Dan Walsh

New boat launched at Edermine

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy was at Edermine Bridge on the River Slaney last Friday evening where she launched Edermine Ferry Rowing Club’s new boat. I don’t suppose that anybody noticed, but the Marmion Bridge, commonly called Edermine Bridge was officially opened byContinue reading “New boat launched at Edermine”

Rail maintenance work at Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh Iarnród Éireann has informed residents that it will be carrying out essential railway maintenance works south of Enniscorthy Railway Station during night-time hours on Wednesday night/Thursday morning (September 17th-18th) between the hours of 10pm and 6am. Iarnród Éireann emphasise that “this work can only be carried out at night when trains areContinue reading “Rail maintenance work at Enniscorthy”

Minister visits schools in Arklow, Carnew and Gorey

By Dan Walsh Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee TD today (Monday) visited three schools in Wicklow and Wexford -Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir, Arklow, Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew and Gorey Community School and met with teachers, school staff and students settling into the new school year. Minister McEntee said; “Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir, Coláiste BhrídeContinue reading “Minister visits schools in Arklow, Carnew and Gorey”

Fleadh Volunteers feted at Civic Reception

By Dan Walsh Over 1,000 volunteers who signed up and were assigned to various duties during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann were honoured with a Civic Reception held at Whites of Wexford last Saturday night, as a small token of appreciation to amazing volunteers. Each volunteer was presented with a certificate and a special photograph ofContinue reading “Fleadh Volunteers feted at Civic Reception”

Traffic plans for National Ploughing week

By Dan Walsh Over 80,000 people are expected daily at the three-day National Ploughing Championships this week in Screggan, near Tullamore, Co. Offaly and attendees should familiarise themselves with the traffic management plan for their route. An Garda Síochána has a significant Traffic Management and Parking Plan in place for the three days, Tuesday, WednesdayContinue reading “Traffic plans for National Ploughing week”

Building stronger ties between Wexford and France

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre The French Ambassador to Ireland, Madame Céline Place, was guest of honour in Wexford Arts Centre on Friday night where she stated that the re-launch of the Alliance Francaise Waterford Wexford “is a very important moment for the French Embassy”. Madame Place discussed Wexford’s business ties with France,Continue reading “Building stronger ties between Wexford and France”

Coolgreany Vintage & Heritage Weekend

By Dan Walsh at Coolgreany The hilly main street of Coolgreany was filled this evening for the annual Vintage Parade, marking the beginning of the Coolgreany Vintage and Heritage Weekend, which highlights with Vintage Day tomorrow (Sunday). Displaying vintage vehicles over 30 years old the parade featured steam engines, vintage trucks, classic cars, and evenContinue reading “Coolgreany Vintage & Heritage Weekend”

Co. Wexford asked to maintain water conservation

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann can confirm that the Water Conservation Order (WCO), commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, for County Wexford will lapse on Tuesday, September 16th. Uisce Éireann is encouraging the public in County Wexford to continue conserving water as we move into the Autumn months. “We would like to sincerely thank theContinue reading “Co. Wexford asked to maintain water conservation”

Keeping Wexford’s drinking water safe

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann and the National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group (NPDWAG) are urging pesticide users in Wexford to help protect local drinking water sources as the spraying season draws to a close. Since 2017, the number of pesticide exceedances detected in public drinking water supplies has dropped by more than 50%.Continue reading “Keeping Wexford’s drinking water safe”

Enniscorthy’s weekend of Blackstairs Blues

By Dan Walsh The Blackstairs Blues Festival is Ireland’s longest running Blues festival and the 31st festival takes place in Enniscorthy venues this weekend – Friday to Sunday, September 12th to 14th, and the musicians and pubs are hoping for large crowds and plenty of fun. Recently, the festival launch took place in Rackards BarContinue reading “Enniscorthy’s weekend of Blackstairs Blues”