By Dan Walsh A male cyclist in his 60s has died in a road traffic incident on the R731 at Ballywilliam, near New Ross, earlier today. The alarm was raised shortly before 1pm. It is understood the man was cycling in a group when the incident occurred. Local sources told WexfordLocal.com that a gate mayContinue reading “Cyclist (60s) dies in New Ross incident”
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Achievers honoured at Enniscorthy Civic Awards
By Dan Walsh Ten nominees from across the district whose names were submitted by the elected members of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council were honoured at the Civic Awards Night held in the Seamus Rafter Suite at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy tonight (Thursday). Cathaoirleach Cllr Cathal Byrne said a Civic Reception is the highest honour theContinue reading “Achievers honoured at Enniscorthy Civic Awards”
€20m energy savings in the South East
By Dan Walsh The County Councils of Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny working closely with 3 Counties Energy Agency (3CEA), have all exceeded the 33% energy reduction target set in the National Climate Action Plan. According to a report launched today (Thursday); “You could lap Wexford 43,000 times with the energy saved. Wexford saved 269 millionContinue reading “€20m energy savings in the South East”
Maria Nolan published again in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Maria Nolan’s second novel The Shadow of Freedom was officially launched at a pleasant ceremony held in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy tonight (Wednesday) in the presence of published writers, members of her family and loyal readers and supporters. Her latest work continues a theme and tells the story of the WarContinue reading “Maria Nolan published again in Enniscorthy”
Man (40s) arrested in Gorey
Gardaí attached to the Detective Unit, Gorey who were on patrol in the town on Friday arrested a man aged in his 40s who was wanted for interview in relation to criminal activity. He was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. The man was interviewed in relation to crimes of AggravatedContinue reading “Man (40s) arrested in Gorey”
Oulart men of 1916 remembered
By Dan Walsh at Oulart The annual Easter commemoration at the Mise Éire Memorial in Oulart, organised by the Oulart Hill Group, remembered the Oulart Company Volunteers with a roll-call and a short ceremony this morning. (Easter Sunday). There was a welcome address by Chairman, John Dempsey, who introduced the special guest speaker Martina DevlinContinue reading “Oulart men of 1916 remembered”
Annual Easter Commemorations in Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Riverchapel Following on from the Easter Rising of 1916 in Co. Wexford, and Enniscorthy in particular, it has been a tradition to remember the occasion publicly and in a dignified manner. Sinn Féin Co. Wexford is remembering Ireland’s Patriot Dead at annual Easter Commemoration wreath laying ceremonies across the county. JohnnyContinue reading “Annual Easter Commemorations in Wexford”
Death of GAA stalwart Jimmy Nolan
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Jimmy Nolan, (83), peacefully at his home, Clohass, Davidstown, Enniscorthy who was well-known in GAA circles and father of Cheltenham winning horse trainer Paul Nolan. Born in 1938 at Clohass, Davidstown, Jimmy had a lifelong involvement with the GAA and played hurling for Davidstown GAA Club, RathnureContinue reading “Death of GAA stalwart Jimmy Nolan”
Tenants locked out of their new homes!
By Dan Walsh at Gorey and the April meeting of Wexford County Council Speaking at the April meeting of Wexford County Council Chairman of the Council’s Strategy Policy Committee for Housing, Cllr Joe Sullivan, stated that there were, at least three locations where houses were completed and ready for occupation, but for whatever reason hadContinue reading “Tenants locked out of their new homes!”
Statement from Council Communications Officer
By Dan Walsh David Minogue, Communications Officer, at Wexford County Council, issued the following statement this evening. It is published here on WexfordLocal.com without alteration or comment: “It is unfortunate and regrettable how an email intended to create opportunity for an improved working relationship and to avoid future discord can be misinterpreted so as toContinue reading “Statement from Council Communications Officer”
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