Author Archives: Dan Walsh

Sod turns on €12.8m plant at Arthurstown

By Dan Walsh The official sod turning at the €12.8 million Wastewater Treatment Plant at Arthurstown serving the communities of Duncannon, Arthurstown and Ballyhack took place last Friday morning. The plant will provide wastewater treatment for the first time for the equivalent of almost 1,875 people and the works will ensure the communities have theContinue reading “Sod turns on €12.8m plant at Arthurstown”

Jet Ski rescue off Duncannon Harbour

By Dan Walsh The volunteer lifeboat crew at Fethard RNLI were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard on Saturday at 5.34pm, to assist a person in difficulties on their jet ski. The crew launched the D-Class lifeboat Naomh Dubhán on the beach under Duncannon Fort. Duncannon beach lifeguards and Rescue 117 Helicopter were also involvedContinue reading “Jet Ski rescue off Duncannon Harbour”

Scandal at old St. Senan’s burial ground

By Dan Walsh A large section of the once enclosed perimeter wall has fallen, scorched trees and discarded beer cans indicate the residue of anti-social behaviour and evidence of disrespect and neglect secretly spoils the small cemetery attached to the once existent St Senan’s Psychiatric Hospital at Killagoley, on the outskirts of Enniscorthy. Nobody knowsContinue reading “Scandal at old St. Senan’s burial ground”

Volunteers wanted for archaeological dig

By Dan Walsh This July excavations will be relaunched and the digs are open to volunteers, with all required training and equipment provided on site as Wexford County Council is working alongside the Irish Archaeology Field School on a standout archaeology project in the Irish National Heritage Park at Ferrycarrig. Digging the Lost Town ofContinue reading “Volunteers wanted for archaeological dig”

Night time water restrictions in Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County County Council wishes to advise of night time restrictions on the Enniscorthy Water Supply due to increased demand and a drop in level of the reservoir. The night time restrictions are essential to ensure homes and businesses have sufficient supply during the daytime. TheContinue reading “Night time water restrictions in Enniscorthy”

Wexford author signs trilogy book deal

By Dan Walsh To have one book published is an outstanding achievement, to be signed up for a trilogy is amazing, but that is the excitement that is unfolding in the literary life of Anne McLoughlin from Peppardscastle, near Kilmuckridge. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com Anne McLoughlin made her announcement; “After many years working at the keyboard,Continue reading “Wexford author signs trilogy book deal”

Draft County Development Plan goes forward

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has decided not to take advantage of an optional Ministerial Act to delay the draft County Development Plan by one year and instead to press forward with the Plan. This decision was made at last Monday’s monthly meeting of the Council held with Microsoft Teams in line with Covid-19Continue reading “Draft County Development Plan goes forward”

Save Barntown Castle campaign

By Dan Walsh Barntown Castle has weathered many storms for centuries, but in the 21st century the structure is in a very vulnerable state and to prevent inevitable collapse and destruction, essential remediation works are a matter of the utmost urgency. Fortunately, Barntown Heritage Group, working in partnership with the landowner, are working towards carryingContinue reading “Save Barntown Castle campaign”

Music bursaries for three Wexford groups

By Dan Walsh Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today announced details of 39 successful organisations in receipt of grant aid from the Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary Scheme 2021. Three County Wexford groups are included; Tuaisceart Loch Garman CCE, Craanford, and Kilmuckridge Monamolin CCE (each receives €2,000) and Kiltra School of Music, Wellingtonbridge (€1,000). MinisterContinue reading “Music bursaries for three Wexford groups”