By Dan Walsh On the 15th (liturgical) anniversary of the announcement of his appointment as Bishop of Ferns in 2006, a presentation was made to Bishop Denis Brennan at the Ash Wednesday Mass in St Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, to belatedly mark the occasion of his golden jubilee as a priest of the diocese of Ferns. Speaking atContinue reading “Bishop Brennan’s Golden Jubilee”
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Slaney Street project is ‘funding dependent’.
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy’s Slaney Street could be in for a conservation facelift and has the backing of the District Council, but the success of the project is ‘funding dependent’ and €200,000 is required, last Monday’s monthly meeting of Enniscothy Municipal District Council by Microsoft Teams was informed. In the Manager’s Report, Ger Mackey toldContinue reading “Slaney Street project is ‘funding dependent’.”
New CEO for Wexford Festival
Randall Shannon has been appointed interim CEO of Wexford Festival Opera taking up the role immediately, and replacing David McLoughlin, who served in the role for thirteen years. Mr Shannon started his career as an orchestral musician in London before developing a career in arts management. He has held Chief Executive positions with the IrishContinue reading “New CEO for Wexford Festival”
Community hub for Gorey… but where?
By Dan Walsh A presentation by Tanya Lawlor of Method Consultants on the Feasibility Study for the Multi-User Community Hub in Gorey exercised the minds of the members of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council at the Microsoft Teams monthly meeting held last Tuesday. Michael Drea, District Manager, in an introduction, said there is a need forContinue reading “Community hub for Gorey… but where?”
€464,000 for 16 Wexford bridges
By Dan Walsh Good news for Wexford County Council this week is the allocation of €464,000 for 16 bridge rehabilitation works on regional and local roads across the county. In addition, €100,000 has been allocated for a specific improvement works at The Deeps Bridge over the River Slaney at Killurin. Killurin Bridge, also called TheContinue reading “€464,000 for 16 Wexford bridges”
‘Bottlegate’ strikes at Bree
By Dan Walsh At recent meetings of Wexford County Council members from all parts of the county have been complaining of increased dumping in rural areas and argue strongly that the situation is getting worse. A new approach has been discovered in the Bree area. Residents and casual walkers who use Knockduff Lane, near BreeContinue reading “‘Bottlegate’ strikes at Bree”
Gorey Town Park ‘an unmitigated disaster’
By Dan Walsh A delay in the completion of Gorey Town Park development project and the lack of governance around County Council contracts was described as “an unmitigated disaster” by the Cathaoirleach of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan, at the February meeting held today with Microsoft Teams. There was unanimity amongst members whenContinue reading “Gorey Town Park ‘an unmitigated disaster’”
Millions of cigarettes seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue Officers at Rosslare Europort seized approximately three million cigarettes yesterday (Monday), branded ‘L&M’, with a retail value of almost €2.1 million, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €1.6 million. The illegal cigarettes were discovered when a Polish registered articulated lorry and its accompanying trailer was stopped byContinue reading “Millions of cigarettes seized at Rosslare Europort”
Enniscorthy Castle is going GREEN
By Dan Walsh Famous Enniscorthy castle and other town landmarks that are illuminated by public lighting will be going GREEN for a unique St. Patrick’s Day experience on March 17th. This was one of the many positive ideas pondered at the February meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held by Microsoft Teams today. Cllr JohnContinue reading “Enniscorthy Castle is going GREEN”
Jamie Codd loses weight and an iron in big race victory
By Dan Walsh Wexford jockey Jamie Codd experienced his own determination of ‘operation transformation’ this week and the weight loss paid dividends when he won the Grade B Punchestown Grand National Trial Handicap Chase at Punchestown on The Big Dog (5/2 fav.) by half a length, on Sunday. Winning trainer Peter Fahey, whose stables areContinue reading “Jamie Codd loses weight and an iron in big race victory”
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