By Dan Walsh From an impressive entry of more than 300 submissions 55 creative writers from all across Co. Wexford have their work published in the third issue of THE WEXFORD BOHEMIAN which was officially launched by the publishers RED BOOKS in St. Peter’s Square on Friday evening. Editor Álanna Hammel from Morriscastle told WexfordLocal.com;Continue reading “55 writers published in THE WEXFORD BOHEMIAN”
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€31,950 funds for Enniscorthy Tech Hub
By Dan Walsh A series of new initiatives and funding from Government will make remote working more accessible and attractive for Wexford people, according to Fine Gael TD, Paul Kehoe. Deputy Kehoe said: “A series of measures announced by my colleague, Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, marks a significant development in makingContinue reading “€31,950 funds for Enniscorthy Tech Hub”
Peace on the hillside at Kilcavan Garden
By Dan Walsh at Tara Hill Kilcavan has Tara Hill as a backdrop with wonderful views towards Arklow and Croghan countryside and the view has been improved with the official opening of Kilcavan Garden today. Members of Tara Hill Community Development Association identified a piece of waste land adjoining the old graveyard, they hatched aContinue reading “Peace on the hillside at Kilcavan Garden”
Courtown Plaza is new seaside landmark
By Dan Walsh at Courtown The official opening of the Courtown Plaza and Pier Enhancement today (Sunday) is recognised as the first step to bring Courtown back to its former glory and there are promises of future funding and revitalisation for the popular north Wexford seaside resort and village. Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach Gorey-Kilmuckridge MunicipalContinue reading “Courtown Plaza is new seaside landmark”
Pearse Rd water project starts on Tuesday
By Dan Walsh Work will commence on Tuesday at Pearse Road in Enniscorthy, where Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, begins the replacement of ageing backyard water mains and providing new service connections. The section of works will take place along Pearse Road from its junction with Parnell Road as far asContinue reading “Pearse Rd water project starts on Tuesday”
Death of popular publican Barney
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Barney Murphy, Como Lodge, Castlebridge, who spent a lifetime in the licensed trade and is a former President of the Vintners Federation of Ireland. A native of Castlebridge, Barney was a very successful businessman, but best known for his popular presence behind the family bar known asContinue reading “Death of popular publican Barney”
Taps are safe in Enniscorthy again!
By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice issued on May 23rd has been lifted with immediate effect and all consumers on the Enniscorthy Public Water Supply can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth. Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, made the announcement thisContinue reading “Taps are safe in Enniscorthy again!”
Road incident victim Karl will be laid to rest on Friday
By Dan Walsh The man who died in a road traffic incident last Sunday evening on the R744 at Clonhaston, on the Enniscorthy-Oulart road, has been named as Karl ‘Chalky’ Cullen, (30), from Rockfield, Milehouse, Enniscorthy, and his funeral will take place on Friday. Mr Cullen was the single occupant of a car that allegedlyContinue reading “Road incident victim Karl will be laid to rest on Friday”
Progress on Enniscorthy water scheme
By Dan Walsh Irish Water working in partnership with Wexford County Council has confirmed that repairs to a burst water main close to the reservoir at Vinegar Hill has been completed and that water supply is set to return in Enniscorthy town and its environs over the course of this afternoon or this evening, toContinue reading “Progress on Enniscorthy water scheme”
Brave lifeboat volunteers honoured
By Dan Walsh Coxswains of three Irish lifeboats in the South East -Eamonn O’Rourke (Rosslare RNLI), Eugene Kehoe (Kilmore Quay RNLI) and Roy Abrahamsson (Dunmore East RNLI) were amongst lifesavers from across the British Isles and Ireland invited to join His Royal Highness (HRH) The Duke of Kent at St James’s Palace, London, last FridayContinue reading “Brave lifeboat volunteers honoured”
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