By Dan Walsh at Barntown Community Centre The 10th annual Wexford Walking Festival was officially launched by Mayor of Wexford, Cllr George Lawlor, at a pleasant function in Barntown Community Centre earlier this evening following a guided 6km walk to Carrigfoyle Lake on Forth Mountain. Mayor Lawlor was in a most poetic mood and welcomedContinue reading “Wexford’s beauty is its Walking Festival”
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Sod turned at Enniscorthy Activity Garden
By Dan Walsh at St. John’s Community Hospital Campus At a special ceremony today, the sod was turned on the Activity Garden at St. John’s Community Hospital Campus, Enniscorthy. When completed the Garden will be a multi-functional space for gathering, health and social activities in the heart of the hospital. Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach EnniscorthyContinue reading “Sod turned at Enniscorthy Activity Garden”
A VAT rate “to avoid a tsunami of restaurant closures this winter”
By Dan Walsh Ahead of next Tuesday’s Budget 2025, former hotelier and Fine Gael General Election candidate in the new South Wicklow-North Wexford constituency, Brian Brennan has proposed a scaled VAT rate for cafés and restaurants relating to turnover, with businesses with less than €1.5m turnover receiving a VAT rate of 6 per cent, andContinue reading “A VAT rate “to avoid a tsunami of restaurant closures this winter””
19th century Enniscorthy walls come tumbling down!
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The biggest sideshow in Enniscorthy today was the demolition of the former Irish Street Stores, a 19th century landmark purchased by Wexford County Council in 2023 and earmarked for development as part of the “old Murphy Flood’s site” which has been derelict since it was destroyed by fire in 2005.Continue reading “19th century Enniscorthy walls come tumbling down!”
Phase 1 of housing project opens at Whiterock Hill
By Dan Walsh Minister of State at the Department of Justice, James Browne, T.D. was in Wexford town to perform the official opening of the first phase of a new social housing project at Whiterock Hill named Ard na Gaoithe. The Minister was accompanied by the Cllr. Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Mr.Continue reading “Phase 1 of housing project opens at Whiterock Hill”
Night vigil for the relics of St Bernadette
By Dan Walsh at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy The relics of St Bernadette have journeyed on pilgrimage to Ireland for the very first time, visiting every diocese in the country. They have arrived at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, this afternoon where large numbers have already gathered for the special 24-hour stay including an all-night vigil.Continue reading “Night vigil for the relics of St Bernadette”
‘The Shadow’ series trilogy launched at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy Local actor Fintan Kelly has launched the latest work; The Shadow of the Pike; by renowned local author Maria Nolan at a well-attended morning ceremony at The Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, today (Saturday). Coffee and scones were amongst the refreshment delights. Mr Kelly said; “I am honouredContinue reading “‘The Shadow’ series trilogy launched at Enniscorthy”
2-day Enniscorthy Arts and Culture Festival
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Sharing the Culture Night platform at Enniscorthy Castle last night, ‘Forbidden Bonds’, a new film by the Wexford Film Workshop and Enniscorthy Re-Enactors was screened and marked the opening of the first Enniscorthy Arts and Culture Festival formed out of the demise of Enniscorthy Drama Group and, hopefully, itContinue reading “2-day Enniscorthy Arts and Culture Festival”
Enniscorthy celebrates Culture Night in style
By Dan Walsh Several events took in Enniscorthy today to mark Culture Night, the annual celebration of culture, creativity and the arts. Weather conditions were favourable and large crowds turned out at all venues. Four brilliant events around the town were supported by Creative Places. Fifteen countries’ flags adorned the perimeter fence at Enniscorthy CommunityContinue reading “Enniscorthy celebrates Culture Night in style”
Four men before Gorey Court on drugs charges
Report by Conor Hunt RTÉ News Four men have appeared before Gorey District Court today charged in connection with the discovery of €7 million worth of drugs in the southeast of the country. The men, aged in their 30, 40s and 50s, were arrested on Monday following the seizure of 100kg of cocaine. The operationContinue reading “Four men before Gorey Court on drugs charges”
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