By Dan Walsh at Red Books, Wexford Described by his closest friends as their favourite Wexford poet, John Cooney was the guest of honour at a pleasant reception held in Red Books, St. Peter’s Square, Wexford, on Friday night for the launch of his latest publication, One More Bell to Ring. John was humbled byContinue reading “Bell tolls for poet John Cooney”
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Enniscorthy signs Sister Cities Agreement with Blacktown
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District, Cllr John O’Rourke hosted a Civic Reception for a visiting delegation from Blacktown City, a suburb of Sydney Australia, held in Enniscorthy Castle last evening (Friday) where the highlight featured the signing of a ‘Sister Cities Friendship Agreement.’ Cllr O’Rourke extended “a warmContinue reading “Enniscorthy signs Sister Cities Agreement with Blacktown”
Large drugs raid in Co. Wexford
Revenue officers seized approximately 27kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €540.000 in County Wexford on Wednesday. It was part of an intelligence-led operation, but the location in County Wexford has not been disclosed. The seizure was made as a result of a joint operation conducted by Revenue’s Customs Service and theContinue reading “Large drugs raid in Co. Wexford”
Public support growing in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Public support for Gorey Market House, and in particular “keeping it in public ownership” received a strong mandate at the weekend when over 700 people signed a petition calling for urgent action from Wexford County Council to restore activity and safeguard the building for future generations with immediate urgency. The petition wasContinue reading “Public support growing in Gorey”
Tributes paid to Alexander (14).
By Dan Walsh Many tributes have been paid to Alexander (James) Saunders, (14), who sadly passed away in a tragic drowning accident at his home, Cromwellsfort Drive, Wexford town, last Thursday. The alarm was raised, and emergency services were quickly on the scene after the teenager was found “unresponsive” at his home. He was rushedContinue reading “Tributes paid to Alexander (14).”
Water supply issues in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh A major burst to a water main in the Clonard area of Wexford town overnight has caused low water levels at the Coolcotts Reservoir. The areas impacted are Whiterock Hill, Whitemill, Ard Carman, Clonard, Coolcotts, Ferndale and surrounding areas. Uisce Éireann is working with Wexford County Council to restore water supply asContinue reading “Water supply issues in Wexford town”
DO NOT SWIM at Carne Beach
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”
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”
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