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”
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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”
Woman (60s) drowns in Bannow Bay
By Dan Walsh A woman in her 60’s drowned after getting into difficulty while swimming at a popular spot at Bannow Bay earlier today (Saturday). The incident occurred around 11.30am. The woman was pulled from the water but was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body was taken to University Hospital Waterford where a postContinue reading “Woman (60s) drowns in Bannow Bay”
Enniscorthy in weekend festive mood
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Celebrity chef Kevin Dundon was guest of honour and performed the official opening of the 8th annual Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival at a function held in Enniscorthy Castle last night. There was also a warm welcome for the festival and accolades for the organising committee and sponsors fromContinue reading “Enniscorthy in weekend festive mood”
Traffic map during Gorey Festival
By Dan Walsh Gorey’s Main Street and the centre of town will out of bounds for the weekend as a temporary traffic management plan will be implemented by Wexford County Council with roads closed to vehicular traffic on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to facilitate the Gorey Market House Festival. Main Street (R772) between its junctionContinue reading “Traffic map during Gorey Festival”
Enniscorthy upgrade to sewer network
By Dan Walsh Some good news for Enniscorthy. Essential work to provide an upgrade to the sewer network in the town will commence next week. Due to the scale of the project, road closures will be required to complete the works safely and diversion routes will be put in place. A road closure has beenContinue reading “Enniscorthy upgrade to sewer network”
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