€98,280 to reopen Captain Wafer Hall

By Dan Walsh The Enniscorthy Community Alliance received €98,280 from the Government’s Community Recognition Fund for renovating Captain Wafer Hall at Springvalley in the Templeshannon area of the town. “We are absolutely thrilled and incredibly grateful for this funding from the Community Recognition Fund,” said Billy Murphy, Chairperson of the Enniscorthy Community Alliance. “The CaptainContinue reading “€98,280 to reopen Captain Wafer Hall”

No advertising on the streets?

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Chief Executive Eddie Taaffe warned at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council that unauthorised advertising signs lack insurance cover and public liability would fall on business owners. Cllr Pip Breen was presiding at his final meeting as Cathaoirleach. Mr Taaffe stated that he didn’t understand theContinue reading “No advertising on the streets?”

Cllr Patricia Byrne takes Council seat

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting  Cllr Patricia Byrne was welcomed as the new councillor at Wexford County Council’s meeting today, filling the Fine Gael seat vacated by Cllr Cathal Byrne’s election to Seanad Éireann last February. Cllr Byrne was officially nominated by Cllr Pat Kehoe and seconded by Cllr Bridín Murphy. SheContinue reading “Cllr Patricia Byrne takes Council seat”

Wexford wins two Chamber Awards

By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber have taken home two prestigious awards at this year’s Chambers Ireland Awards ceremony held at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare, on Thursday. The Chamber won the Supporting Business Award for the successful integration of Enniscorthy & District Chamber. And it also won the Digital Campaigns Award for the launch ofContinue reading “Wexford wins two Chamber Awards”

K&K Windows wins top Business Award

By Dan Walsh K&K Windows, Craanford, Gorey, have scooped the top prize at the All-Ireland Business Summit held in Croke Park, being named AIBF All-Ireland Enterprise of the Year 2025. Speaking after the Summit in Croke Park, Fine Gael TD for Wicklow-Wexford, Deputy Brian Brennan had high praise for K&K Windows and the Kenny Family;Continue reading “K&K Windows wins top Business Award”

Former Enniscorthy cinema for sale

Slaney Plaza in Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, is for sale with an asking price of €400,000. The former three-screen cinema was named after the local river and was originally opened in 1998 by Graham Spurling.  The venue closed on March 6, 2011.  Wexford estate agents Sherry FitzGerald O’Leary Kinsella describe the cinema located just a few minutesContinue reading “Former Enniscorthy cinema for sale”

Youth show the way at Vinegar Hill

By Dan Walsh at Vinegar Hill At dusk, a procession featuring art, music, and performance brightened up Vinegar Hill, driven by the creativity of Wexford’s youth. Dozens of dancers and performers contributed to the carnival atmosphere witnessed this evening. The second annual The Night Belongs to Youth event was part of this year’s Cruinniú naContinue reading “Youth show the way at Vinegar Hill”

Eamonn Wall’s hometown poetry is celebrated

By Dan Walsh at Eamonn Wall’s Enniscorthy launch Celebrated Enniscorthy-born poet Eamonn Wall who nowadays lives in St Louis, Missouri, United States, proudly celebrated at The Bailey, Enniscorthy, last night (Thursday), in the company of family and friends at the launch of his latest book of poetry entitled My Aunts at Twilight Poetry. Award-winning actorContinue reading “Eamonn Wall’s hometown poetry is celebrated”

Celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg this weekend

By Dan Walsh at the launch on Vinegar Hill Cruinniú na nÓg, the official day dedicated to creativity for young people, takes place this Saturday, June 7th, featuring more than 50 free events for children and young people taking place across Wexford’s five libraries and the county’s renowned cultural venues, including the National Opera HouseContinue reading “Celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg this weekend”

Fatal shooting at Carlow shopping centre

By Dan Walsh A man died, and a girl was injured following a shooting incident in a supermarket in Carlow town this evening. At 6.15pm, a man reportedly fired several shots at the Tesco supermarket located at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre. When the shots were fired, shoppers and staff sought shelter. According to reports, theContinue reading “Fatal shooting at Carlow shopping centre”