Dan Walsh

Apology for making 46 Gorey people sick!

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Council meeting The detailed report on the Creagh Water Quality incident at Creagh Water Treatment Plant, near Gorey, last August, was published and presented at the monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council yesterday (Tuesday) where Jim Fitzgerald apologised on behalf of Irish Water “for making 46 peopleContinue reading “Apology for making 46 Gorey people sick!”

Vinegar Hill – the longest day commemoration

By Dan Walsh at Vinegar Hill June 21st 2022 – the longest day of the year- and the 224th anniversary of the Battle of Vinegar Hill was remembered with dignity and ceremony this evening. Jimmy Cooper (piper) led the Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society members in period dress along the lane leading to the hill whereContinue reading “Vinegar Hill – the longest day commemoration”

Cllr Donal Kenny is new Cathaoirleach

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Centre Fianna Fail’s Cllr Donal Kenny from Craanford is the new Cathaoirleach of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council following the annual general meeting held in the Civic Centre, Gorey, this afternoon. Cllr Kenny’s name was put forward by Cllr Andrew Bolger and seconded by Cllr Willie Kavanagh while Cllr DiarmuidContinue reading “Cllr Donal Kenny is new Cathaoirleach”

Cllr George is 125th Cathaoirleach

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council annual general meeting Veteran Wexford town and Labour Party member Cllr George Lawlor was elected as the 125th Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council at the annual general meeting held in the council chamber at Carricklawn, Wexford, this afternoon. He defeated Fine Gael’s Cllr Frank Staples by 21 votesContinue reading “Cllr George is 125th Cathaoirleach”

Enniscorthy promotes its history and heritage…and there is more to come!

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy. A camp site featuring the redcoats and the pikemen was the feature at the inaugural Rebellion Day held in the grounds of the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy today. Members of Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society were in battle dress for the occasion and there was great curiosity in theContinue reading “Enniscorthy promotes its history and heritage…and there is more to come!”

Man arrested after €1.3m drugs seized

By Dan Walsh A man has been arrested after heroin and cocaine, with an estimated street value of €1.3 million were seized at Rosslare Europort this morning. Revenue officers stopped and searched an unaccompanied trailer after it arrived on a ferry from Dunkirk in France. The search was carried out as a result of routineContinue reading “Man arrested after €1.3m drugs seized”

Great day at Gorey Show

By Dan Walsh at Ashton, Ballycanew I dropped in yesterday afternoon to the 161st Gorey Agricultural Show at Ashton, Ballycanew, the overcast sky was pleasant to the attendance, and it was wonderful to see this historic rural occasion restored after the pandemic. It was a truly family occasion – I would say the dog classesContinue reading “Great day at Gorey Show”

Death of ex-Kilanerin PP Canon O’Brien

The death has occurred of Very Rev. Patrick Canon O’Brien, Chambersland, New Ross, a former President of St. Peter’s College, Wexford, and parish priest of Kilanerin for 28 years. He was in his 89th year. Ordained at Maynooth in June 1958, he spent 26 years at St. Peter’s College where he held the positions ofContinue reading “Death of ex-Kilanerin PP Canon O’Brien”

Ballyfad heritage on the world wide

By Dan Walsh A series of interviews with local people in the Ballyfad area are available on the world wide web following last night’s launch of ‘A Ramble Through Time – Vol. 4 and 5, by local Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, Leas-Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, held in Ballyfad Hall. The work wasContinue reading “Ballyfad heritage on the world wide”

New shipping route Rosslare to Zeebrugge

By Dan Walsh A new freight route between Rosslare Europort and Zeebrugge, Belgium, will commence on July 23rd launched by Finnlines, and will provide a new direct link between Ireland and Continental Europe, which also offers a new connection from Finland to Ireland. The route will be operated by the ro-ro vessel, Finnpulp, which hasContinue reading “New shipping route Rosslare to Zeebrugge”