By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Farmers from all parts of Co. Wexford brought their machinery to Carricklawn today where Wexford County Council held the monthly meeting as they rallied against over regulation and invasive restrictions forced on the everyday lives of farmers and won for support for the Enough Is Enough campaign.Continue reading “Council backs farmers Enough Is Enough campaign”
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Fleadh coming to Wexford for a second year in 2025
By Dan Walsh Wexford town is set to host Fleadh Cheoil na h-Éireann from August 4th-11th this year, but there is an extra cause for celebration as Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee, comprising Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann and Wexford County Council has announced that Wexford has been selected as the host town for the Fleadh Cheoil naContinue reading “Fleadh coming to Wexford for a second year in 2025”
Wexford says NO NO in Referendum
By Dan Walsh In line with the rest of the country voters in the Wexford constituency have rejected the two proposed changes to the Constitution on the ballot papers presented on Friday. The Family Amendment (39th) proposed extending the meaning of family beyond one defined by marriage and to include those based on “durable” relationships.Continue reading “Wexford says NO NO in Referendum”
Kilmore Quay lifeboat in major rescue in Irish Sea
By Dan Walsh RNLI lifeboats from St Davids, Fishguard, Newquay and Kilmore Quay stations launched to a Mayday distress call from a fishing vessel taking on water on Friday. The 24 metre Irish trawler had five crew onboard and was some 21 nautical miles North-West of Strumble Head when HM Coastguard alerted Welsh lifeboats justContinue reading “Kilmore Quay lifeboat in major rescue in Irish Sea”
Jail terms for horrific Enniscorthy dog attack
Two people have been jailed following a dog attack in Enniscorthy which left a nine-year-old boy with serious facial injuries. The incident happened on November 27th 2022 at the Forgelands estate in the Milehouse area of the town. Alejandro Mizsan, who is now aged 11, was attacked by an XL Bully dog while playing onContinue reading “Jail terms for horrific Enniscorthy dog attack”
BBC presenter Nick Sheridan has died
By Dan Walsh Wexford-born BBC Scotland presenter Nick Sheridan has died after a short illness. His death at the age of 32 was announced by the BBC on Thursday morning. BBC Scotland Head of News Gary Smith said Nick had been a “wonderful colleague to those of us who have worked with him”. He added:Continue reading “BBC presenter Nick Sheridan has died”
176 years flying the flag on Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill The annual historic ceremony of raising the Tricolour on Vinegar Hill took place today (Thursday) marking the 176th anniversary of the events of March 7th 1848 at Waterford and Enniscorthy. A public event, there was a welcome to all from Edel Nolan, Staff Officer, Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, whoContinue reading “176 years flying the flag on Vinegar Hill”
€30,000 funding for Courtown Riverchapel
By Dan Walsh Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has announced that Wexford County Council has been awarded €30,000 to complete a Town Centre First Plan for Courtown/Riverchapel. The allocation for work in Courtown/Riverchapel is the first announcement on a suite of supports that will be available to County Wexford under the TownContinue reading “€30,000 funding for Courtown Riverchapel”
Ballycogley tops at Kilmuckridge Drama Festival.
By Dan Walsh Ballycogley Players in the Open section and Kilrush Drama Group in the Confined section are the winners from the 65th Kilmuckridge Drama Festival which concluded its 8-night successful run in the KMH last night (Saturday). It was an exciting result for Ballycogley Players and their play Out of Order and they alsoContinue reading “Ballycogley tops at Kilmuckridge Drama Festival.”
New Chief Executive will soon be appointed
By Dan Walsh A new Chief Executive of Wexford County Council will be appointed later this year when the public appointments service completes a competitive recruitment process. Whilst that process is underway, Eddie Taaffe, Director of Services will serve as Interim Chief Executive at the local authority. With outgoing Chief Executive Tom Enright gone fromContinue reading “New Chief Executive will soon be appointed”
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