By Dan Walsh at Creative Grounds, Enniscorthy A second novel from Mary Cotter titled A Boat for Benny was launched this Saturday afternoon at a pleasant literary event held in Creative Grounds, Irish St., Enniscorthy. Cathy Keane acting as master of ceremonies said she has known the author for many years but was “shocked andContinue reading “Mary Cotter launches her second novel”
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Bright Christmas beckons for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Enniscorthy’s famous Market Square was a blaze of colour, character and excitement and packed to capacity this evening for the traditional switching on of the Christmas Lights. Santa Claus with a little assistance from Mrs Claus flicked the magic switch and the town was illuminated. A parade comprised of elves,Continue reading “Bright Christmas beckons for Enniscorthy”
6th Askamore Art Exhibition runs until Sunday
By Dan Walsh at Askamore Community Centre Hall The 6th annual Askamore Art Exhibition was launched in Askamore Community Centre Hall tonight (Wednesday) by well-known actor and writer, Philip Judge. It is the biggest Askamore Art Exhibition ever with 41 artists exhibiting 137 pieces of vibrant and original works. An accomplished actor with many rolesContinue reading “6th Askamore Art Exhibition runs until Sunday”
Alcohol seized at Rosslare Europort
Revenue Officers have seized almost 26,400 litres of alcohol, with an estimated value of €109,458, at Rosslare Europort. The seizure comprised of 25,812 litres of beer, 472.5 litres of wine and a small quantity of spirits, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €52,000. The consignment of beer arrived in an accompaniedContinue reading “Alcohol seized at Rosslare Europort”
Wexford hotel sold for €21m
By Dan Walsh Dalata Hotel Group, the largest hotel operator in Ireland, has agreed a deal to sell the Clayton Whites Hotel in Wexford town to Neville Hotels for €21 million. Neville Hotels is owned by local Wexford man Seamus Neville and the group’s portfolio includes the Ravenport Hotel in Wexford, Druids Glen in WicklowContinue reading “Wexford hotel sold for €21m”
‘Unlikely’ Christmas car park on new site
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Although the old Murphy Flood’s site at Main Street, Irish Street and Barrack Street has been cleared it is “highly unlikely” that it will serve as a car park this Christmas according to information brought to the table at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District CouncilContinue reading “‘Unlikely’ Christmas car park on new site”
Major water supply issues in Gorey
By Dan Walsh in Gorey In a statement to WexfordLocal.com this evening Uisce Éireann says it is working to restore water supply to homes and businesses following operational issues at the Gorey Town Water Supply. As a result, water supply to the Gorey Urban Water Supply Zone, Gorey Town (Gorey Irish Street and Gorey North) andContinue reading “Major water supply issues in Gorey”
10 candidates for 3 seats in Wicklow-Wexford constituency
By Dan Walsh The General Election takes place on Friday, November 29th with polling stations open from 7am to 10pm in the new 3-seat Wicklow-Wexford constituency. The following 10 candidates have been nominated to stand in the new Wicklow-Wexford constituency. ANN WALSH Green Party/Comhaontas Glas, a psychologist from Castletown, Inch. PEIR LEONARD Non-Party, a CountyContinue reading “10 candidates for 3 seats in Wicklow-Wexford constituency”
15 candidates for 4 seats in Wexford constituency
By Dan Walsh The General Election takes place on Friday, November 29th with polling stations open from 7am to 10pm in the new 4-seat Wexford constituency. The following 15 candidates have been nominated to stand in the Wexford constituency. STEPHEN POWER The Irish People, a painter from Wolfe Tone Villas, Wexford. VERONA MURPHY Non-Party, aContinue reading “15 candidates for 4 seats in Wexford constituency”
Wexford man (34) found dead on Lanzarote beach
By Dan Walsh A 34-years-old Wexford man, Steven ‘Wally’ Wallace from Cleariestown has been found dead at the Playa Chica beach in Lanzarote at around 7.30am on Tuesday, November 5th. Local police are investigating, and it is understood that they are not treating his death as suspicious. It is understood that Mr Wallace was comingContinue reading “Wexford man (34) found dead on Lanzarote beach”
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