By Dan Walsh A large portion of the signage on the roof at the entrance of the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy has come crashing to the ground. The unprecedented incident happened last week ahead of the busy Easter period at the Centre, however, the soothing news is that the Centre continues to welcomeContinue reading “Sign fell down at 1798 Centre”
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Good Friday news for Enniscorthy heritage
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is to receive €287,864 in funding as part of the Historic Towns Initiative, which is a joint initiative between the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Heritage Council. The funding will help tackle vacancy, provide jobs through heritage-led regeneration, and will support traditional building skills. The Enniscorthy fundingContinue reading “Good Friday news for Enniscorthy heritage”
Gorey school awarded LGBTQ+ Quality Mark
By Dan Walsh Creagh College, Gorey, has received the Belong To LGBTQ+ Quality Mark, recognising its work over an 18-month period to create safe, welcoming and inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ young people, at a ceremony in The Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. Creagh College was among 39 post‑primary schools and Youthreach centres from across Ireland recognised atContinue reading “Gorey school awarded LGBTQ+ Quality Mark”
John Busher Exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Enniscorthy-born artist John Busher presents Fallow Bridge, a new commission and site-specific installation supported by Wexford County Council (Commemoration Award 2025) in Enniscorthy Castle. A series of sculptures was created in response to the destruction of infrastructure during the War of Independence and Civil War in a local context,Continue reading “John Busher Exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle”
Motorcyclist seriously injured near Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision around 4pm yesterday (Tuesday) involving a van and a motorcycle at Fairfield on the Enniscorthy to Monart road. The motorcyclist (an adult male in his late teens) was brought by air ambulance to Cork University Hospital, where he is beingContinue reading “Motorcyclist seriously injured near Enniscorthy”
Pay parking coming to Ferns?
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District monthly meeting Just when motoring costs have skyrocketed at the fuel pumps and insurance costs have soared, there are calls for the introduction of pay parking on the Main Street in Ferns. Conscious that today (Wednesday) is April 1st, I wish to clarify that the matter was raisedContinue reading “Pay parking coming to Ferns?”
Duncormick teenager safe and well
UPDATE; Abbie Reid has been found safe and well. No further action is required. Thanks to the media and the public for their help. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Abbie Reid (15), who is reported missing from Duncormick, Co. Wexford since Sunday 29th March 2026. Abbie was last seenContinue reading “Duncormick teenager safe and well”
Council row may cost Enniscorthy €9m!
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting At last Tuesday’s Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting, elected members clashed with officials over the exclusion of the Templeshannon Regeneration Project from Wexford County Council’s funding application to the new Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund. Cathaoirleach Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy and all her colleagues strongly criticisedContinue reading “Council row may cost Enniscorthy €9m!”
Gorey man found safe and well
UPDATE; Sunday, March 29th; Rajath Kashyap has been found safe and well. No further action is required. An Garda Siochana thanks the media and public for their help. Gardaí are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating Rajath Kashyap, (31 Years), who is reported missing from his home in Gorey, Co. Wexford, since Saturday 28thContinue reading “Gorey man found safe and well”
New footpath halts at river crossing
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Council meeting The footpath from Gorey to Courtown has finally reached Ballinatray Bridge, and the Council discussed how to cross the Ounavarra river at last Tuesday’s Gorey Kilmuckridge meeting. Cllr Donal Kenny was in the chair. I will provide an update later in this report, but currently, the CouncilContinue reading “New footpath halts at river crossing”
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