By Dan Walsh Sadie Harpur, the Wexford-based author of the highly-praised book The Hidden World of a Foster-Girl, has been elected to the board of the Irish Foster Care Association. Sadie herself has expressed her pleasure at receiving such an honour as it gives her the opportunity to use her experience as both a foster-child andContinue reading “Gorey author joins foster care association”
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Support Local as New Ross celebrates Christmas
By Dan Walsh New Ross Municipal District kicked into seasonal mode with the traditional Santa and Christmas Lights ‘Switch-On’ event last Saturday at 4pm. ‘Shop Local, Support Local’, the main theme of this Christmas period in New Ross. The Cathaoirleach, Cllr John Dwyer, was joined by his fellow Cllrs of New Ross Municipal District, andContinue reading “Support Local as New Ross celebrates Christmas”
€220m Rosslare Europort Hub to create 2,000 jobs for the region
By Dan Walsh Iarnród Éireann, Port Authority for Rosslare Europort, has confirmed its intent to lodge a planning application for the development of the Rosslare Offshore Renewable Energy Hub (Rosslare ORE Hub), a landmark new facility designed to support Ireland’s growing offshore wind industry. The plans, which will be submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála nextContinue reading “€220m Rosslare Europort Hub to create 2,000 jobs for the region”
Man (30’s) dies in Barntown road crash
By Dan Walsh A motorcyclist in his 30s has died following a road crash this morning. The single-vehicle incident happened on the R738 at Growtown Upper, Barntown, near Wexford town, at 6.20am. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene and the coroner has been notified. The road is closed for a technical examination andContinue reading “Man (30’s) dies in Barntown road crash”
Seán’s new book takes an Enniscorthy ramble through time
By Dan Walsh at Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy A new publication called The Lost and the Loved; A ramble through time, Enniscorthy 1963-2025 by Seán Whelan was officially launched before an overflowing attendance in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, earlier tonight. The launch was postponed for two weeks because of severe weather, but it finallyContinue reading “Seán’s new book takes an Enniscorthy ramble through time”
Christmas lights up Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Enniscorthy’s Market Square was thronged with family groups this evening for the annual Christmas lights switch-on ceremony in the town. The magic switch was pushed by Santa Claus, who was accompanied by Mrs Claus. The attendance included Minister for Housing, local Government and Heritage James Browne TD, Senator Cathal Byrne,Continue reading “Christmas lights up Enniscorthy”
145,980 cigarettes seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue Officers in Rosslare Europort seized 145,980 cigarettes. The cigarettes, branded L&M Blue Label, Marlboro, and Parliament, have a retail value of over €131,710 representing a potential loss to the exchequer of more than €104,120. The cigarettes were discovered when, as a result of routine profiling, an accompanied freight unit that hadContinue reading “145,980 cigarettes seized at Rosslare Europort”
Water supply issues in parts of Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore water supply to customers in parts of Wexford Town this morning (Sunday), following an operational issue at Newtown Water Treatment Plant. As a result, customers in Whitemill, Townparks, Ard Charman, Barntown, Clonard, Taghmon, and surrounding areas of Wexford Town may experience a supply disruption overContinue reading “Water supply issues in parts of Wexford town”
Gorey shines with festive Christmas lights
By Dan Walsh in Gorey Christmas is officially launched in North Wexford. The Big Christmas Switch-On illuminated Gorey last evening with an estimated 10,000 packing Main Steet for the seasonal family event with a guest appearance by Santa Claus ably assisted by Mrs Claus. Some said it was the largest crowd ever seen at aContinue reading “Gorey shines with festive Christmas lights”
€700,000 for Our Lady’s Island lake project
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD visited Our Lady’s Island this morning where he announced €700,000 in funding to support Wexford County Council’s coordinating role in restoring the ecological condition of the lake. Minister Browne was joined by the Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan TD,Continue reading “€700,000 for Our Lady’s Island lake project”
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