By Dan Walsh Dramatic changes happening in the Diocese of Ferns were announced yesterday (Friday) by Bishop Ger Nash, Bishop of Ferns. Taking on board retirements and changes of personnel, the Diocese is also faced with the challenge that “it is no longer possible to provide a priest for each parish or curacy.” A newContinue reading “Diocesan shortage in parish and curacy”
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Irish Water reminder in the warm weather
By Dan Walsh Irish Water is reminding the public in Wexford to be mindful of their water usage in the coming weeks as some supplies are experiencing increased demand in the spell of warm weather. Since March, Irish Water has been carefully monitoring all raw water sources in county Wexford, that is the water fromContinue reading “Irish Water reminder in the warm weather”
Archaeological survey of Enniscorthy town centre
By Dan Walsh at July meeting of Wexford County Council Wexford County Council has announced its proposal to develop a ‘brownfield site’ in the centre of Enniscorthy, on a vacant site formerly the location of Murphy-Flood’s Hotel, and empty buildings bounding Irish Street and Barrack Street. It is recommended that the development proceed subject toContinue reading “Archaeological survey of Enniscorthy town centre”
Crash on M11 this evening
By Dan Walsh Roadusers are asked to be extra careful on the M11 near the turn off for Enniscorthy and Blackwater following a crash on the southbound lane around 6.30pm this evening. A number of vehicles are involved including a car pulling a caravan. It is not known if there are any injuries. One laneContinue reading “Crash on M11 this evening”
Paraglider injured on Mount Leinster
A paraglider injured near the Nine Stones car park on Mount Leinster on Saturday evening was transferred to hospital by the Air Corps 112 helicopter. The South East Mountain Rescue Association (SEMRA) were called to the scene to assist Gardai and ambulance crews attend an injured paraglider with a suspected back injury after falling nearContinue reading “Paraglider injured on Mount Leinster”
Busy weekend at Wexford literary Festival
By Dan Walsh The Wexford Literary Arts Festival is taking place over the weekend in Enniscorthy and Wexford town with a number of events occupying a busy programme. A number of events happened on Friday with Margaret Galvin providing poetry workshops and the 2022 Wexford Literary Arts Festival Awards Night was held in the PresentationContinue reading “Busy weekend at Wexford literary Festival”
Battle of Enniscorthy revisited
By Dan Walsh at the Battle of Enniscorthy Shots rang out on Castle Hill this morning as the Battle of Enniscorthy was re-enacted exactly a century after the event – July 2nd 1922 – and descendants of some families involved were present to witness the historic commemoration which was the highlight of the Wexford LibraryContinue reading “Battle of Enniscorthy revisited”
Enniscorthy in weekend battle mode?
By Dan Walsh There is tension in Enniscorthy town this week after rumours spread that the Battle of Enniscorthy is imminent and likely to lead to gunfire and re-enacted fighting in the Enniscorthy Castle area of the town around 11am next Saturday morning. Locals have reported the presence of armed period dress personnel in theContinue reading “Enniscorthy in weekend battle mode?”
Aussie Mayor visits Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Dialogue around the ‘twinning or sister relationship’ between Vinegar Hill in Wexford and Vinegar Hill in Australia has taken a step forward today when Enniscorthy Municipal District Council hosted a civic reception for Deputy Mayor Cllr Brad Bunting of Blacktown, Australia, at a pleasant function held in Enniscorthy Castle.Continue reading “Aussie Mayor visits Vinegar Hill”
Cllr Bell is new Mayor of Wexford
By Dan Walsh Labour Party’s Cllr Maura Bell has been elected Mayor of Wexford. Independent Cllr David Hynes takes the position of Deputy Mayor. Cllr Bell said; “Delighted to be elected as Mayor of Wexford today – it’s an honour and a privilege. I’ll do my very best to serve the people of Wexford district.Continue reading “Cllr Bell is new Mayor of Wexford”
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