By Dan Walsh The 33rd Blackstairs Blues Festival brings a musical atmosphere to Enniscorthy this weekend kicking off at 6.30pm on Friday with Garry Cogdell (USA) and Dermot Byrne playing at Stamps in Market Square. Free sessions will then take place in Dawsons, Rackards, Treacy’s Hotel, Holohans, The Antique Tavern, Riverside Park Hotel, the IFAContinue reading “Enniscorthy Blackstairs Blues weekend”
Category Archives: BREAKING NEWS
UPDATE; Clonroche water restrictions remain
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Night time restrictions will remain in place tonight for the community of Clonroche and surrounding areas from 11pm until 7am tomorrow morning, Saturday, September 12th. Although treated water reservoirs are recovering, a further night of restricted supply is required to protect daytime supply for customers over the weekend. Padraig Lyng ofContinue reading “UPDATE; Clonroche water restrictions remain”
John championed music, culture and tourism
By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to John Murphy of Colfer’s Pub, Carrig-on-Bannow, an internationally renowned musician and lifelong champion of culture and tradition, who has sadly passed away. John was best known to many as the organiser of the annual Phil Murphy Weekend, launched in July 1992, which brought leading traditional musicians toContinue reading “John championed music, culture and tourism”
Enniscorthy hosts annual IUNVA ceremony
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The Irish United Nations Veterans Association (IUNVA) held its annual commemoration at the UN Peace Memorial in Enniscorthy’s Orchard Peace Park on Sunday. Cllr Pat Kehoe, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, said he was honoured to attend the ceremony for the first time and pay tribute to those whoContinue reading “Enniscorthy hosts annual IUNVA ceremony”
Sunday water outage in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh A major burst on the town’s water main yesterday evening has disrupted supplies across Wexford town this morning. The burst reduced overnight reservoir levels, so homes and businesses in Wexford town and nearby areas may experience outages or low water pressure throughout Sunday. To help support customers while repairs continue, alternative waterContinue reading “Sunday water outage in Wexford town”
Diocese mourns Fr. Oliver Sweeney
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of Very Rev. Oliver Sweeney, former parish priest of Templetown/Poulfur. He was aged 76. Born in 1950 at Wilkinstown, Glynn, he attended Glynn National School, St. Peter’s College Secondary and St. Peter’s Seminary, Wexford. He was ordained at Glynn Parish Church on December 8th, 1975. Fr. SweeneyContinue reading “Diocese mourns Fr. Oliver Sweeney”
€9m Gorey Market House project gets under way
By Dan Walsh in Gorey Housing, Local Government and Heritage Minister James Browne TD visited Gorey today to turn the sod and officially launch the €9 million Gorey Market House Regeneration Project. He described the occasion as “a red-letter day for Gorey.” Minister Browne said; “Preserving our heritage is so crucial and we are soContinue reading “€9m Gorey Market House project gets under way”
Cllr Sheehan joins Independent Ireland
By Dan Walsh A former Fianna Fáil Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council has joined the Independent Ireland Party, increasing the fledgling party’s nationwide local government representation to 26 councillors. Michael Sheehan served as a Fianna Fáil Councillor for New Ross from 1999 to 2024, before leaving the party prior to the 2024 General Election. TheContinue reading “Cllr Sheehan joins Independent Ireland”
Gorey stages Rás na mBan on Thursday
By Dan Walsh Rás na mBan, Ireland’s premier international women’s cycle race, returns to County Wexford for the third year in a row as it marks its 20th edition. Stage two of the 2026 event will take place on Thursday, featuring a new twist on a familiar route. Riders will set out from Gorey, takingContinue reading “Gorey stages Rás na mBan on Thursday”
New Eoghan Rua Finn play at Wexford Arts Centre
By Dan Walsh Four Rivers presents Jenny Instead, a new play by Wexford playwright, poet and screenwriter Eoghan Rua Finn, at Wexford Arts Centre this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Eoghan Rua Finn will be known to Four Rivers audiences for his Civil War drama, Amongst Men which was staged by the company in 2023. JennyContinue reading “New Eoghan Rua Finn play at Wexford Arts Centre”
