By Dan Walsh €35,000 in funding has been allocated for the repair of the damaged Spike Footbridge in Courtown Woods and will also aid trail repairs and general maintenance within the forest recreational area. Spike Bridge is one of 11 areas in Co. Wexford included in funding announced yesterday (Friday). The others include Ballyfad, CamolinContinue reading “Spike Bridge in Courtown Woods repairs funding”
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€5,000 funding for Edermine Rowing Club
By Dan Walsh Edermine Ferry Rowing Club has received €5,000 and is one of 26 sports clubs chosen to receive funding under this year’s 2025 Texaco Support for Sport initiative. Founded in 1973, Edermine Ferry Rowing Club is a leading and long-established club in Co. Wexford, known for hosting its annual regatta on the RiverContinue reading “€5,000 funding for Edermine Rowing Club”
Water conservation urged for the Fleadh
By Dan Walsh With over 600,000 people expected in Wexford for the 2025 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Uisce Éireann urges residents and businesses to cut back on water use. Due to reduced rainfall, high temperatures, and increased demand in recent months, Wexford’s raw water supplies are well below normal, resulting in last week’s Water ConservationContinue reading “Water conservation urged for the Fleadh”
Theft from vans reported in Enniscorthy and Gorey
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are investigating thefts from three vans that happened overnight between Sunday and Monday. Two incidents took place at Slaney View Park, Enniscorthy. A third van was targeted at Clonattin, Gorey. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity, or who may have CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage fromContinue reading “Theft from vans reported in Enniscorthy and Gorey”
Extra 50 trains between Wexford and Dublin/Arklow during Fleadh Cheoil
By Dan Walsh Iarnród Éireann has confirmed over 50 extra train services will again operate this year during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to/from Wexford, allowing more people to attend the country’s leading traditional music festival. An extra Dublin Connolly to Wexford train will operate each day between Tuesday 5th and Sunday 10th August, and an extensive rangeContinue reading “Extra 50 trains between Wexford and Dublin/Arklow during Fleadh Cheoil”
Vandals target Ferns playground again!
By Dan Walsh The Medieval-themed playground at Ferns Community Park has experienced repeated acts of vandalism for months, frustrating local residents. After 9pm on Friday, the latest damage occurred that left the slide from the turret unsafe and unusable. In a post on social media, Ferns Tidy Towns condemns the latest anti-social behaviour. “Over theContinue reading “Vandals target Ferns playground again!”
Is Lady’s Island really ‘a dead lake’?
By Dan Walsh at Rostoonstown Beach An ecology and restoration report describes Lady’s Island as “a dead lake” in relation to the water quality and, in particular, agricultural water pollution. And this idyllic part of south Wexford famous for its around-the-lake pilgrimages is getting much media attention. Lady’s Island Lake is being described as “aContinue reading “Is Lady’s Island really ‘a dead lake’?”
Teenage swimmer saved at Ferrycarrig
By Dan Walsh On Friday afternoon, Wexford RNLI assisted a teenager who had become stranded due to the rising tide while swimming to a raft at Ferrycarrig. An individual onshore notified the Irish Coast Guard after the teenager recognised his limited swimming ability and determined that returning from the raft would be unsafe. The CoastContinue reading “Teenage swimmer saved at Ferrycarrig”
Wexford Chamber hosts Euro Transport and Tourism delegates.
By Dan Walsh This week, County Wexford hosted the European Parliament’s Transport & Tourism Committee (TRAN) for discussions on transport infrastructure and offshore renewable energy in Ireland and Europe. The visit on Tuesday was hosted by County Wexford Chamber and spanned several strategic sites across Rosslare and Wexford Town. The delegation was led by ChairContinue reading “Wexford Chamber hosts Euro Transport and Tourism delegates.”
Kilmuckridge Sunflower Field now open.
By Dan Walsh at Kilmuckridge Sunflower Field After last year’s successful event, which drew thousands of visitors from all over Ireland, Kilmuckridge Sunflower Field officially opened at a ceremony in the village this evening (Friday). Joanne O’Connor and Karen Loughran performed the opening ceremony, sharing their experiences and praising the role of the HOPE CancerContinue reading “Kilmuckridge Sunflower Field now open.”
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