By Dan Walsh Over two centuries since a Mr Carroll of Wexford bequeathed £1,600 to Bishop Patrick Ryan (1768-1819) that enabled him to a secure a foundation for the Presentation Nuns in 1818, the sisters are leaving Wexford town. It is an historic moment that marks the end of a long chapter that began withContinue reading “Presentation Sisters leaving Wexford town”
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Deputy Kehoe welcomes Budget 2024
By Dan Walsh Wexford Deputy Paul Kehoe has said that Fine Gael is tackling the cost-of-living challenges by cutting taxes and helping those most in need and added that Fine Gael is committed to putting more money in people’s pockets in Budget 2024 by cutting tax and the USC (Universal Social Charge), Deputy Kehoe toldContinue reading “Deputy Kehoe welcomes Budget 2024”
€30m new access road to Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting An Bord Pleanala has granted Wexford County Council planning permission for the long-awaited port access road at Rosslare Harbour. The €30 million investment was welcomed at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held at Carricklawn, Wexford. Cllr Ger Carthy told WexfordLocal.com; “The new €30 million TIIContinue reading “€30m new access road to Rosslare Europort”
Gambling Regulation Bill threat to Irish racing media rights
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Minister James Browne is under attack from Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) after he criticised its decision to sanction a €47 million media rights deal for Irish racing. The lucrative deal with Racecourse Media Group and Sports Information Services was confirmed in May, with five of the country’s 26 tracks belatedly signingContinue reading “Gambling Regulation Bill threat to Irish racing media rights”
Blackwater wins Tidy Towns again!
By Dan Walsh Blackwater were the County Wexford winners followed by Wexford and Duncormick, gold medals for Blackwater and Wexford, a silver medal for Enniscorthy, bronze medals for New Ross and Gorey and Bree secured an Endeavour Award at the Supervalu Tidy Towns Awards announced at a ceremony in Croke Park, Dublin, today. Blackwater haveContinue reading “Blackwater wins Tidy Towns again!”
Howlin bids farewell to the Dáil
By Dan Walsh Long serving Wexford TD of 36 years Brendan Howlin has announced that he will not be contesting the next General Election. A school teacher from Wexford town, the popular Labour Party deputy has represented Wexford in Dáil Éireann since 1987. In a statement issued this morning, Deputy Howlin said; “It has beenContinue reading “Howlin bids farewell to the Dáil”
Boy (14) injured in Ferns road collision
By Dan Walsh A 14 year’s old boy is in Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin tonight following a road traffic collision at Ballylough on the R772 road between Scarawalsh and Ferns which occurred shortly before 2pm today (Tuesday). It is reported locally that the boy, who is from the immediate area, had dismounted fromContinue reading “Boy (14) injured in Ferns road collision”
Boolavogue welcomes new Heritage Garden
By Dan Walsh at Boolavogue Minister James Browne officially opened the Boolavogue Digital Innovation Hub Community Centre and Heritage Garden on Sunday deputising for Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, who apologised for not being able to attend but conveyed her congratulations and compliments to the committee and community on the completion ofContinue reading “Boolavogue welcomes new Heritage Garden”
The Croppy Boy remembered with pike and song
At Geneva Barracks that young man diedAnd at Passage they have his body laidGood people who live in peace and joyBreathe a prayer, shed a tear for the Croppy Boy. By Dan Walsh who attended ‘By Hooke or by Crooke’ Inspired by a stirring ballad, organised with passion and pride, and held in atrocious weatherContinue reading “The Croppy Boy remembered with pike and song”
Trawler stuck on Blackwater sandbank
By Dan Walsh A fishing trawler grounded off the east coast of Blackwater since last Sunday remains stuck on a sandbank with poor weather conditions hampering the authorities from boarding and conducting a search. Gardaí have confirmed that it will be treated as a crime scene. It will also be searched, but at this stageContinue reading “Trawler stuck on Blackwater sandbank”
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