By Dan Walsh Breaking The Patterns is a three-month artist residency and work placement programme for emerging visual artists in Lisbon, Portugal facilitated by the arts departments of Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Carlow local authorities, and led by Carlow County Council Arts Service under the Invitation to Collaborate Arts Council of Ireland scheme. Breaking the Patterns isContinue reading “Lisbon and Enniscorthy in arts link”
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12 communities share €402,840 in LEADER funding
By Dan Walsh Wexford Local Development has allocated €402,840 to 12 community groups under the latest LEADER Programme funding call. Michael Wall, Chairperson of Wexford Local Development and Wexford’s Local Action Group said; “Each community group has worked hard to evidence the need for their proposed project, to show their own capability as a groupContinue reading “12 communities share €402,840 in LEADER funding”
Eight races at sunny Monksgrange today
By Dan Walsh at Monksgrange Many of the 161 entries for the Bree Hunt point-to-point races at sunny Monksgrange today (Sunday) stood their ground creating two divides and an eight-race card. There was a large attendance. Champions Colin Bowe and Barry O’Neill recorded a double success. Lemmy Caution supplied a six lengths victory in divisionContinue reading “Eight races at sunny Monksgrange today”
New CEO for Gorey St Aidan’s Services
By Dan Walsh The Board of Saint Aidan’s Services in Gorey has announced the appointment of James Traynor as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer. Having served as Assistant CEO of Saint Aidan’s Services for nearly four years, Mr Traynor has demonstrated a strong commitment to the organisation’s core values of ‘Rights, Respect, Inclusion, andContinue reading “New CEO for Gorey St Aidan’s Services”
Bree Hunt races at Monksgrange on Sunday
By Dan Walsh A total of 161 entries were received for the annual Bree Hunt point-to-point races, which will take place at Monksgrange, Rathnure, tomorrow Sunday. There are six races, starting at 1pm. Clerk of the Course Pat Kelly said the going is ‘yielding’. “The track is laid out in very good condition, and weContinue reading “Bree Hunt races at Monksgrange on Sunday”
Controlled explosion at Gorey estate
By Dan Walsh Gardaí evacuated residents from Gleann an Ghardín on the Ballytegan Road in Gorey today after finding suspect devices during a criminal activity investigation at the Wexford-Wicklow border. Gardaí immediately established a cordon, and The Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended the scene and conducted a controlled explosion on the viableContinue reading “Controlled explosion at Gorey estate”
No tenders for new car parking facility
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting The old Murphy Floods site at Enniscorthy was discussed again at Tuesday’s monthly Enniscorthy Municipal Council meeting, held in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre and chaired by Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach. Carolyne Godkin, Director of Services, informed the members that a tender for the design and constructionContinue reading “No tenders for new car parking facility”
Verona Murphy plans to continue
By Dan Walsh Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy has addressed the opposition leaders in Dáil Éireann after they announced their intention to challenge her with a ‘no confidence’ vote. The Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil has rejected the allegations about her speaking rights role as unfounded, stating she plans to continue in her position. Tonight, VeronaContinue reading “Verona Murphy plans to continue”
Chapel Bridge replacement welcomed
By Dan Walsh Aughnaglower Bridge, commonly known as Chapel Bridge, on the R735 road between Adamstown and Clonroche, washed away by heavy rain on Christmas Day 2021, has been replaced, to the locals’ delight. Cllr Pat Barden said; “Great Job done on Chapel Bridge. Thanks to Triur construction roads engineer David Murphy and all sub-contractorsContinue reading “Chapel Bridge replacement welcomed”
Man, 61, charged with possession of €10.6m of cocaine at Gorey Court
A 61-year-old man has appeared in court charged with possession of €10.6 million worth of cocaine. Michael Murphy, with an address in Co Waterford, appeared before a special sitting of Gorey District Court on Sunday evening. Detective Garda Sean Lane, of Waterford Garda Station, told the court that Murphy had been arrested in connection withContinue reading “Man, 61, charged with possession of €10.6m of cocaine at Gorey Court”
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