By Dan Walsh It was a Sunday of “two contrasting seasons in the same day” in the Enniscorthy district this ‘sunny’ afternoon as heavy and thundery outbreaks of hail lashed much of the countryside around 3pm. An unprecedented large pile of hail was observed along the streets around the Market Square area of the townContinue reading “Enniscorthy survives a downpour”
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Remembering ‘John Kelly the Boy from Killanne’
By Dan Walsh at Killanne Legendary writer PJ McCall immortalised ‘John Kelly, the Boy from Killanne’ in his writings, and at the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion commemorations in Killanne today (Sunday) Willie Moore, with the support of local children, gave a precious rendition of the special ballad as wreaths were laid at aContinue reading “Remembering ‘John Kelly the Boy from Killanne’”
€1.5m for welcoming Wexford communities
By Dan Walsh The Department of Rural and Community Development is providing €50 million to support communities across the country “that have welcomed people from Ukraine and other countries” and Wexford County Council has been allocated €1,509,870 from the fund. The funding is specifically targeted at those villages and towns in the county where theContinue reading “€1.5m for welcoming Wexford communities”
Man (30s) charged with robbery at Kilanerin
A man in his 30’s who was arrested and charged following a robbery at Murphy’s Gala Store in Kilanerin yesterday (Saturday) appeared before a special sitting of Gorey District Court today (Sunday). It appears that soon after 1pm while staff were serving a customer and the till was open when the man, who was armedContinue reading “Man (30s) charged with robbery at Kilanerin”
Enniscorthy battle on Rebellion Day
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The strong smell of gunpowder, the crackle of gunfire and the boom of the cannon rang out over Enniscorthy this afternoon for the annual Rebellion Day commemorations. Events began at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre for Camp Day with stalls, food, a display of weapons and information about them fromContinue reading “Enniscorthy battle on Rebellion Day”
Enniscorthy Rockin’ till August
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle There was an air of celebration and festivity at the official launch of the 8th annual Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend and details of this year’s event were unveiled at a special launch at Enniscorthy Castle last evening (Friday). Festival Chairman,Continue reading “Enniscorthy Rockin’ till August”
17 new homes launched at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Droichead Carley, Enniscorthy A new 17-house project at Driochead Carley, at a cost of €205,000 per unit, located beside the Ross Road roundabout at Enniscorthy, was officially launched by Minister James Browne TD and Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council today (Friday). Minister Browne said he was delightedContinue reading “17 new homes launched at Enniscorthy”
Road crash on Ferrycarrig N11
By Dan Walsh Three vehicles were involved in a road traffic collision on the N11 at the entrance to the Ferycarrig Hotel which occurred around 5.30pm this evening (Thursday). Emergency services were quickly on the scene including units of the Wexford Fire Service who are involved in union matters and restrictions of their duties. ThreeContinue reading “Road crash on Ferrycarrig N11”
Enniscorthy on water usage alert
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, advises customers in Enniscorthy and surrounding areas on the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme that essential night-time water restrictions are required from Friday night, June 16th until Monday morning, June 19th from 11pm to 6am on each of the three nights to help reservoir levelsContinue reading “Enniscorthy on water usage alert”
Enniscorthy civic recognition awards
By Dan Walsh at the Presentation Centre There was a distinguished gathering in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, last night (Wednesday) where groups and individual were invited to recognise their achievements at local, county and national level. Speaking at the event Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council said the event was organisedContinue reading “Enniscorthy civic recognition awards”
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