By Dan Walsh in Ferns Three Canadian red giant “Walnut whip” shaped beekeeping units were unveiled in the grounds of St. Edan’s Cathedral, Ferns, yesterday (Saturday) as part of the Ancient Connections initiative between St. Aidan’s in Ferns and St. David’s in Pembrokeshire. “Bees have linked Wales and Wexford since the 6th century, when itContinue reading “The buzz is back in Ferns”
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Grand National celebrated in Bannow-Ballymitty
By Dan Walsh Corach Rambler (8/1) made history at Aintree today with a two and a quarter lengths success in the Grand National, and while it is correctly credited as a Scottish victory from Lucinda Russell’s stables, it is also a major celebration in the Bannow-Ballymitty area of south Co. Wexford. Corach Rambler, who isContinue reading “Grand National celebrated in Bannow-Ballymitty”
Plans for 22 CCTV cameras in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Wexford Co. Council proposes to install a new closed circuit television system in Enniscorthy Town Centre to replace the existing CCTV system. It is proposed to install 22 CCTV cameras at locations within Enniscorthy Town which have been agreed with An Garda Siochana. A spokesperson for Wexford County Council said; “The purposeContinue reading “Plans for 22 CCTV cameras in Enniscorthy”
“The soft soil of Wexford is falling into the sea”
By Dan Walsh at special meeting of Wexford County Council Wexford’s coastline consists of 260kms, one of the biggest in the country, and 211kms is described as ‘soft coastline’ and is vulnerable to erosion, members learned at a special meeting of Wexford County Council on “climate change, coastal erosion, coastal flooding and rising sea levels”Continue reading ““The soft soil of Wexford is falling into the sea””
Enniscorthy remembers the Easter Rising
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Aidan Browne recalled the local events of the Easter Rising of 1916 and laid a wreath at the ’98 memorial during the annual commemoration in Market Square this morning. Cllr Browne said it was an honour to preside at the 107th anniversary ofContinue reading “Enniscorthy remembers the Easter Rising”
Oulart remembers and call for border poll on unity
By Dan Walsh in Oulart Members of Oulart Company 3rd Battalion North Wexford Brigade who were active during the 1916 Easter Rising were remembered with a roll call at the second annual Mise Éire commemoration held at the Mise Éire monument in Oulart this morning (Sunday). Ms. Bridget Mythen read the roll of honour whileContinue reading “Oulart remembers and call for border poll on unity”
Nature restores the beauty of Clone Strand
By Dan Walsh at Clone Strand Problems with flooding in the vicinity of the Ahare River and a cascading steam across Clone Strand preventing access to the beach and difficulties with spawning beds and access to the Inch River may have been solved… by nature itself! Concerns raised at a recent public meeting held inContinue reading “Nature restores the beauty of Clone Strand”
Revenue sends 150,000 letters to property owners
By Dan Walsh Revenue have published statistics on Local Property Tax (LPT) for the first quarter of 2023, detailing LPT collection of €314 million so far for 2023. The current payment compliance rate of 90% shows that most property owners have met their payment obligations. Commenting on the importance of property owners making sure thatContinue reading “Revenue sends 150,000 letters to property owners”
Dog rescued from rocks off Ardamine
By Dan Walsh Courtown RNLI were requested by the Irish Coast Guard on Thursday afternoon to rescue a dog that got separated from its owner and got stuck on the rocks below Ardamine Church. The inshore lifeboat with helm Robbie Ireton and crew members Peter Browne and Amy Dowdall was launched around 2pm and arrivedContinue reading “Dog rescued from rocks off Ardamine”
Improved water quality in Curracloe
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, today announced that it is replacing almost 1.5km of aged water mains with new modern pipes in Curracloe. The project, which will commence next week, will provide a more reliable water supply, improve water quality, and reduce the amount of treated drinking waterContinue reading “Improved water quality in Curracloe”
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