By Dan WalshThe 2026 New Ross Municipal District Civic Awards were presented at the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, last Thursday night where recipients were warmly celebrated by the district staff. It was a special occasion where the local councillors came together to recognise the extraordinary individuals, groups, and organisations who make the area aContinue reading “New Ross Civic Awards presented”
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Bunclody Church marks 250 years
A large congregation gathered last Sunday at Saint Mary’s Church, Bunclody, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the church’s consecration. The Choral Eucharist was presided over by the Bishop of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory, The Right Reverend Adrian Wilkinson, and he was assisted by The Reverend Canon Trevor Sargent, Rector of Bunclody Union of Parishes.Continue reading “Bunclody Church marks 250 years”
Wexford tribute to actor Gary Lydon
By Dan Walsh Many tributes have been paid to actor Gary Lydon, known for Billy Roche’s plays and films like Calvary, The Guard, and The Banshees of Inisherin, has died aged 61. Speaking on behalf on behalf of Wexford Arts Centre, its Executive Director Elizabeth Whyte said she was deeply shocked and saddened to hearContinue reading “Wexford tribute to actor Gary Lydon”
Burst water main in Wexford Town
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst water main in Wexford Town and restore water to customers affected. The burst is impacting customers in Árd Carman and the surrounding areas. Repairs are expected to be completed by 7pm today (Sunday). Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng has assured customers that everyContinue reading “Burst water main in Wexford Town”
Eoin Staples is Champion Conditional Jockey
By Dan Walsh Duncormick-born rider Eoin Staples, 22, has won the coveted title ‘Champion Conditional Jockey’ and was honoured today (Saturday) at the Punchestown Festival where the 2025-’26 National Hunt season came to an end. Staples, who was stood down following a fall on Thursday which resulted in an arm injury, had three winners toContinue reading “Eoin Staples is Champion Conditional Jockey”
Sailors aided by Arklow and Rosslare lifeboats
By Dan Walsh Arklow and Rosslare Harbour RNLI came to the aid of two sailors in the early hours of Wednesday morning after their 24ft yacht got into difficultly. The crew on the sailing vessel requested assistance after having mechanical failure and losing power 15 miles south of Arklow. Due to the location of theContinue reading “Sailors aided by Arklow and Rosslare lifeboats”
May Day Wexford Lockout commemoration
By Dan Walsh at Wexford town Mayor of Wexford Cllr Garry Laffan laid a wreath at the 1911 Lockout Memorial at The Faythe, Wexford town, on Friday evening marking the conclusion of the prolonged industrial dispute which lasted for six months 1911-’12. Mayor Laffan welcomed everybody with a very special mention for those who hadContinue reading “May Day Wexford Lockout commemoration”
€2.6m for Enniscorthy storm floods
By Dan Walsh Mr. Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, has announced the approval of €6.6m to eight local authorities, to introduce interim flood protection measures, in response to flooding from Storm Chandra, earlier this year. Commenting Minister Moran, who visited communities impacted by Storm Chandra, said: “ForContinue reading “€2.6m for Enniscorthy storm floods”
May festival weekend in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Enniscorthy will host the 11th annual Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival over the May Bank Holiday, officially launched by Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government James Browne TD at Enniscorthy Castle on Tuesday evening. This marked Minister Browne’s fifth time officiating the opening ceremony, during which he expressedContinue reading “May festival weekend in Enniscorthy”
Yacht crew rescued off Carnsore Point
By Dan Walsh At 12:10 pm on Monday, the Rosslare Harbour RNLI lifeboat crew were called by the Coast Guard to an incident two miles northeast of the Fundale Buoy off Carnsore Point. Weather conditions at the time were good with a light wind and good visibility. When the volunteer crew reached the scene theyContinue reading “Yacht crew rescued off Carnsore Point”
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