By Dan Walsh Storm Ellen will produce severe impacts in places this evening and tonight. A cloudy day, with outbreaks of rain. Patches of mist will develop on hills and in coastal areas. The rain will gradually clear later this afternoon, with another band of heavy rain spreading from the south in the evening. EasterlyContinue reading “Storm Ellen set to impact on the South-East”
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Gorey fans cheering at home for finalists
By Dan Walsh in Gorey People of a certain vintage will recall the ‘good old days’ when they would sit on the doorstep and listen to the match on the wireless and afterwards, in the pubs, at the forge, dropping off the milk churns at the creamery or taking a break in large workforce places,Continue reading “Gorey fans cheering at home for finalists”
The days of wind-driven corn mills
By Dan Walsh Found myself in the Carne area during the week. Featured on RTE’s popular ‘Reeling in the Years’ for the controversial protests against the proposal to construct a nuclear power station at Carnsore Point at the end of the 1970s. It will be 42 years ago next Wednesday, (August 19th 1978), when overContinue reading “The days of wind-driven corn mills”
Man dies in New Ross tragedy
A man has died in a tragic accident at a business premises in the Park House area of New Ross yesterday (Friday) afternoon. Details are unconfirmed, but it is believed the deceased may have been a visitor to the premises when he was hit by a truck and died at the scene. Units of theContinue reading “Man dies in New Ross tragedy”
Off to the beach…a choice of 275kms!
By Dan Walsh The weekend is here again, and with high temperatures staying with us for longer, large crowds are again expected at Wexford’s beaches and Gardaí will be on duty in and around Curracloe and Ballinesker beaches and car parks to assist with traffic congestion. “Please ensure you park your vehicle in a safeContinue reading “Off to the beach…a choice of 275kms!”
‘Hooked’ on live theatre at Coolgreany
By Dan Walsh Drama-lovers in North Wexford and beyond are being treated to a rare theatrical event this summer- a live outdoor theatre performance. At a time when live theatre is a rarity, this is certainly a quality show not to be missed! Coolgreany Drama has been presenting (in accordance with Covid-19 health and safetyContinue reading “‘Hooked’ on live theatre at Coolgreany”
A few seats left at Gap Arts Festival
By Dan Walsh The creative 10th annual Gap Arts Festival is taking place this weekend, and Festival Director, Garrett Keogh told WexfordLocal.com; “While we have had online activities, we have tried to keep live performance and the bringing of people together at the heart of what we do.” Taking place at Ballythomas, close to theContinue reading “A few seats left at Gap Arts Festival”
Our Lady’s Island to experience virtual vision
By Dan Walsh Unlike many other prominent pilgrimage sites around the world, Our Lady’s Island has never experienced “a vision”; however, ‘a virtual vision’ in the non-transparent sense will ensure that this years’ pilgrimage events will be ‘live streamed’ on the Our Lady’s Island Facebook page or ourladysisland.ie The annual pilgrimage which attracts tens ofContinue reading “Our Lady’s Island to experience virtual vision”
Wexford Garda appeal for witnesses
One individual has been arrested and questioned in connection with incidents that occurred in the Spawell Road – Westgate area of Wexford town in the early hours of Sunday morning. Gardai are seeking assistance from anyone who may have observed suspicious activity in or around this area late on Saturday night or early on SundayContinue reading “Wexford Garda appeal for witnesses”
Large crowds at Wexford beaches today
By Dan Walsh Reports from Council Beach Staff indicate that there have been significant crowds at main beaches such as Ballymoney, Courtown, Morriscastle, Rosslare Strand, Strand Courtown, Duncannon and over 5,000 at Curracloe. Wexford County Council appeals to Wexford residents and visitors to refrain from visiting the main beaches if possible. The number of COVID-19 casesContinue reading “Large crowds at Wexford beaches today”
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