By Dan Walsh Wexford Festival Opera has announced a new three-year partnership with Applegreen, the Irish roadside hospitality company who becomes the Official Sponsor of the popular Pocket Opera Programme. Suzanne Nance, Executive Director of Wexford Festival Opera said: “We are delighted to welcome Applegreen as Official Sponsor of our Pocket Operas through a new three-yearContinue reading “Applegreen sponsors Wexford Festival Opera”
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Restoration at Wexford Franciscan Friary
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Franciscan Friary The Franciscan Friary in Wexford town is a fine classical Romanesque building, with an ornate barrel ceiling in the nave which is separated from the aisles by a colonnade of four massive pillars on each side. The Friary has a long history, and fundraising remains a challenge asContinue reading “Restoration at Wexford Franciscan Friary”
€90,000 for Slaney Search and Rescue
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-based Slaney Search and Rescue has expressed gratitude to Minister James Browne TD and Minister Dara Calleary TD for securing €90,000 under the 2026 CLÁR Programme towards the purchase of two new rescue and recovery vehicles. In a statement on social media, Slaney Search and Rescue said; “This funding is a significantContinue reading “€90,000 for Slaney Search and Rescue”
Jesse Sludds returns to Late Late Show
By Dan Walsh Young Wexford performer Jesse Sludds returns to The Late Late Show studio tonight (Friday) to take part in the Country Music Special with Patrick Kielty on RTÉ television. Jesse will announce the release of his new single Dear Home and give an update on life since winning the The Late Late ShowContinue reading “Jesse Sludds returns to Late Late Show”
Burst water main disrupts Clonroche supply
By Dan Walsh Customers and businesses in Clonroche and surrounding areas may experience disruptions to their water supply this evening following a burst water main. Uisce Eireann crews are on site carrying out repairs and every effort is being made to restore normal service as quickly and safely as possible. An alternative water supply isContinue reading “Burst water main disrupts Clonroche supply”
Bree water treatment plant issue resolved
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the issue at the water treatment plant serving the Bree and Ballyhogue areas has been resolved and the plant is returning to normal operation. Padraig Lyng, Uisce Éireann, said: “The issue at the water treatment plant has now been resolved. I would like to thank customers inContinue reading “Bree water treatment plant issue resolved “
Water supply difficulties in Bree and Ballyhogue
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is working to maintain water supply to customers in the Bree and Ballyhogue areas following an issue at the local water treatment plant. Padraig Lyng, Water Network Operations Manager Uisce Éireann, said: “Our crews are working to manage this issue and maintain water supplies for customers in Bree and Ballyhogue.Continue reading “Water supply difficulties in Bree and Ballyhogue”
Wexford applications for ‘Support for Sport’
By Dan Walsh Sports clubs from Co. Wexford and beyond are invited to apply for the sixth Texaco Support for Sport initiative in which a fund of €130,000 will be divided equally in €5,000 amounts and distributed to successful applicants in each of the twenty-six counties. To date more than €600,000 has been distributed toContinue reading “Wexford applications for ‘Support for Sport’”
Missing person found safe and well
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Sarah Louise Doyle has been located safe and well. An Garda Siochana thanks the general public and the media for their support. Gardaí are renewing their appeal for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Sarah Louise Doyle (16), who was reported missing from Barntown, Co. Wexford on 22nd AugustContinue reading “Missing person found safe and well”
Preservation of 800 years at Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Not for the first time in its 800 year history Enniscorthy Castle is undergoing repairs to guttering and downpipes and the presence of scaffolding recently has highlighted the works. The work is expected to take 13 weeks and the good news is that the castle will remain open toContinue reading “Preservation of 800 years at Enniscorthy Castle”
