Dan Walsh

Rathangan Church needs major repairs

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting At the January Wexford County Council meeting, Cllr Jim Codd inquired about securing €1.3 million for major repairs to Rathangan’s prominent church, known locally as “the cathedral in the fields.” Rathangan church, a heritage site, needs funding to repair its deteriorating roof. Cllr Codd said locals haveContinue reading “Rathangan Church needs major repairs”

Wexford entrepreneur wins Craft Award

By Dan Walsh A Wexford craft and design entrepreneur won a national title at the Business of Craft Awards during the Local Enterprise Showcase Exhibition at Showcase 2026 in Dublin’s RDS. Kate Doyle, founder of EcoKinly in Enniscorthy and client of the Local Enterprise Office Wexford, was crowned Sustainability Champion 2026, recognising her exceptional commitment to creating high‑quality, reusableContinue reading “Wexford entrepreneur wins Craft Award”

New poetry collection released in Gorey

By Dan Walsh in Gorey Library Irish language writer, traditional Irish singer and musician, Éire Ní Fhaoláin launched her second poetry book, Puisín Beag an Diabhail, with a bilingual evening of ‘ceol agus filíocht’ at Gorey Library last night (Thursday). The launch was performed by bilingual poet Ben MacCaoilte who said he was very impressedContinue reading “New poetry collection released in Gorey”

Thyestes glory for jockey Eoin Staples

By Dan Walsh The first major steeplechase of the year – the Goffs Thyestes Chase – was run in heavy conditions at Gowran Park, Kilkenny, this afternoon and there was a dream victory on Now Is The Hour (8/1) for Eoin Staples, the 22 years old five-pound claimer from Duncormick. It was a competitive raceContinue reading “Thyestes glory for jockey Eoin Staples”

Taoiseach visits Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh An Taoiseach Micheál Martin was in Co. Wexford last Friday and he visited Enniscorthy Technology Park at Killagoley, where he viewed plans for an advanced factory. Wexford County Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IDA Ireland to collaboratively develop a property solution for an advanced factory of 2,500 square metres at Enniscorthy Technology Park. Continue reading “Taoiseach visits Enniscorthy”

Taoiseach at The Hatch Lab in Gorey

By Dan Walsh Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited The Hatch Lab in Gorey last Friday morning as part of a programme of engagement with enterprise and business leaders in Co. Wexford. Welcomed by the Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr. Joe Sullivan the Taoiseach had an opportunity to meet representatives of companies currently operating from TheContinue reading “Taoiseach at The Hatch Lab in Gorey”

County Wexford Business Awards 2026

By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has launched the County Wexford Business Awards 2026, celebrating the innovation, resilience, and success of businesses across the county. Firmly established as one of the most prestigious events in the local business calendar, the awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of enterprises large and small. This year,Continue reading “County Wexford Business Awards 2026”

Council support for Turret Rocks plan

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Enniscorthy Municipal District Council members expressed unanimous support for the Turret Rocks masterplan presented by Senior Executive Architect and Special Projects at Wexford County Council, Shay Howell at the monthly meeting held in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, this morning. The 8.24 hectaresContinue reading “Council support for Turret Rocks plan”

Man (60s) dies in New Ross crash

By Dan Walsh A man in his 60s has died following a single-vehicle road crash on the L4007 at Maudlin’s Cross, near New Ross at 1.10pm this afternoon. The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. Any road users, who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) andContinue reading “Man (60s) dies in New Ross crash”

New housing development opens in Gorey

By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of Wexford Council Cllr. Joe Sullivan welcomed An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin and Minister for Housing, James Browne TD to Gorey on Friday to officially open the new homes at Radharc Na Beannóige, Ramsfort, Gorey. The event marked a significant milestone in the delivery of affordable housing in County Wexford with theContinue reading “New housing development opens in Gorey”