By Dan Walsh in Gorey Christmas is officially launched in North Wexford. The Big Christmas Switch-On illuminated Gorey last evening with an estimated 10,000 packing Main Steet for the seasonal family event with a guest appearance by Santa Claus ably assisted by Mrs Claus. Some said it was the largest crowd ever seen at aContinue reading “Gorey shines with festive Christmas lights”
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All roads lead to Lingstown on Sunday
By Dan Walsh The Killinick Harriers point-to-point takes place at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, tomorrow (Sunday) with a six-race card, however there may be ‘divides’ as a large entry has been received – 122! First race at 12.30pm. The going is described as ‘yielding, good to yielding in places.’ The weather forecast is promising ‘a mostly cloudy’Continue reading “All roads lead to Lingstown on Sunday”
€700,000 for Our Lady’s Island lake project
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD visited Our Lady’s Island this morning where he announced €700,000 in funding to support Wexford County Council’s coordinating role in restoring the ecological condition of the lake. Minister Browne was joined by the Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan TD,Continue reading “€700,000 for Our Lady’s Island lake project”
Water supply restored in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews restored water supply last night to customers in Wexford Town following an issue on the raw water main serving the Newtown Water Treatment Plant. Although normal production has resumed it can take some time for normal water supply to return as the network reservoirs refill and even longer forContinue reading “Water supply restored in Wexford town”
Enniscorthy Flood Relief scheme is refused… what happens next?
By Dan Walsh There is a Public Consultation Day on Wednesday, November 26th, 3pm to 8pm at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, where Wexford County Council with the support of the Office of Public Works (OPW) is preparing the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Enniscorthy. There is so much misinformation in the public domainContinue reading “Enniscorthy Flood Relief scheme is refused… what happens next?”
Carrigmannon Bridge needs funding
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting For almost two centuries since 1844 Carrigmannon Bridge has facilitated road traffic from the days of the horse and cart to the modern era of electric cars and large trucks and its importance was raised at the November meeting of Wexford County Council. During a debate onContinue reading “Carrigmannon Bridge needs funding”
Crews working to restore water supply in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore water supply to customers in Wexford Town, following an issue on the raw water main serving the Newtown Water Treatment Plant. Production of water is currently being impacted which may result in water supply disruption for customers in Whitemill, Townsparks, Ard Charman, Barntown, ClonardContinue reading “Crews working to restore water supply in Wexford town”
Askamore Art Exhibition teeming with talent
By Dan Walsh at Askamore Community Hall The 7th annual Askamore Art Exhibition was officially opened in Askamore Community Centre Hall tonight (Wednesday) by Una Cahill, Assistant Arts Officer at Wexford County Council and opens to the public tomorrow (Thursday). Ms. Cahill was on her first visit to Askamore and she was very impressed atContinue reading “Askamore Art Exhibition teeming with talent”
Latest book from Brian Ó Cléirigh
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Library Brian Cléirigh’s latest book, Enchanted to a Stone, was launched by Cllr Mary Farrell of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District in a pleasant ceremony at Gorey Library on Tuesday evening. A native of Oulart and a former translator at Oireachtas Éireann, Brian has spent eight years researching his subjects TheContinue reading “Latest book from Brian Ó Cléirigh”
Song Book 2 launches in Gorey
By Dan Walsh ‘In the Singing of Songs’ Book 2 by Gorey based artist, traditional singer, song writer, folklorist, educator and researcher Rachel Uí Fhaoláin was officially launched at the renowned North Wexford Traditional Singing Féile 2025 in the Loch Garman Arms, Gorey, with Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, Cllr Donal Kenny in attendance. Continue reading “Song Book 2 launches in Gorey”
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