By Dan Walsh Edermine Ferry Rowing Club has been selected as the recipient of the Wexford County award for this year’s Texaco Support for Sport initiative. The club has received €5,000, which will be allocated towards the purchase of protective covers for its boats to safeguard them during the winter months. Founded in 1974 onContinue reading “Edermine Rowing Club receives Wexford County Award”
Category Archives: BREAKING NEWS
Courtown Riverchapel Town First Plan is adopted
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Offices The Courtown Riverchapel Town Centre First Plan was adopted by the Town Team at a meting on Monday and the final draft was presented at Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in Gorey Civic Offices. Cathaoirleach Cllr Donal Kenny presided. The report was presentedContinue reading “Courtown Riverchapel Town First Plan is adopted”
New boat launched at Edermine
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy was at Edermine Bridge on the River Slaney last Friday evening where she launched Edermine Ferry Rowing Club’s new boat. I don’t suppose that anybody noticed, but the Marmion Bridge, commonly called Edermine Bridge was officially opened byContinue reading “New boat launched at Edermine”
Minister visits schools in Arklow, Carnew and Gorey
By Dan Walsh Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee TD today (Monday) visited three schools in Wicklow and Wexford -Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir, Arklow, Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew and Gorey Community School and met with teachers, school staff and students settling into the new school year. Minister McEntee said; “Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir, Coláiste BhrídeContinue reading “Minister visits schools in Arklow, Carnew and Gorey”
Traffic plans for National Ploughing week
By Dan Walsh Over 80,000 people are expected daily at the three-day National Ploughing Championships this week in Screggan, near Tullamore, Co. Offaly and attendees should familiarise themselves with the traffic management plan for their route. An Garda Síochána has a significant Traffic Management and Parking Plan in place for the three days, Tuesday, WednesdayContinue reading “Traffic plans for National Ploughing week”
Building stronger ties between Wexford and France
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre The French Ambassador to Ireland, Madame Céline Place, was guest of honour in Wexford Arts Centre on Friday night where she stated that the re-launch of the Alliance Francaise Waterford Wexford “is a very important moment for the French Embassy”. Madame Place discussed Wexford’s business ties with France,Continue reading “Building stronger ties between Wexford and France”
Coolgreany Vintage & Heritage Weekend
By Dan Walsh at Coolgreany The hilly main street of Coolgreany was filled this evening for the annual Vintage Parade, marking the beginning of the Coolgreany Vintage and Heritage Weekend, which highlights with Vintage Day tomorrow (Sunday). Displaying vintage vehicles over 30 years old the parade featured steam engines, vintage trucks, classic cars, and evenContinue reading “Coolgreany Vintage & Heritage Weekend”
Co. Wexford asked to maintain water conservation
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann can confirm that the Water Conservation Order (WCO), commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, for County Wexford will lapse on Tuesday, September 16th. Uisce Éireann is encouraging the public in County Wexford to continue conserving water as we move into the Autumn months. “We would like to sincerely thank theContinue reading “Co. Wexford asked to maintain water conservation”
Local festival funding to undergo review
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting at County Hall, Wexford Today’s Wexford County Council meeting at County Hall, Wexford, opened with glowing praise for the success of Fleadh Cheoil 2025 in Wexford Town and ended with councillors arguing over future local festival funding. The tension began when Cllr Leonard Kelly’s motion was introducedContinue reading “Local festival funding to undergo review”
Good show by champion Martin Kehoe
By Dan Walsh Congratulations to veteran champion ploughman Martin Kehoe, Ballycullane, who finished 8th overall in the conventional class at the 70th World Ploughing Championships held in the Czech Republic last Friday and Saturday. Martin was part of Team Ireland following his success at the 2024 National Ploughing Championship which was his first national titleContinue reading “Good show by champion Martin Kehoe”
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