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”
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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”
Two hiding in a truck at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Gardaí in the Wexford / Wicklow Division have commenced an investigation following the discovery of two people hiding in a truck at Rosslare Europort. Gardaí, along with Customs and Revenue, located the two males during an immigration check shortly after 8am this morning (Friday) They are currently being assessed by medical personnel.Continue reading “Two hiding in a truck at Rosslare Europort”
€80,000 for new lift at 1798 Centre
By Dan Walsh The Board and Management of the National 1798 Rebellion Centre in Enniscorthy today announced that over €80,000 has been awarded by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, TD, and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Jerry Buttimer, TD, through the DAFContinue reading “€80,000 for new lift at 1798 Centre”
Stop the lights at Gorey Bridge
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting Plans to replace the temporary traffic lights on Arklow Road at the Ballytegan Road junction and before the railway bridge with a permanent set of traffic lights were discussed at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of the Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council. Cllr Joe Sullivan raisedContinue reading “Stop the lights at Gorey Bridge”
Burst water main in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are currently working to repair a burst water main which has constricted flow to the Creagh Water Treatment Plant in Gorey. The burst is affecting water supply to Uisce Éireann customers in Gorey and the surrounding areas. Crews are on site and are working to repair the burst. ItContinue reading “Burst water main in Gorey “
Substantial losses at Enniscorthy Car Park
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Car parking has always been a contentious issue in Enniscorthy town, however, figures released recently show that the car park at Mill Yard Lane, also known locally as the Clinic Car Park has been operating at a substantial loss to Wexford County Council. The matter had beenContinue reading “Substantial losses at Enniscorthy Car Park”
Woman (20s) dies in road crash
By Dan Walsh A female pedestrian in her 20s has died following a road traffic collision at Curragraigue, Ballindaggin, yesterday (Saturday) afternoon. Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of the collision involving a car and pedestrian, which occurred on the R702 Kiltealy-Enniscorthy road at approximately 3pm. The pedestrian, aged in her late 20s was removed from theContinue reading “Woman (20s) dies in road crash”
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