By Dan Walsh Ireland Reads is an annual campaign to get the country reading and leads to a national day on Friday February 25th to celebrate reading and, consequently, Wexford Library Service has teamed up with authors, local bookshops, publishers and libraries nationwide this year for Ireland Reads. As part of this year’s campaign, Wexford Libraries areContinue reading “Reader Pens launched at Wexford Library”
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Enniscorthy Castle opens for new season
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Castle has reopened to visitors for the Spring season and is hosting a newly curated exhibition of textiles and designs across its 2nd floor space, its first exhibition of the year entitled The Fabric of Wexford: Industry and Innovation. Newly appointed Manager of Enniscorthy Castle and National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Mico HassettContinue reading “Enniscorthy Castle opens for new season”
Crowds flock to Ballinaboola races
By Dan Walsh at Ballinaboola The Wexford Hunt point-to-point attracted a large attendance today (Sunday) for a seven-race card on good ground with plenty of close finishes and a dead-heat to rejuvenate the sport with the first unrestricted fixture in twenty-two months. The first race for four-year-olds got today’s card up and running at Ballinaboola,Continue reading “Crowds flock to Ballinaboola races”
Fr Jim Curtis remembered in Piercestown
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of Fr James (Jim) Curtis who served almost 68 years in the priesthood and served as Diocesan Secretary to two bishops in the Diocese of Ferns. Piercestown-Murrintown Parish posted the sad news on social media. “It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Fr.Continue reading “Fr Jim Curtis remembered in Piercestown”
All roads to Ballinaboola on Sunday
By Dan Walsh A large entry of 161 for tomorrow’s point-to-point fixture at Ballinaboola, New Ross, run under the auspices of the Wexford Hunt has forced the organisers to get the card underway half an hour earlier than originally scheduled at 12.30pm. The track was described today as “in beautiful condition” and the going aheadContinue reading “All roads to Ballinaboola on Sunday”
Towns to get their own Regeneration Officers
By Dan Walsh A new ‘Town Centre First’ policy aimed at revitalising towns and villages supported by targeted funding for regeneration and support for ‘above shop’ and town centre living has been published by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD. For the first time, towns will also gain their own dedicatedContinue reading “Towns to get their own Regeneration Officers”
Update on funding for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Minister of State at the Department of Justice James Browne T.D. has announced an update on funding for Enniscorthy. Minister Browne states that Enniscorthy has been granted €855,000 in active travel funding for specific projects in the last 18 months, plus €177,000 for upgrade of Slaney Street and €200,000 for the promenadeContinue reading “Update on funding for Enniscorthy”
A Wexford student could become a Chartered Star!
Chartered Accountants Ireland has launched a call for young members and students in County Wexford to apply to become the profession’s next Chartered Star. The winner will secure a place to attend the One Young World summit in Tokyo in May, representing Chartered Accountants Ireland and Chartered Accountants Worldwide on the world stage alongside internationalContinue reading “A Wexford student could become a Chartered Star!”
Kilmore Quay water works to start soon
By Dan Walsh A new sewerage scheme and wastewater treatment infrastructure for Kilmore Quay will commence in the coming weeks. It was announced today Jon Sisk and Sons Ltd. has signed the contract with Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, to carry out works to end the discharge of raw sewage intoContinue reading “Kilmore Quay water works to start soon”
Christmas swims raise €9,150 for Fethard RNLI
By Dan Walsh An innovative fund raiser involving 12 Swims of Christmas during December at Baginbun Beach raised an amazing €9,150 presented to Fethard RNLI at a ceremony held in the boathouse yesterday. Set up by local artist Helen Mason, this safety conscious swimming group who prefer to swim in numbers, grew from single figuresContinue reading “Christmas swims raise €9,150 for Fethard RNLI”
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