By Dan Walsh Cllr Mary Farrell was present to assist Santa Claus turn on the Christmas Lights in Oulart with help from ‘the king of country music’ Tony Kehoe on Friday night. Security was extra tight. Santa was escorted by the local Gardai with sirens and flashing lights. “Well done to the organising committee whoContinue reading “Oulart Christmas Lights Switch On.”
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Wexford Book Fair goes ahead ‘virtually’
By Dan Walsh The annual Wexford Book Fair is taking place this weekend as a virtual online event. Due to Covid 19, over thirty Irish book fairs were cancelled this year with Wexford being the first and only fair taking to the internet. Organisers say they have some incredibly rare books on offer including a firstContinue reading “Wexford Book Fair goes ahead ‘virtually’”
Man (20s) in New Ross road crash
A man in his 20’s sustained serious injuries when his motorcycle left the road and struck a ditch on the R733 at Ballinteskin, on the New Ross to Ballyhack road. It happened shortly before midnight and only one vehicle was involved. Gardai and emergency services attended the scene. He was treated at the scene andContinue reading “Man (20s) in New Ross road crash”
Moon brings extra brightness to Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy’s Market Square was a dark place early this evening but was revived with a bright idea that activated a touch of magic – the virtual switching-on of the annual Christmas lights. Even the moon shone brightly above the rooftops and church spires as the illuminations were observed from the space stationContinue reading “Moon brings extra brightness to Enniscorthy”
Death of legendary athlete George Blackburn
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of George Blackburn, (82), after a short illness, the legendary coach at Westbury Harriers in Bristol and Irish international cross-country runner who was a native of County Wexford. Son of the late Tom and Annie, George was born at Ballydawmore, Monageer, in 1938, he was an ourstandingContinue reading “Death of legendary athlete George Blackburn”
Rosslare to Dunkirk in 24 hours
By Dan Walsh A new six day per week shipping route operated by DFDS from Rosslare Europort to Dunkirk in France is to commence on January 2nd. The new service will bring to 13 the number of direct sailings between Rosslare Europort and the European continent, each way, every week, during peak times of year.Continue reading “Rosslare to Dunkirk in 24 hours”
Christmas bonus payment from early December
By Dan Walsh Local Minister James Browne TD has received confirmation from his colleague, Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphries TD, that the Christmas bonus on social welfare payments will be issued from week beginning December 7th. Minister Browne told WexfordLocal.com; “I welcome confirmation from the Minister that the Christmas bonus will be paid thisContinue reading “Christmas bonus payment from early December”
Lidl Enniscorthy supporting local jobs
By Dan Walsh Lidl Ireland has opened its rebuilt Enniscorthy store on the Kiltealy Road, in a new state-of-the-art store creating eight jobs for the locality bringing the total number of people employed through the store to 29. Approximately 200 people were employed through the construction phase of the new Lidl Enniscorthy store. The formerContinue reading “Lidl Enniscorthy supporting local jobs”
Death of Enniscorthy businessman
By Dan Walsh Tributes are paid following news of the death of John Power, Carrig, Bree, founder of Power Plant Hire Ltd the well-established hire and sales business on the Old Dublin Road, Blackstoops, Enniscorthy. He passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family. John Power with his wife Joan and family returnedContinue reading “Death of Enniscorthy businessman”
Normal use of Sow drinking water resumes
By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice for the Sow Regional Public Water Supply in effect since November 12th has been lifted with immediate effect. Affected were customers in Ballymurn, Oylegate, Crossabeg, Oulart, The Ballagh, Glenbrien, Curracloe, Screen, Castlebridge and surrounding rural areas. All affected consumers on the Sow Regional Public Water Supply can nowContinue reading “Normal use of Sow drinking water resumes”
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