By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of former Bishop of Ferns, Brendan Comiskey. He was aged 89. He was appointed Bishop of Ferns on April 4th, 1984, consecrated in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, on May 20th and served in the position for 18 years. Born on August 13th, 1935 in Clontibret, Co Monaghan, heContinue reading “Former Bishop Brendan Comiskey dies”
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4-timer for Rob James at Fairyhouse
By Dan Walsh Rob James exhibited outstanding performance at the Fairyhouse point-to-point event today (Sunday), achieving four victories. The weekend was successful with numerous races and fixtures, and stables and riders from Wexford performed exceptionally well. Rob James rode and handled two winners in the Matchmaker Syndicate colours winning both divisions of the maiden raceContinue reading “4-timer for Rob James at Fairyhouse”
Requiem Mass for Pope Francis
By Dan Walsh Celebrated Requiem Mass in memory of Pope Francis takes place in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy at 7pm on Friday, April 25th. The chief celebrant will be Most Rev. Ger Nash, DD, Bishop of Ferns. All are welcome to attend. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17th, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, PopeContinue reading “Requiem Mass for Pope Francis”
Future plans for old Camolin Health Centre?
By Dan Walsh The future of the vacant former health centre in Camolin was raised at the April meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting and it has been the subject of a parliamentary question from Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow-Wexford, Deputy Malcolm Byrne. Deputy Byrne was informed that of the 234 vacant propertiesContinue reading “Future plans for old Camolin Health Centre?”
Church of Ireland tribute to Pope Francis
The Right Revd Adrian Wilkinson, Church of Ireland Bishop of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory has expressed his sympathy and has extended the prayers and condolences of the Church of Ireland clergy and people of the Diocese of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory to Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly, Bishop Niall Coll, Bishop Ger Nash, Bishop Denis Nulty andContinue reading “Church of Ireland tribute to Pope Francis”
Diocese of Ferns tribute to Pope Francis
In St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, the Papal flag is at half-mast to honour Pope Francis in the Diocese of Ferns. The following statement has been issued by the Bishop of Ferns Ger Nash. “It was with great sadness that the world heard on Monday morning of the death of Pope Francis. Here in The DioceseContinue reading “Diocese of Ferns tribute to Pope Francis”
Uisce Éireann restoring New Ross water supply
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is currently addressing an electrical failure at the reservoir in New Ross’s Hewittsland area to restore normal water supply to residential and commercial properties. Expert water service crews were dispatched and are working with the ESB to minimise disruption and carry out the required repair works, with every effortContinue reading “Uisce Éireann restoring New Ross water supply”
Search for missing man continues
By Dan Walsh Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard completed another day in search of a missing person, but unfortunately nothing to report. Three search teams, a drone team, and RNLI lifeboats from Courtown and Arklow were involved in two searches at 10am and 3pm from Courtown to Arklow. Searches have been ongoing for over a week now.Continue reading “Search for missing man continues”
1916 remembered at wreath laying ceremony
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The traditional Easter Rising 1916 commemoration organised by Enniscorthy Municipal District Council was held this morning. Cathaoirleach Cllr Aidan Browne laid a wreath on the steps of the 1798 memorial in Market Square. Cllr Browne said it was “an honour and a privilege to welcome all to the wreath layingContinue reading “1916 remembered at wreath laying ceremony”
Courtown weekend vandalism reported
By Dan Walsh at Courtown The Gardaí in Gorey are investigating a fire that resulted in the destruction of newly installed picnic seating and tables at Burrow Road in Courtown on Saturday night. The bench had been placed there only last Monday. The cost of replacement is €870. The Gardaí reported that a considerable quantityContinue reading “Courtown weekend vandalism reported”
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