most imaginative meal-makers. Leading the search is well-known television cook, Donal Skehan, supported by banana importers Fyffes, whose previous collaborations led to the discovery of Ireland’s most creative bananaContinue reading “Search to find the ‘most imaginative meal-makers’”

Rebecca organised RNLI water safety clinic

By Dan Walsh Rebecca Doyle, Fethard RNLI’s Volunteer Water Safety Officer, commenced her new role by organising a Swim Safely Clinic given by the RNLI Water Safety Team which was attended by local swim group, Hooked on Swimming and the local Triathlon Club. Killian O Kelly, RNLI Water Safety Education Manager, joined Rebecca and volunteerContinue reading “Rebecca organised RNLI water safety clinic”

Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival

By Dan Walsh Over half a century ago Enniscorthy founded one of the biggest festivals in the country using local produce as the anchor activity – the Strawberry Fair – and Kilmore Quay has followed a similar festive route with the Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival and the 36th year of family fun and festivities opensContinue reading “Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival”

Yacht breaks down in Bannow Bay

By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI launched its inshore lifeboat on Wednesday evening to assist the crew of a broken down 8-metre yacht in Bannow Bay. The volunteer crew were requested to launch their inshore lifeboat by the Irish Coast Guard just after 9.15 pm. The crew proceeded to Fethard Dock where they launched the lifeboatContinue reading “Yacht breaks down in Bannow Bay”

200 gather for Wexford bookstore extension

By Dan Walsh in Wexford town Two hundred people attended the enlargement and opening of a spacious extension to Red Books, a popular local bookstore in Wexford’s St Peter’s Square last Tuesday evening.  In an age when many had written off physical bookshops as being feasible, veteran bookseller Anton O’Broin, who cut the ribbon onContinue reading “200 gather for Wexford bookstore extension”

Busy weekend at Wexford literary Festival

By Dan Walsh The Wexford Literary Arts Festival is taking place over the weekend in Enniscorthy and Wexford town with a number of events occupying a busy programme. A number of events happened on Friday with Margaret Galvin providing poetry workshops and the 2022 Wexford Literary Arts Festival Awards Night was held in the PresentationContinue reading “Busy weekend at Wexford literary Festival”