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”
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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”
Duncannon basking in the sunshine
By Dan Walsh Duncannon has traditionally been a popular holiday spot and with today’s temperatures in the low 20s and more to follow into early next week, at least, the sandy resort by the Barrow Estuary is making the best of the times that are in it! Overflowing numbers forced the closure of the beachContinue reading “Duncannon basking in the sunshine”
New Ross is open and refreshed
By Dan Walsh The trial run of four weeks of pedestrianisation in New Ross on each Friday, Saturday and Sunday of August has commenced with a pleasant degree of success so far. And, the weather is helping too! Many visitors were taking advantage of today’s brilliant sunshine and tasty varieties of food on South Street.Continue reading “New Ross is open and refreshed”
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