By Dan Walsh Thirty-two Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection civil servants began working in Johnstown Castle from last Monday dealing with pandemic unemployment payment-related matters. Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne told WexfordLocal.com; “I’m glad to see the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection create an additionalContinue reading “32 jobs created at Johnstown Castle”
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A lock of history from Famine times
By Dan Walsh Jeremy Hill at Monksgrange Archives office is surrounded by bookshelves and, recently, he became curious about a small locked book he wondered what was inside… but there was one snag… no key for lock… it became lost with the passing years! “I was going into Enniscorthy one day and I brought theContinue reading “A lock of history from Famine times”
Two weekend calls for Fethard Lifeboat
By Dan Walsh The first call out came on Friday evening, when the volunteer crew were requested to launch their inshore lifeboat by the Irish Coast Guard at 5.15pm and go to the aid of a Bayliner cruiser with two people onboard that had suffered mechanical issues. The vessel had lost power and found itselfContinue reading “Two weekend calls for Fethard Lifeboat”
€12.8m for Arthurstown, Ballyhack and Duncannon
By Dan Walsh Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council has confirmed to WexfordLocal.com that the works to eliminate the discharge of raw sewage into the Barrow, Nore, Suir estuary will commence in 2021. The utility had previously acquired the land and has subsequently been granted planning permission for the new facility, whichContinue reading “€12.8m for Arthurstown, Ballyhack and Duncannon”
€195,000 for Wexford towns and villages
By Dan Walsh A welcome allocation of €195,000 funding for Covid-19 adaptations in Wexford towns and villages is being delivered under the Accelerated Measure of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The funding is welcomed by Minister of State for Law Reform and Wexford TD James Browne. Wexford town will benefit from €40,000 for aContinue reading “€195,000 for Wexford towns and villages”
Mobile Covid-19 Test Centre in Ferns
By Dan Walsh The HSE/South East Community Healthcare has set up a new Covid-19 Test Centre at St. Aidan’s GAA Grounds in Ferns. Attendance is by GP referral or arrangement with the HSE. The HSE is concerned at a recent spike in confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the North Wexford area and is appealing forContinue reading “Mobile Covid-19 Test Centre in Ferns”
Experience the pleasure of Johnstown Castle
By Dan Walsh Sunday was a brilliant autumnal day. The sun was shining brightly, pleasant at around 14 degrees with a perfect calmness, and with the Covid-19 restrictions at Level 3, I washed my hands, wore my face covering, and observed social distancing amongst the natural environment meandering the ancient walkways in the grounds ofContinue reading “Experience the pleasure of Johnstown Castle”
Winners Galore! O’Neill, Kenny and James
By Dan Walsh Two point-to-point fixtures across the country today, in Cork and Galway, where Barry O’Neill enjoyed three winners to follow up on his double yesterday, Colin Bowe trained another three winners, and riders Jimmy Kenny and Rob James had a double each to make it a great day for Wexford sport. Barry O’NeillContinue reading “Winners Galore! O’Neill, Kenny and James”
New Wexford publishing house launches first book
Dan Walsh A new publishing house based in Wexford town launched its first book on Friday night. Dan Finn’s Every Second Second is the first publication from Red Books Press, based out of Red Books bookshop in St Peter’s Square. “The book is a metaphysical thriller using the Mandela Effect as its plot device,” MrContinue reading “New Wexford publishing house launches first book”
Barry O’Neill scores a Saturday double
By Dan Walsh Champion rider Barry O’Neill is setting a scorching pace in a bid to retaining his championship title and a double at Maralin, Co. Down, today brings him to the 12-winner mark, eight ahead of his nearest rival James Walsh. O’Neill’s first success of the day came in the maiden race for fiveContinue reading “Barry O’Neill scores a Saturday double”
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