By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle A Civic Reception marking Wexford Football League team’s historic victory in the 2025 FAI Oscar Traynor Cup was held in Enniscorthy Castle tonight with proceedings headed by Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan. Under Manager Willie Peare it was only the second time in history that WexfordContinue reading “Civic Reception for Wexford FAI Cup champions”
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Shannon Way Project officially launched
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, accepted an invitation from Enniscorthy Community Alliance and performed the official launch of The Shannon Way Project at the green on Armstrong’s Range, Enniscorthy, this evening. The Shannon Way Project is a dynamic community-led effort to rejuvenate Enniscorthy East through environmental andContinue reading “Shannon Way Project officially launched”
Warm farewell to Gorey District Manager
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge District Council meeting Philip Knight, Gorey Kilmuckridge District Manager for over four years, delivered his final report at Tuesday’s monthly meeting held in the Civic Centre, Gorey, where members offered high praise and paid glowing tributes. Mr Knight’s replacement, Anita McLoughlin, who started her local authority career in NewContinue reading “Warm farewell to Gorey District Manager”
Double call for Courtown RNLI
By Dan Walsh Monday was a busy day for Courtown RNLI. They rescued father and son paddleboarders in strong offshore winds and later the same day recovered an inflatable towable following 112 /999 calls to the Coast Guard. A member of the public spotted two paddleboarders clinging to a buoy in strong offshore winds justContinue reading “Double call for Courtown RNLI”
NEWS UPDATE; Do people oppose school safety projects?
NEWS UPDATE. By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting (Tuesday). The proposed Safe Route To Schools programme for Kiltealy was on the agenda at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting held in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre, but members voted 3-2 to hold the meeting ‘in committee’ CllrContinue reading “NEWS UPDATE; Do people oppose school safety projects?”
Urgent need to use less water across Co Wexford
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is appealing to everyone in Wexford to be mindful of their use of water. Following an increase in water usage by households and businesses, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up with demand and enable reservoirs to replenish fully. Uisce Éireann is closelyContinue reading “Urgent need to use less water across Co Wexford”
4 young swimmers go to hospital
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI lifeboat was launched at 5.30pm on Wednesday after four young swimmers were reported in difficulty near the Europort. The swimmers were located near the shore, and the crew responded promptly upon receiving the call, arriving at the scene within minutes. The swimmers were safely brought onboard and subsequently transportedContinue reading “4 young swimmers go to hospital”
Night taps are off in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers in Gorey Town and the surrounding areas to conserve water with nighttime restrictions being introduced for some customers to help meet demand, both tonight, Friday, July 11th and tomorrow night Saturday, July 12th. They will be in place from 11pm each night to 6am the followingContinue reading “Night taps are off in Gorey”
Death of Gorey artist Michael Warren
By Dan Walsh Many tributes have been expressed at news of the sad passing of Michael Warren the renowned artist and sculptor. He was in his 75th year. It is with deep sadness that all involved in Oulart Hill Walking Hub have learned of the death of Michael Warren, the Gorey sculptor. Michael was veryContinue reading “Death of Gorey artist Michael Warren”
Kilmore Quay launches 40th seafood celebration
By Dan Walsh at Kilmore Quay The 40th annual Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival was officially opened this evening by long service volunteer Sylvia Kehoe in brilliant summer sunshine before a large family gathering. Ms. Kehoe welcomed the community’s 40th Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival and recalled “four decades of seafood cocktails and platters, gally cooks, talentContinue reading “Kilmore Quay launches 40th seafood celebration”
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