By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council monthly meeting Enniscorthy Farmers Market is happy with its Abbey Square location, especially with the parking on Abbey Quay, and while it might be under review it is going nowhere at present. That was the view of Enniscorthy District Manager, Claire Lawless, following a suggestion from CllrContinue reading “Farmers Market stays at Abbey Square”
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Blue Flag raised above Duncannon
By Dan Walsh A new generation of Duncannon residents have grown up since 2007 with the absence of a Blue Flag, however, the tide has turned in 2026 and the community was excited by the Duncannon Blue Flag Raising Ceremony that took place on Friday. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan said; “ItContinue reading “Blue Flag raised above Duncannon”
Enniscorthy recalls 200 years of the Presentation Sisters
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Bishop Ger Nash led the events at Enniscorthy this afternoon celebrating The Presentation Sisters Order – 250 years since the foundation in Cork, 200 years since arrival in Enniscorthy and 25 years since the Order closed its Enniscorthy Convent. Bishop Nash welcomed everyone to “the sacred space where Sisters wereContinue reading “Enniscorthy recalls 200 years of the Presentation Sisters”
John G Murphy retires from Tirlán Board
By Dan Walsh Tirlán Co‐operative Society Limited (“Tirlán Co‐op”) has confirmed that John G. Murphy has announced his intention to retire from the Board of the Co‐operative. Craanford, Co. Wexford native John has made a significant contribution to Tirlán over many years, serving on the Co-op Board since 2010 and as Chairperson from October 2020Continue reading “John G Murphy retires from Tirlán Board”
1798; Enniscorthy Longest Day weekend programme
By Dan Walsh The National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy has announced an exciting programme of events to mark the anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion and the Longest Day Weekend – Saturday and Sunday, June 20th and 21st. Assembling historians, local experts and musicians the weekend programme offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore theContinue reading “1798; Enniscorthy Longest Day weekend programme”
Cllr Staples demands action on derelict properties
By Dan Walsh Local Fine Gael Cllr Robbie Staples has backed Tánaiste Simon Harris’s call for stronger action on derelict properties, stating that “tackling dereliction is essential if Ireland is to address its housing shortage.” Speaking with WexfordLocal.com, Cllr Staples said; “I fully agree with the Tánaiste. We have derelict and vacant buildings right acrossContinue reading “Cllr Staples demands action on derelict properties”
Death of Courtown author Anna Kinsella
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Anna Kinsella, formerly of Courtown Harbour, who was a respected local historian and best known as the author of The Windswept Shore; A History of the Courtown District first published in 1982. In the introduction to her published work, Anna wrote; “This book was commenced as aContinue reading “Death of Courtown author Anna Kinsella”
Call for anthem ‘As Gaeilge’ in all schools
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Cllr John O’Rourke speaking at Tuesday’s meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre, wants to hear “our own anthem in our own language. Cllr O’Rourke submitted a motion to the meeting and introducing it before Cathaoirleach Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy andContinue reading “Call for anthem ‘As Gaeilge’ in all schools”
Wexford Council secures €70m for new homes delivery
By Dan Walsh The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, today announced funding for key infrastructure projects under the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIIF) Call 1. Five major infrastructure projects across Wexford are to receive funding under the HIIF. The purpose of the HIIF is to support direct investment in infrastructure required to unlock the development ofContinue reading “Wexford Council secures €70m for new homes delivery”
Boat adrift in dense fog near the Saltees
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI launched Monday afternoon to assist the crew of an 8-metre motorboat with engine failure adrift in fog near the Saltee Islands. The volunteer crew were requested to launch their all-weather Tamar class lifeboat RNLB Killarney by the Irish Coast Guard at 2.43 pm and under Coxswain Aidan Bates and with fiveContinue reading “Boat adrift in dense fog near the Saltees”
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