By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is advising that ‘Do Not Swim’ notices have been issued for Carne Beach after testing conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality showed elevated levels for E. Coli and Intestinal enterococci bacteria. Following consultation with the HSE, ‘Do Not Swim’ warning notices are issuedContinue reading “DO NOT SWIM at Carne Beach”
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Lay ministry training plans for Diocese of Ferns
By Dan Walsh A decline in vocations, reduced numbers and the ageing profile of serving clergy is at crisis point in the Diocese of Ferns and an invitation by Pope Francis and the expressed wishes of the people of the diocese is inviting women and men to participate in new lay ministry roles in theContinue reading “Lay ministry training plans for Diocese of Ferns”
Mystery ‘secret room’ discovered at Johnstown Castle
By Dan Walsh at Johnstown Castle A secret room in the 800-year-old gothic-revival Johnstown Castle, near Wexford town, has been discovered during conservation works and the story is generating massive public interest. As restoration works continue the Castle and gardens through 2023 a brand-new discovery was made on Sunday, August 13th by a carpenter whoContinue reading “Mystery ‘secret room’ discovered at Johnstown Castle”
Successful sea rescue off Ballyhealy Beach
By Dan Walsh A concerned member of the public made a call to the Irish Coast Guard on Saturday afternoon after three people on a 3-metre RIB were noticed anchored approximately 100 metres off Ballyhealy Beach and Kilmore RNLI Lifeboat was launched immediately. The weather was sunny but with a strong south westerly breeze blowingContinue reading “Successful sea rescue off Ballyhealy Beach”
Enniscorthy wishes the Roses well
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Enniscorthy’s Market Square opened its friendliness for music, luscious red strawberries, and a warm welcome on the final day of the Wexford Rose Tour today (Sunday) and it was a festive occasion to match many of the memorable times in the town centre. Thirty-two Irish and international Roses were madeContinue reading “Enniscorthy wishes the Roses well”
From the foothills to the sea
By Dan Walsh at Castletown One of the highlights of yesterday’s (Saturday) Castletown River & Nature Festival was the launch of a detailed local publication The Ahare River from Croghan to Castletown; Water, Wildlife, People and Place, which is destined to serve as a local encyclopedia of knowledge and awareness in the North Wexford community.Continue reading “From the foothills to the sea”
Death of Enniscorthy businessman
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of well-known Enniscorthy businessman, Pat Casey, (69), 20, Slaney Street, who was also a great community activist and was a founder member and former chairman of Slaney Search and Rescue. Mr. Casey worked for the family business, MF Casey Jewellers, set up by his late parents, Maurice andContinue reading “Death of Enniscorthy businessman”
Wexford racing concerns on Minister’s desk
By Dan Walsh Over 40 horse trainers and point-to-point handlers currently operating in Co. Wexford are calling on Wexford-based Minister for State at the Department of Justice with responsibility for law reform, James Browne TD, expressing concerns around the future broadcasting of Irish race meetings and the gambling advertising watershed ban which is proposed in theContinue reading “Wexford racing concerns on Minister’s desk”
17th New Ross Piano Festival launch
By Dan Walsh in New Ross An exciting programme has been arranged for the 17th New Ross Piano Festival (September 20-24th) taking place in St. Mary’s Church, New Ross, details of which were announced by Artistic Director, Finghin Collins, at a special launch on board the Dunbrody Famine Ship on New Ross quayside last eveningContinue reading “17th New Ross Piano Festival launch”
Gorey Town and District Park opens
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Town and District Park After many years of planning and controversy and delays mainly due to Covid 19, the magnificent community facilities at Gorey Town and District Park were officially opened today (Saturday) and in pleasant weather conditions large numbers, mostly family groups, were taking full advantage of Gorey’s latestContinue reading “Gorey Town and District Park opens”
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