Author Archives: Dan Walsh

Bishop-elect Ger Nash ‘privileged to be chosen’

By Dan Walsh Speaking on his appointment as Bishop of Ferns in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, on Friday, Bishop-elect Ger Nash said; As we gather here in this beautiful cathedral, it is with a great sense of unworthiness that I accept the gracious invitation of Pope Francis to the ministry of Bishop here in theContinue reading “Bishop-elect Ger Nash ‘privileged to be chosen’”

Ecumenical support for new Bishop

By Dan Walsh The Right Reverend Michael Burrows, Bishop of Cashel, Ferns, Ossory & Leighin, Waterford and Lismore has offered the congratulations and prayers of the Church of Ireland community in Ferns to Fr Ger Nash, today announced Bishop-elect to the Diocese of Ferns in succession to Bishop Denis Brennan, who is retiring. Bishop BurrowsContinue reading “Ecumenical support for new Bishop”

Welcome for new Bishop of Ferns

By Dan Walsh His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Fr Ger Nash, a priest of the Diocese of Killaloe in Co Clare, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Ferns. The news of this Episcopal appointment was made public today and following the announcement of Bishop Denis Brennan’s successor, Mass was celebrated at StContinue reading “Welcome for new Bishop of Ferns”

Day of Action brings farmers to Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Wexford IFA Chairman Jer O’Mahony was “absolutely delighted” at today’s rally turnout and added “it’s great for Wexford farming to see so many people supporting us.” Enniscorthy was the central venue for the IFA Day of Action in Co. Wexford as farmers in each of the 29 County Executives tookContinue reading “Day of Action brings farmers to Enniscorthy”

Story of 1798 rebellion told at Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh One of the major visitor attractions in the south-east is the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy and having emerged from the Covid-19 lockdown the doors to history are open again and visitors are welcome. The Centre had been threatened with sale of the property to a local businessman, thankfully the saleContinue reading “Story of 1798 rebellion told at Enniscorthy”

Sports funding for Kilmore United

By Dan Walsh Kilmore United FC are Wexford County winners in the Texaco Support for Sport initiative, has been presented with a cheque for €5,000 to be used to carry out further development of its Abbie Troy Park grounds. One of almost 400 clubs countrywide to make application under the scheme, Kilmore United has aContinue reading “Sports funding for Kilmore United”

More Gardaí for Gorey and Courtown

By Dan Walsh Cllr Andrew Bolger is calling on the Garda Commissioner to open the station in Courtown for the 10 weeks of the summer with additional officers and place a strong emphasis on community policing -‘on the beat’- in both Gorey and Courtown. In a statement on social media tonight (Wednesday) Cllr Bolger claimsContinue reading “More Gardaí for Gorey and Courtown”

When the pilgrims came to Oylegate

By Dan Walsh Many years ago I picked up a booklet called Through the Garden of Ireland for the 1915 season and it described itself as “the official handbook of the Dublin and South-Eastern Railway” and I came across an amazing description of miraculous events occurring at St. David’s Well at Ballinaslaney, Oylegate. Earlier todayContinue reading “When the pilgrims came to Oylegate”

Summer outdoor dining in Wexford town

By Dan Walsh Mayor of Wexford Cllr Leonard Kelly requested an update from the Wexford Municipal Council District Manager Angela Laffan to inform members of the public of changes occurring in Wexford town with a view to facilitate summer outdoor hospitality. In reply, the District Manager said; “As Wexford town reopens for business after aContinue reading “Summer outdoor dining in Wexford town”