By Dan Walsh Some Camolin residents are offering €2,000 for information that would lead to the conviction of whoever were involved in a substantial fly-tipping incident on Priest Lane, close to the village, last Thursday night. A sizeable quantity of electric cable casing was indiscriminately dumped on lane. The casing is useless, but the extractedContinue reading “€2,000 reward for information in Camolin”
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Death of well-known editor Hilary Murphy
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of editor, journalist, author and founding editor of the Kilmore Parish Journal, Hilary Murphy. A native of Tilladavins, Tomhaggard, his ancestry is rooted in Screen-Curracloe, Hilary began his journalistic career with The Free Press in Wexford town before joining The People Newspapers Group in 1965 and workedContinue reading “Death of well-known editor Hilary Murphy”
New Ross Piano Festival is launched
By Dan Walsh in New Ross The ancient deck of the Dunbrody Famine Ship, showpiece of New Ross tourism, was the appropriate setting for the launch of the 16th New Ross Piano Festival this evening by Senator Malcolm Byrne. The festival runs September 21st-25th and will bring large numbers to the town. Senator Byrne spokeContinue reading “New Ross Piano Festival is launched”
Support scheme for New Ross flooding
By Dan Walsh An Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme to assist small businesses, sports clubs, community and voluntary organisations, unable to secure flood insurance and affected by recent flooding events in New Ross has been opened. Deputy Paul Kehoe said; “I contacted the Tánaiste as soon as I was aware of the impact of the flashContinue reading “Support scheme for New Ross flooding”
Wexford Rose Joy hugs everyone!
By Dan Walsh Wexford Rose Joy Quigley from Ferns was the final interviewee on last night’s televised International Rose of Tralee Festival, and she gave a masterful performance with lots of laughter and banter with host Daithí Ó Sé. “I am so much a hugger,” Joy told Daithí and she continued; “I just love aContinue reading “Wexford Rose Joy hugs everyone!”
Fintan’s ‘Farsiders’ premiere sold out!
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-born actor Fintan Kelly is writer and director of an exciting new play ‘Farsiders’ and the world premiere takes place in the Presentation Arts Centre on Tuesday night, and there are also performances on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and Saturday. Fintan told WexfordLocal.com; “I’m delighted that the premiere night is all soldContinue reading “Fintan’s ‘Farsiders’ premiere sold out!”
Swordsman in the Dungeon at the castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The Digital Survey of a Swordsman in the Dungeon was officially launched this evening at Enniscorthy Castle by Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council as part of the ‘Writing on the Wall’ autumnal exhibition. Cllr Browne said he was delighted to unveil the exhibition and acknowledged thatContinue reading “Swordsman in the Dungeon at the castle”
Major fire closes M11
By Dan Walsh The M11 northbound lane between junctions 24 (Frankfort/Clough) and 25 (Ballydawmore/Enniscorthy is closed to traffic after a trailer loaded with straw caught fire and spread onto the embankment sending high flames and smoke into the air. The incident occurred around 4pm this afternoon. Sources at the scene say that the tractor wasContinue reading “Major fire closes M11”
Youths last seen in Bridgetown area
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old youths Charli and Ruby McGlynn who were last seen in the Bridgetown area at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday, August 13th. Charli is described as approximately 5 foot 6 inches in height with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes.Continue reading “Youths last seen in Bridgetown area”
Boy 11963 to be laid to rest in Gorey
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Gorey resident John Cameron, Oakhill, Ramstown, autobiographer of Boy 11963, a unique account of overcoming almost insurmountable obstacles to find out who he truly was! At only five months old, John Cameron was abandoned in a Dublin orphanage, and fostered out as a child labourer by ageContinue reading “Boy 11963 to be laid to rest in Gorey”
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