By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The traditional Easter Rising 1916 commemoration organised by Enniscorthy Municipal District Council was held this morning. Cathaoirleach Cllr Aidan Browne laid a wreath on the steps of the 1798 memorial in Market Square. Cllr Browne said it was “an honour and a privilege to welcome all to the wreath layingContinue reading “1916 remembered at wreath laying ceremony”
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Courtown weekend vandalism reported
By Dan Walsh at Courtown The Gardaí in Gorey are investigating a fire that resulted in the destruction of newly installed picnic seating and tables at Burrow Road in Courtown on Saturday night. The bench had been placed there only last Monday. The cost of replacement is €870. The Gardaí reported that a considerable quantityContinue reading “Courtown weekend vandalism reported”
Oulart remembers 1916 volunteers
By Dan Walsh at Oulart This morning, the 4th annual Easter Commemoration at the Mise Éire monument in Oulart village honoured local volunteers from the 1916 Rising, with a good turnout and pleasant conditions. Chris Furlong from Kilnamanagh, chairman of the Oulart Hill Walking Hub organising committee, acknowledged all attendees and participants. Thirty-five names ofContinue reading “Oulart remembers 1916 volunteers”
Kilmore Lifeboat in search for missing man
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay Lifeboat crew joined with lifeboats from Dunmore East and Ballycotton, Coast Guard helicopters R117 and R116 and a UK fixed wing aircraft in a major search for a missing man. The incident occurred 16 nautical miles south of Dunmore East, in the Irish Sea. A 999 call was received lastContinue reading “Kilmore Lifeboat in search for missing man”
Eddie represents Bree Macra at Mr Personality Festival
By Dan Walsh Bree Macra is preparing for a trip to Kilkenny to support Eddie Casey, who will represent Wexford in the Mr. Personality Festival next weekend, April 25th and 26th. Eddie will compete against 23 other young men from across the country, each striving to earn the title of Mr. Personality 2025. Eddie joinedContinue reading “Eddie represents Bree Macra at Mr Personality Festival”
New Ross Post Office moves to SuperValu
By Dan Walsh The New Ross Post Office on Charles Street will close before the June Bank Holiday weekend and re-open in SuperValu. This decision is unpopular with the local community. Independent Cllr Michael Sheehan is requesting An Post to delay the relocation of the Postmaster and to reconsider closing New Ross Post Office. “ItContinue reading “New Ross Post Office moves to SuperValu”
Colin Bowe has an historic treble
By Dan Walsh The point-to-point statisticians and historians will be scratching their heads tonight following amazing returns from Ballyknock, Co. Cork, where Colin Bowe saddled the winner and runner-up with the same riders up in three different races! What a way to achieve a midweek treble. Barry O’Neill rode the three winners and Bertie FinnContinue reading “Colin Bowe has an historic treble”
Mountain View estate in Bunclody
By Dan Walsh in Bunclody The Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen, renamed a housing estate in Bunclody to Mountain View ‘Radharc an tSléibhe’ today. The estate is home to four generations of families. “This naming ceremony has come about because of the great work within the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee whichContinue reading “Mountain View estate in Bunclody”
Plans for the Templeshannon Hub and Link
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal Council District meeting The early plans for the Templeshannon Regeneration Project that will cost more than €5 million at completion was unveiled at Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre. David Whitty, Executive Engineer at the Special Projects OfficeContinue reading “Plans for the Templeshannon Hub and Link”
Search from Arklow to Courtown by air and sea
By Dan Walsh The Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard Unit is presently engaged in an ongoing search operation for a missing individual. Comprehensive shoreline and sea searches have been conducted, with two searches performed on Monday morning and evening. Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard, helicopters Rescue 116 and 117, and RNLI lifeboats are participating in the search. “We haveContinue reading “Search from Arklow to Courtown by air and sea”
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