Dan Walsh

Talk on history of WWII in County Wexford

By Dan Walsh If the history of the Second World War is of interest, the Gorey Library is the place to be on Thursday from 6pm when historian Michael Rowley delivers an interesting talk titled WWII German Luftwaffe in County Wexford 1940-’41. This event will focus on the crashes of WW2 German Luftwaffe aircraft inContinue reading “Talk on history of WWII in County Wexford”

Gorey ‘welcomes home’ Euro champ Kayleigh

By Dan Walsh There was a carnival atmosphere in the popular Willow Park estate in Gorey last evening as large numbers of family, friends, supporters and admirers turned out in celebration to welcome home the new super hero in the boxing ring, the talented Kayleigh Byrne. Featherweight Kayleigh brought the first ever international medal toContinue reading “Gorey ‘welcomes home’ Euro champ Kayleigh”

World dance stars create Fleadh buzz at Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Enniscorthy was buzzing with excitement as the town played host to the internationally renowned TikTok sensations, The Gardiner Brothers, in a spectacular Fringe Fleadh event in advance of the official Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann set to take place in Wexford Town from August 4th-12th. In a series of toe tappingContinue reading “World dance stars create Fleadh buzz at Enniscorthy”

40 young artists ‘keeping Wexford beautiful’

By Dan Walsh Young artists from Co. Wexford schools received their awards for the Wexford County Council Annual Artwork Competition 2024 in the County Hall, Wexford, recently. The theme of this year’s competition was ‘The Wildlife of Hedgerows.’ Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council, presented prizes to 40 school children representing both primary andContinue reading “40 young artists ‘keeping Wexford beautiful’”

8 Wexford schools shortlisted for EU funding

By Dan Walsh Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced that eight Wexford schools have been shortlisted for an energy retrofit programme as part of an €81 million EU funding package. The Wexford schools shortlisted are Clonroche National School, Scoil Naofa Mhuire, Danescastle, Carrig-on-Bannow, Scoil Naofa Clochar Mhuire, Rosslare, Scoil Naofa Chaomhain Torrchoill (St.Continue reading “8 Wexford schools shortlisted for EU funding”

Conserving water across County Wexford

By Dan Walsh An innovative Certified Water Stewardship Workshop has been launched in partnership with Uisce Éireann, County Wexford Chamber and the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet to support small to medium Irish businesses and facilities in Wexford as they seek to improve water stewardship practices and become more sustainable, introduce water stewardship and opportunities for quickContinue reading “Conserving water across County Wexford”

BOIL WATER NOTICE on Ferns public water supply

By Dan Walsh A Boil Water Notice has been issued to protect the health of approximately 1,723 customers supplied by Ferns Public Water Supply following the detection of cryptosporidium in the water supply. The notice was issued this evening (Friday) following consultation with the Health Service Executive and Uisce Éireann. All consumers affected byContinue reading “BOIL WATER NOTICE on Ferns public water supply”

Rail services suspended between Gorey and Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh Iarnrod Éireann services between Gorey and Enniscorthy have been suspended until further notice due to reports of “a vulnerable person on the line.” Iarnrod Éireann have confirmed the disruption to Dublin-Rosslare rail services. The 5.30pm and 6.35pm Connolly to Rosslare services terminated at Gorey Station. Earlier service had been halted at ArklowContinue reading “Rail services suspended between Gorey and Enniscorthy”

New naming rights at Enniscorthy GAA park

By Dan Walsh at Samaritans St Patrick’s Park Wexford GAA has teamed up with Samaritans and the suicide prevention charity has secured the naming rights of the second county ground, which will be known as Samaritans St Patrick’s Park for the next three years. The new name and signage at the Enniscorthy ground was officiallyContinue reading “New naming rights at Enniscorthy GAA park”

Creative Places project award grants

By Dan Walsh at Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy Artists and community groups gathered in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, yesterday (Thursday) for awarding nine projects through the recent CPE Open Call officially launched by Cllr John O’Rourke for Creative Places, Enniscorthy. Deryn O’Callaghan, CPE Co-Ordinator told WexfordLocal.com; “We are so excited to see the startContinue reading “Creative Places project award grants”