Dan Walsh

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”

Missing person located deceased

Missing person Stuart Van Der Bliake has been located deceased. Gardai wish to thank the public for their assistance in this matter. No further action is required. No further information is available. Stuart Van Der Bliake, 59 years, was missing from the Rosslare Harbour area since Tuesday, June 15th 2021.

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”

Council approves 10% increase in Local Property Tax

By Dan Walsh An overwhelming majority of members voted in favour of an increase of 10% in the Local Property Tax 2022 thus retaining the local variation at the same level when the Local Property Tax Variation report came up for discussion at today’s July meeting of Wexford County Council held with Microsoft Teams inContinue reading “Council approves 10% increase in Local Property Tax”

Wreath laid at sea by Fethard Lifeboat

By Dan Walsh On Saturday, 25 years to the exact day since Fethard RNLI lifeboat station was re-established (July 10th, 1966), following an absence of 82 years, a milestone was marked by a solemn ceremony at sea, where current lifeboat crew laid a wreath to remember all those involved with the station, who had passedContinue reading “Wreath laid at sea by Fethard Lifeboat”

Barry Lacey is first Historian-in-Residence

By Dan Walsh Barry Lacey from Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, has been appointed by Wexford County Council as the first Historian-in-Residence with Wexford Library and Archive Service and is charged with the promotion and awareness of the Decade of Centenaries and the collections of Wexford County Library and Archive. Mr Lacey aims to bring 1921 to life forContinue reading “Barry Lacey is first Historian-in-Residence”

Murrintown opens Garden of Remembrance

By Dan Walsh The Murrintown commemoration and opening of the Garden of Remembrance and Reflection to mark the Truce of the War of Independence a century ago ceremony was held today in poor weather conditions where Cllr Lisa McDonald delivered the oration. Cllr McDonald said; “We are here in Murrintown today to take ownership ofContinue reading “Murrintown opens Garden of Remembrance”

Centenary of Truce remembered in Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh The centenary of the Truce in the War of Independence was commemorated in a brief, but dignified ceremony held in the Orchard Peace Park at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy today. Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Cathal Byrne said; “During the two and a half years of the War of IndependenceContinue reading “Centenary of Truce remembered in Enniscorthy”