By Dan Walsh The Right Reverend Michael Burrows, Bishop of Cashel, Ferns, Ossory & Leighin, Waterford and Lismore has offered the congratulations and prayers of the Church of Ireland community in Ferns to Fr Ger Nash, today announced Bishop-elect to the Diocese of Ferns in succession to Bishop Denis Brennan, who is retiring. Bishop BurrowsContinue reading “Ecumenical support for new Bishop”
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Welcome for new Bishop of Ferns
By Dan Walsh His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Fr Ger Nash, a priest of the Diocese of Killaloe in Co Clare, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Ferns. The news of this Episcopal appointment was made public today and following the announcement of Bishop Denis Brennan’s successor, Mass was celebrated at StContinue reading “Welcome for new Bishop of Ferns”
Day of Action brings farmers to Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Wexford IFA Chairman Jer O’Mahony was “absolutely delighted” at today’s rally turnout and added “it’s great for Wexford farming to see so many people supporting us.” Enniscorthy was the central venue for the IFA Day of Action in Co. Wexford as farmers in each of the 29 County Executives tookContinue reading “Day of Action brings farmers to Enniscorthy”
More Gardaí for Gorey and Courtown
By Dan Walsh Cllr Andrew Bolger is calling on the Garda Commissioner to open the station in Courtown for the 10 weeks of the summer with additional officers and place a strong emphasis on community policing -‘on the beat’- in both Gorey and Courtown. In a statement on social media tonight (Wednesday) Cllr Bolger claimsContinue reading “More Gardaí for Gorey and Courtown”
Remote working centre hub for M11 Gorey
By Dan Walsh MHO SPACE, a company which specialises in developing remote-working centres, has partnered with Wexford County Council to develop a hub at the M11 Business Park in Gorey, the first of four similar remote-working centres planned for Wexford which MHO Space hopes to open in Enniscorthy, New Ross and Wexford town. Gorey hub is alreadyContinue reading “Remote working centre hub for M11 Gorey”
Bumper weekend starts at Morriscastle
By Dan Walsh Large numbers are flocking to Morriscastle for the June Bank Holiday weekend and to avoid car parking problems like those unexpectedly experienced recently a new green field free public carpark capable of safely holding 350/400 vehicles opens on Saturday morning on a 2.5-acre site generously provided by local landowner Chris Hammel closeContinue reading “Bumper weekend starts at Morriscastle”
Deal is off at Gorey Market House
By Dan Walsh The future of Gorey Market House is once again uncertain despite negotiations and proposals over a long number of years; however, WexfordLocal.com understands that during discussions at a ‘behind closed doors’ meeting in the town the Chief Executive Officer of Wexford County Council, Tom Enright, informed local councillors that the Council hasContinue reading “Deal is off at Gorey Market House”
Anger grows at Courtown Woods
By Dan Walsh Meetings have been taking place ‘in committee’ in recent days between local public representatives and the Chief Executive Officer of Wexford County Council, Tom Enright, over the future of Courtown Woods in the wake of a majority vote to bring the Woods into public ownership at a recent meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge MunicipalContinue reading “Anger grows at Courtown Woods”
Papal Knighthood for Eugene Doyle
By Dan Walsh During 7pm Friday evening Mass in St. Senan’s Parish Church, Enniscorthy, Bishop Denis Brennan conferred a Papal Knighthood on local parishioner Eugene Doyle on behalf of Pope Francis in recognition of his personal and professional contribution to the Diocese of Ferns. Since becoming Diocesan Finance Officer in 2004, Mr Doyle has helpedContinue reading “Papal Knighthood for Eugene Doyle”
32 seafood jobs to go at Kilmore Quay
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Seafood Limited is to cease trading with a loss of 32 jobs after suffering significant financial losses connected to Brexit. The company, part of the Errigal Bay group, is entering into a collective redundancy process with its 32 employees. According to a statement from the company, the decision to cease tradingContinue reading “32 seafood jobs to go at Kilmore Quay”
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