Gardaí attached to the Detective Unit, Gorey who were on patrol in the town on Friday arrested a man aged in his 40s who was wanted for interview in relation to criminal activity. He was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. The man was interviewed in relation to crimes of AggravatedContinue reading “Man (40s) arrested in Gorey”
Author Archives: Dan Walsh
Oulart men of 1916 remembered
By Dan Walsh at Oulart The annual Easter commemoration at the Mise Éire Memorial in Oulart, organised by the Oulart Hill Group, remembered the Oulart Company Volunteers with a roll-call and a short ceremony this morning. (Easter Sunday). There was a welcome address by Chairman, John Dempsey, who introduced the special guest speaker Martina DevlinContinue reading “Oulart men of 1916 remembered”
Annual Easter Commemorations in Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Riverchapel Following on from the Easter Rising of 1916 in Co. Wexford, and Enniscorthy in particular, it has been a tradition to remember the occasion publicly and in a dignified manner. Sinn Féin Co. Wexford is remembering Ireland’s Patriot Dead at annual Easter Commemoration wreath laying ceremonies across the county. JohnnyContinue reading “Annual Easter Commemorations in Wexford”
A week of Wexford winners
By Dan Walsh Two Wexford winners at today’s point-to-point races at Loughanmorein East Antrim and both came in the maiden race for five-year-old geldings which was run in two divisions. Division one was won by first timer Yeah Man for Cormac Doyle who had a length to spare with Jack Hendrick in the saddle. DivisionContinue reading “A week of Wexford winners”
Death of GAA stalwart Jimmy Nolan
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Jimmy Nolan, (83), peacefully at his home, Clohass, Davidstown, Enniscorthy who was well-known in GAA circles and father of Cheltenham winning horse trainer Paul Nolan. Born in 1938 at Clohass, Davidstown, Jimmy had a lifelong involvement with the GAA and played hurling for Davidstown GAA Club, RathnureContinue reading “Death of GAA stalwart Jimmy Nolan”
Medieval Ferns reveals a rich heritage
By Dan Walsh The Ferns Medieval Experience based in Ferns Community Centre is Wexford’s newest visitor attraction that tells the story of a medieval past in an engaging and fun way using a range of modern media including virtual reality and audio visual. Manager Catherine McPartlan has welcomed WexfordLocal.com to visit the attraction and shareContinue reading “Medieval Ferns reveals a rich heritage”
Tenants locked out of their new homes!
By Dan Walsh at Gorey and the April meeting of Wexford County Council Speaking at the April meeting of Wexford County Council Chairman of the Council’s Strategy Policy Committee for Housing, Cllr Joe Sullivan, stated that there were, at least three locations where houses were completed and ready for occupation, but for whatever reason hadContinue reading “Tenants locked out of their new homes!”
Tony Dempsey is Age Friendly Ambassador
By Dan Walsh The famous Croke Park has been recognised as the first Age Friendly Stadium in the world and an Age Friendly Ambassador for each county has been announced and Tony Dempsey, Barntown, takes up the role for Co. Wexford. A native of Davidstown, Enniscorthy, and former Principal of Enniscorthy Vocational School, Dempsey wasContinue reading “Tony Dempsey is Age Friendly Ambassador”
Statement from Council Communications Officer
By Dan Walsh David Minogue, Communications Officer, at Wexford County Council, issued the following statement this evening. It is published here on WexfordLocal.com without alteration or comment: “It is unfortunate and regrettable how an email intended to create opportunity for an improved working relationship and to avoid future discord can be misinterpreted so as toContinue reading “Statement from Council Communications Officer”
Aldi spent €9.5m on Wexford produce
By Dan Walsh Last year (2021) Aldi sourced over €9.5 million of locally produced food and drink from Wexford based suppliers. Aldi partners with nine Wexford producers including long-term relationships with Sean Stafford Bakeries and O’Connor Nurseries. Last year Aldi began working with two Wexford suppliers for the first time, Wild about Food and The RingContinue reading “Aldi spent €9.5m on Wexford produce”
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