By Dan Walsh UPDATE; A “Do Not Swim” notice posted at Duncannon Beach on Monday was lifted today (Thursday). The latest sampling conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the Beach. Following consultation with the HSE and EPA, it is necessary to issueContinue reading “Duncannon ‘Do Not Swim’ notice is lifted”
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Cllr Sullivan claims social housing policies “not fit for purpose”
By Dan Walsh Gorey Kilmuckridge Independent Cllr Joe Sullivan has raised concerns following a recently published report stating that people on HAP (Housing Assistance Payment) cannot compete with other renters in the private rental sector. “This along with Income Threshold Limits for people applying to go on the social housing lists are two issues thatContinue reading “Cllr Sullivan claims social housing policies “not fit for purpose””
Touring anti-nuclear exhibition
By Dan Walsh Wexford Arts Centre, in partnership with Ormston House, presents Memory of a Free Festival. Brendan Howlin, Chairperson of Wexford Arts Centre, officially opened the exhibition yesterday (Saturday). Memory of a Free Festival is a touring exhibition. Conceived by Ormston House, it reflects on the Carnsore Point anti-nuclear festivals held in Wexford fromContinue reading “Touring anti-nuclear exhibition”
Senseless vandalism at ancient burial ground
By Dan Walsh Wexford Gardaí are seeking assistance with their investigation into damage to several headstones and a stone wall at Monachán Graveyard in Taghmon between 20 April and 27 July 2026. The vandalism of at least 15 graves in the centuries-old cemetery has attracted national media coverage. At some point in recent weeks, vandalsContinue reading “Senseless vandalism at ancient burial ground”
Wexford hosts 1926 Census exhibition
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Headquarters The Story of Us, a touring exhibition exploring the 1926 Census, was officially opened to the public last night by Wexford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Lisa McDonald at a ceremony in the council’s Carricklawn headquarters. Cllr McDonald noted that only a century—about four generations—has passed since theContinue reading “Wexford hosts 1926 Census exhibition”
Tragedy during Taghmon ladies’ football final
By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to 16-year-old Aoibheann Clarke, who died after collapsing during a ladies’ football final in Taghmon last evening. Aoibheann was playing for Taghmon Camross GAA, LGFA and Camogie club in the Girls Minor Division 6 Shield final in Taghmon. The game had entered injury time when she collapsed onContinue reading “Tragedy during Taghmon ladies’ football final”
It’s Gap Arts Festival weekend
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Library The 16th annual Gap Arts Festival at Ballythomas, Gorey, runs from Thursday to Saturday, August 6th to 8th inclusive and this year’s extensive programme of events was officially launched by Cllr Mary Farrell, Cathaoirleach Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council at a ceremony in Gorey Library. The official opening isContinue reading “It’s Gap Arts Festival weekend”
Appeal for witnesses to Castlebridge crash
By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Wexford are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian at Castlebridge shortly before midnight on Saturday. The collision occurred at approximately 11.51pm on the R741, near Keating Insulation outside Castlebridge village. The pedestrian, in his 20’s was taken to Wexford General Hospital forContinue reading “Appeal for witnesses to Castlebridge crash”
Enniscorthy star leaves TV show
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy native Lystus Ebosele, 24, joined the popular BBC television programme Gladiators as Cyclone in January 2025 but will not return for the 2026 series. The Sun reports exclusively that she will not appear in the upcoming fourth series, while she maintains that she quit before BBC bosses could axe her. “IContinue reading “Enniscorthy star leaves TV show”
Smile!; your town’s CCTV is watching
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting At the July monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy with Cathaoirleach Cllr Pat Kehoe in the chair it was announced that “the Enniscorthy CCTV System is now officially live and operational.” The new system, comprising of 22Continue reading “Smile!; your town’s CCTV is watching”
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