By Mary Doran As part of the 60th celebrations of Kilrush Drama Group they are publishing a second book continuing from their 50th Anniversary edition, Drama at Kilrush. This edition is titled More Drama at Kilrush and features over 30 productions by the group in the last ten years inclusive of two All-Ireland victories in 2015 and 2024. In the sameContinue reading “Kilrush Drama Group 60th anniversary event”
Author Archives: Dan Walsh
Wexford’s beauty is its Walking Festival
By Dan Walsh at Barntown Community Centre The 10th annual Wexford Walking Festival was officially launched by Mayor of Wexford, Cllr George Lawlor, at a pleasant function in Barntown Community Centre earlier this evening following a guided 6km walk to Carrigfoyle Lake on Forth Mountain. Mayor Lawlor was in a most poetic mood and welcomedContinue reading “Wexford’s beauty is its Walking Festival”
Sod turned at Enniscorthy Activity Garden
By Dan Walsh at St. John’s Community Hospital Campus At a special ceremony today, the sod was turned on the Activity Garden at St. John’s Community Hospital Campus, Enniscorthy. When completed the Garden will be a multi-functional space for gathering, health and social activities in the heart of the hospital. Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach EnniscorthyContinue reading “Sod turned at Enniscorthy Activity Garden”
A VAT rate “to avoid a tsunami of restaurant closures this winter”
By Dan Walsh Ahead of next Tuesday’s Budget 2025, former hotelier and Fine Gael General Election candidate in the new South Wicklow-North Wexford constituency, Brian Brennan has proposed a scaled VAT rate for cafés and restaurants relating to turnover, with businesses with less than €1.5m turnover receiving a VAT rate of 6 per cent, andContinue reading “A VAT rate “to avoid a tsunami of restaurant closures this winter””
10 years of the Wexford Walking Festival
By Dan Walsh Wexford Walking Festival is taking place this weekend – Friday to Sunday inclusive – and all walkers are invited to embrace the natural beauty and wonderment that awaits over the festival weekend. This year’s festival will offer walkers a choice of three fully accredited walking trails with spectacular views from the mountainsContinue reading “10 years of the Wexford Walking Festival”
Weekend Rosslare train service news
Irish Rail have advised the public that there will be no trains running between Greystones and Dún Laoghaire next Saturday and Sunday, 28th-29th September. Engineering works will once again cause disruption to railway travel this weekend, as there will be no trains running between Greystones and Dún Laoghaire. DART services will operate between Malahide/Howth andContinue reading “Weekend Rosslare train service news”
19th century Enniscorthy walls come tumbling down!
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The biggest sideshow in Enniscorthy today was the demolition of the former Irish Street Stores, a 19th century landmark purchased by Wexford County Council in 2023 and earmarked for development as part of the “old Murphy Flood’s site” which has been derelict since it was destroyed by fire in 2005.Continue reading “19th century Enniscorthy walls come tumbling down!”
Phase 1 of housing project opens at Whiterock Hill
By Dan Walsh Minister of State at the Department of Justice, James Browne, T.D. was in Wexford town to perform the official opening of the first phase of a new social housing project at Whiterock Hill named Ard na Gaoithe. The Minister was accompanied by the Cllr. Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Mr.Continue reading “Phase 1 of housing project opens at Whiterock Hill”
Chamber Golf Classic held in September sun
By Deirdre O’Flynn The late-September sun and clear skies greeted golfers at County Wexford Chamber’s Annual Golf Classic, held on Friday last at Enniscorthy Golf Club. Sponsored by J Donohoe BMW, the event attracted teams from across Co. Wexford, all competing for the chance to represent the Chamber at the prestigious Chambers Ireland All Ireland ChamberContinue reading “Chamber Golf Classic held in September sun”
Night vigil for the relics of St Bernadette
By Dan Walsh at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy The relics of St Bernadette have journeyed on pilgrimage to Ireland for the very first time, visiting every diocese in the country. They have arrived at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, this afternoon where large numbers have already gathered for the special 24-hour stay including an all-night vigil.Continue reading “Night vigil for the relics of St Bernadette”
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