By Dan Walsh A number of businesses in Enniscorthy reopened yesterday (Tuesday) after 40 days in the wilderness due to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions and more will reopen between now and Friday. The town is illuminated by the Christmas lights that were switched on virtually from Market Square last Friday. Despite a Wexford wide mobileContinue reading “Enniscorthy reopens for festive Christmas”
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Min Ryan Park wins award for Council
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council’s Special Projects Team won the award in the Disability Services Provision Category, for the inclusive Communications Board in the Min Ryan Park in Wexford town, at the Chambers Ireland 2020 Local Government Awards. The collaboration between Wexford County Council, Inclusion Ireland, the InterAcT initiative of Trinity College, The SpeechContinue reading “Min Ryan Park wins award for Council”
Christmas Lights on in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Normally thousands of people would turn out to be part of the switch-on of the Christmas Lights in Gorey, but the Covid 19 restrictions caused a change to the plans and instead of a family celebration, the lights ‘just came on quietly’ in Gorey tonight. They are stunning and bright and theContinue reading “Christmas Lights on in Gorey”
4,000 without water in Gorey
By Dan Walsh A burst water main in Gorey is affecting 4,000 people as staff from Irish Water and Wexford County Council are working in partnership to carry out repairs. The areas affected are: Raithin Cuilin, Hollyfort Road, Fort Road, Willow Park, Hunters Green, Allenwood Drive, Ashwood Grove, Cois Doire, Baile Eoghain, Woodlands Drive, RamsfortContinue reading “4,000 without water in Gorey”
€63,000 worth of cannabis seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized over 3kgs of cannabis with an estimated value of almost €63,000 at Rosslare Europort during routine profiling last Friday. The illegal drugs were discovered when a UK registered van that had arrived on a ferry from Fishguard, Wales was stopped and searched. The search, which was carried out withContinue reading “€63,000 worth of cannabis seized at Rosslare Europort”
Special Needs base at new Wexford school
By Dan Walsh Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has confirmed to Minister James Browne that the new second level school in Wexford town will have a 4 classroom Special Education Needs base. Minister Browne commented; “I have been contacted by parents requesting inclusive facilities in the school for pupils with special needs. I amContinue reading “Special Needs base at new Wexford school”
Bunclody is better and brighter
By Dan Walsh Bunclody is looking better and brighter this year following an upgrade to the Christmas lights as a consequence of investment from the Town and Villages Renewal Scheme. The illuminations are all LED and brings a much brighter appearance to the town from Ryland Road, along the town centre and towards Carrigduff. DueContinue reading “Bunclody is better and brighter”
10 Wexford point-to-point winners today
By Dan Walsh Ten races at Borris House and seven races at Ballindenisk in Cork gave Wexford stables plenty of opportunity for success today and Ellen Doyle, who trains at Coolgarrow Lane, near Enniscorthy, notched up an across the card double. On a very productive day ten Wexford trained winners were recorded. Doyle’s first victoryContinue reading “10 Wexford point-to-point winners today”
Oulart Christmas Lights Switch On.
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.”
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’”
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