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”
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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”
Gorey family farm focus on water quality
By Dan Walsh At a visit on the family farm of Cheryl and Alan Poole, near Gorey, a practical focus on maintaining and enhancing water quality was highlighted as part of Tirlán’s Farming for Water: River Slaney Project aimed at improving the catchment running through Ireland’s south-east. The programme is part of Ireland’s overall Farming for Water EIP andContinue reading “Gorey family farm focus on water quality “
Warden’s job is ‘history’ at Enniscorthy school?
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council monthly meeting Following the retirement of a school warden recently comes the news that Wexford County Council will “not be replacing the school warden” at St. Aidan’s Primary School on Nunnery Road, Enniscorthy, which is claimed to be one of the largest schools of its kind inContinue reading “Warden’s job is ‘history’ at Enniscorthy school?”
€7m cocaine discovered on a Kilmuckridge farm
By Dan Walsh Gardai from the National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau have arrested five people in a major intelligence surveillance operation that was carried out at a remote farmhouse in the Kilmuckridge district of Co. Wexford last night. During the search over 100kg of cocaine, estimated to be worth over €7 million, concealed inContinue reading “€7m cocaine discovered on a Kilmuckridge farm”
Wexford Disabled Persons launch at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh The Independent Living Movement Ireland (ILMI) is thrilled to announce the official launch of the Wexford Disabled Persons Organisation (DPO), taking place tomorrow, Wednesday, from 12-2pm at the Seamus Rafter Suite in Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy. The launch event marks a significant milestone in the ongoing work of the VOICE project,Continue reading “Wexford Disabled Persons launch at Enniscorthy”
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