By Dan Walsh Former Moyne Rangers (Enniscorthy) player and Republic of Ireland Under-21 international, Festy Ebosele, (19), scored his first professional goal in the 44th minute for Derby County in the 1-1 draw against Millwall last Saturday. Ebosele made his first team debut for Derby County under manager Wayne Rooney in the 64th minute ofContinue reading “Goal for Enniscorthy’s Festy Ebosele”
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Barry O’Neill opens up his lead
By Dan Walsh Today’s point-to-point was at Damma House in neighbouring Kilkenny where champion rider Barry O’Neill recorded a double, bringing his seasonal total onto the 15-winner mark, and five Wexford stables were successful. O’Neill got off the mark in the Winner of Two race aboard Croi Corcra in the colours of PJ Fortune, Doonooney,Continue reading “Barry O’Neill opens up his lead”
Busher shortlisted for ‘Book of the Year’
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy author Caroline Busher’s latest book The Legend of Valentine Sorrow has been shortlisted for the Teen and Young Adult ‘Book of the Year’ at the forthcoming An Post Irish Book Awards which is open to public vote. Caroline is so grateful to everyone who has voted for her so far. VotingContinue reading “Busher shortlisted for ‘Book of the Year’”
New funding for Gorey water plant
By Dan Walsh in Gorey It was a good Friday for the residents and businesses of Gorey with the announcement from Irish Water that additional funding will be provided for the Creagh Water Treatment Plant. Irish Water has invested €100,000 on the Creagh Water Treatment Plant since August. Irish Water states that it has expeditedContinue reading “New funding for Gorey water plant”
Future plans for Enniscorthy town centre
By Dan Walsh at Riverside Park Hotel The regeneration of Enniscorthy town centre was central to discussion at a public consultation meeting in the Riverside Park, Enniscorthy, on Wednesday night last, where Wexford County Council and Loci Urban Design Consultants facilitated the meeting where close to one hundred people in attendance were invited to contributeContinue reading “Future plans for Enniscorthy town centre”
Enniscorthy Boil Water Notice lifted
By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice issued for the Enniscorthy Public Water Supply on October 30th is now lifted with immediate effect. A statement issued this afternoon states that Irish Water and Wexford County Council wishes to notify customers on the Enniscorthy Public Water Supply that following the completion of remedial measures and theContinue reading “Enniscorthy Boil Water Notice lifted”
Kilrush Drama Group back on stage
By Dan Walsh There is palpable joy and excitement as Kilrush Drama Group embarks on its first stage performance since the beginning of the pandemic and it happens in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, tonight (Friday). The presentation is a One-Act Comedy called Red Carnations by Glenn Hughes directed by Mick Byrne and curtains up atContinue reading “Kilrush Drama Group back on stage”
New freight link between Le Harve and Rosslare
By Dan Walsh Brittany Ferries has announced the opening of a new freight link from Le Havre in Normandy to Rosslare Europort starting on Friday, November 12th. It will be operated by the company’s freight only Cotentin vessel with the capacity for 120 freight units and 120 cabins. The new freight line will be providedContinue reading “New freight link between Le Harve and Rosslare”
Irish Water says significant progress in Wexford
By Dan Walsh In a statement issued today, Irish Water claims consistent progress in upgrading wastewater treatment and eliminating the discharge of raw sewage to Ireland’s rivers, lakes and coastal areas is benefiting communities and enhancing the environment throughout Ireland. In Wexford, investment in wastewater infrastructure in Courtown Gorey increased capacity to 36,000 population equivalentContinue reading “Irish Water says significant progress in Wexford”
University status planned for next May
By Dan Walsh The long-awaited Technological University of the South East (TUSE) will see a merger of IT Carlow and Waterford Institute of Technology on May 1st 2022. It will be the fifth of its kind in the country and will include a campus in Wexford. Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris T.D. made theContinue reading “University status planned for next May”
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