By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Enniscorthy’s famous Market Square was a blaze of colour, character and excitement and packed to capacity this evening for the traditional switching on of the Christmas Lights. Santa Claus with a little assistance from Mrs Claus flicked the magic switch and the town was illuminated. A parade comprised of elves,Continue reading “Bright Christmas beckons for Enniscorthy”
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Winners at Wexford Environmental Awards
By Dan Walsh More than 250 children, community groups, volunteers, resident groups and individuals were at Ferycarrig Hotel, Wexford, recently, for the annual Wexford County Council Environmental Awards where wonderful community spirit was graciously acknowledged. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen welcomed and congratulated all the participants and there were presentations and awardsContinue reading “Winners at Wexford Environmental Awards”
Beauty and the Beast opens in Carnew
By Dan Walsh Carnew Musical Society is staging Beauty and the Beast in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, opening with a Matinee next Sunday, November 24th at 3pm and continuing all next week -Monday to Saturday at 8pm nightly. The role of Chip (the teacup) will be played at alternative performances by Eli Finnerty and Gearoid Hogan.Continue reading “Beauty and the Beast opens in Carnew”
6th Askamore Art Exhibition runs until Sunday
By Dan Walsh at Askamore Community Centre Hall The 6th annual Askamore Art Exhibition was launched in Askamore Community Centre Hall tonight (Wednesday) by well-known actor and writer, Philip Judge. It is the biggest Askamore Art Exhibition ever with 41 artists exhibiting 137 pieces of vibrant and original works. An accomplished actor with many rolesContinue reading “6th Askamore Art Exhibition runs until Sunday”
Alcohol seized at Rosslare Europort
Revenue Officers have seized almost 26,400 litres of alcohol, with an estimated value of €109,458, at Rosslare Europort. The seizure comprised of 25,812 litres of beer, 472.5 litres of wine and a small quantity of spirits, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €52,000. The consignment of beer arrived in an accompaniedContinue reading “Alcohol seized at Rosslare Europort”
Wexford hotel sold for €21m
By Dan Walsh Dalata Hotel Group, the largest hotel operator in Ireland, has agreed a deal to sell the Clayton Whites Hotel in Wexford town to Neville Hotels for €21 million. Neville Hotels is owned by local Wexford man Seamus Neville and the group’s portfolio includes the Ravenport Hotel in Wexford, Druids Glen in WicklowContinue reading “Wexford hotel sold for €21m”
‘Unlikely’ Christmas car park on new site
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Although the old Murphy Flood’s site at Main Street, Irish Street and Barrack Street has been cleared it is “highly unlikely” that it will serve as a car park this Christmas according to information brought to the table at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District CouncilContinue reading “‘Unlikely’ Christmas car park on new site”
Major water supply issues in Gorey
By Dan Walsh in Gorey In a statement to WexfordLocal.com this evening Uisce Éireann says it is working to restore water supply to homes and businesses following operational issues at the Gorey Town Water Supply. As a result, water supply to the Gorey Urban Water Supply Zone, Gorey Town (Gorey Irish Street and Gorey North) andContinue reading “Major water supply issues in Gorey”
Sea casualty rescued at Great Saltee
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard at 11.30am on Monday when a casualty who had been on a small inflatable dinghy got into difficulty at sea, and at 11.55am was quickly located on the rocks at the north-west end of the Great Saltee. It was rainingContinue reading “Sea casualty rescued at Great Saltee”
Business Leadership Summit was a big success
The County Wexford Chamber Leadership Summit, held at Newbay House, Wexford, was a remarkable success, bringing together business leaders and innovators from across the region. The event, hosted by MC and Executive Coach Orlaith Carmody, featured a keynote address by An Post CEO David McRedmond, who captivated the audience with his insights on business transformationContinue reading “Business Leadership Summit was a big success”
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