Vinegar Hill visitor experience

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Cllr Jackser Owens has long championed the Vinegar Hill visitor experience. At today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre, he called for a visitor centre, coach access to the hill, a tea and coffee outlet, fresh water andContinue reading “Vinegar Hill visitor experience”

Harp is “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford”

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Cllr Catherine ‘Biddy’ Walsh raised concerns about the poor condition of the iconic Fleadh Cheoil Harp on Wexford Harbour’s breakwater at yesterday’s (Monday) monthly meeting of Wexford County Council, chaired by Cllr Lisa McDonald. Cllr Walsh described the Harp as “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford” and saidContinue reading “Harp is “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford””

€18.3m for four Wexford projects

By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has announced landmark funding of €18.3 million for four Wexford projects under the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund. Wexford projects allocation include: • Enniscorthy: Town Centre First Regeneration Project – Phase 1, €9m (Cat 1B). • Enniscorthy: Town Centre First RegenerationContinue reading “€18.3m for four Wexford projects”

Fethard RNLI called out three times in three days

By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI lifeboat crew were launched on three occasions over three consecutive days at the weekend. The first call came on Friday at 3.15pm, when the inshore lifeboat crew were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to assist a person suffering a medical emergency aboard a vessel travelling to Slade Harbour. OnContinue reading “Fethard RNLI called out three times in three days”

Ben Radford named Wexford Chamber President

By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has announced the appointment of Ben Radford as its new President following the organisation’s annual general meeting. Mr Radford currently serves as Commercial Manager at Rosslare Europort and brings more than 15 years’ experience in business leadership, commercial development and strategic planning. A strong advocate for economic development acrossContinue reading “Ben Radford named Wexford Chamber President”

Bishop Ger installed Bishop of Ossory

By Dan Walsh More than a thousand people are expected to attend Sunday’s 3pm Mass of Installation at St Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny, where Bishop Gerard Nash will be installed as the new Bishop of Ossory. Since Bishop Nash is already a bishop – appointed as Bishop of Ferns by Pope Francis on June 11th 2021Continue reading “Bishop Ger installed Bishop of Ossory”

New Ferrybank housing scheme launched in Wexford

By Dan Walsh at Ferrybank, Wexford Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD launched Wexford County Council’s ninth Starter Homes scheme at The Dairy Fields, Ferrybank, overlooking Wexford Harbour, marking a new step in home ownership in County Wexford. The new scheme was officially launched by Minister Browne today (Friday) in theContinue reading “New Ferrybank housing scheme launched in Wexford”

Education Minister visits Carnew today

By Dan Walsh Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton TD will visit Coláiste Bhríde in Carnew today (Friday), where she will meet students, staff and members of the wider school community and tour the school’s facilities. During her visit, the Minister will acknowledge the school’s strong community ethos, its commitment to educational excellence, andContinue reading “Education Minister visits Carnew today”

Enniscorthy Blackstairs Blues weekend

By Dan Walsh The 33rd Blackstairs Blues Festival brings a musical atmosphere to Enniscorthy this weekend kicking off at 6.30pm on Friday with Garry Cogdell (USA) and Dermot Byrne playing at Stamps in Market Square. Free sessions will then take place in Dawsons, Rackards, Treacy’s Hotel, Holohans, The Antique Tavern, Riverside Park Hotel, the IFAContinue reading “Enniscorthy Blackstairs Blues weekend”

UPDATE; Clonroche water restrictions remain

By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Night time restrictions will remain in place tonight for the community of Clonroche and surrounding areas from 11pm until 7am tomorrow morning, Saturday, September 12th. Although treated water reservoirs are recovering, a further night of restricted supply is required to protect daytime supply for customers over the weekend. Padraig Lyng ofContinue reading “UPDATE; Clonroche water restrictions remain”