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”
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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”
Breakdown in communications
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Meeting Proposed conditions attached to an advertising deal with editorial control and conditions between Wexford County Council’s Head of Communications, David Minogue, and the Managing Director of South East Radio, Eamonn Buttle, publicly leaked and published in a national newspaper at the weekend, fitted the agenda at yesterday’sContinue reading “Breakdown in communications”
Man (60s) dies in Curracloe collision
By Dan Walsh A man in his 60s has died in a single-vehicle collision that happened in Curracloe at approximately 10.35am today. He was the only occupant in the car. The man was taken to Wexford General Hospital where he later passed away. A post mortem will be conducted. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to thisContinue reading “Man (60s) dies in Curracloe collision”
Arrests for drug trafficking in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Two people, a man and a woman, both aged in their 20’s, were arrested this morning (Sunday) in relation to the seizure of approximately €160,000 worth of suspected cocaine in Enniscorthy on Friday. At around 6.20pm on Friday evening, Gardaí searched a residence in Enniscorthy and found the suspected cocaine. The cocaineContinue reading “Arrests for drug trafficking in Enniscorthy”
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