Roof repairs due at St. Aidan’s Cathedral

By Dan Walsh A planned programme of maintenance is essential at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, and Michael Ormonde, Chairman of St. Aidan’s Parish Finance Committee is advising the public in this weekend’s Parish Newsletter. “As is expected in a building of its age the need for maintenance is ongoing. Parishioners will have noticed, for example,Continue reading “Roof repairs due at St. Aidan’s Cathedral”

May Day Wexford Lockout commemoration

By Dan Walsh at Wexford town Mayor of Wexford Cllr Garry Laffan laid a wreath at the 1911 Lockout Memorial at The Faythe, Wexford town, on Friday evening marking the conclusion of the prolonged industrial dispute which lasted for six months 1911-’12. Mayor Laffan welcomed everybody with a very special mention for those who hadContinue reading “May Day Wexford Lockout commemoration”

Bring a chair to Gorey May Bush Féile

By Dan Walsh The Gorey May Bush Féile is an annual intergenerational community led festival featuring an exciting programme of FREE events from today Thursday, April 28th to Bank Holiday Monday, May 4th. The festival promotes, documents and shares the May Bush tradition and the wider customs, traditions and cultural connections of welcoming in Bealtaine in Co. Wexford andContinue reading “Bring a chair to Gorey May Bush Féile”

Community Concert in Christ Church

By Dan Walsh The organisers are particularly excited about The Gorey May Bush Féile 2026 Community Concert in Christ Church Gorey this year and are especially calling on the community to come out and support the evening.  This much-loved intergenerational community event will once again bring together local musicians, singers, and performers for an eveningContinue reading “Community Concert in Christ Church”

Gorey girl awarded top art prize

By Dan Walsh A Wexford student has won a top prize in this year’s 72nd Texaco Children’s Art Competition.In the 6 years and under age category –the youngest age group in the Competition –Emily Gregan (6) from Tara Hill National School, in Gorey has won second prize for her work entitled ‘Tina Cat and the Bouncing Balls’. Describing Emily’s artwork, FinalContinue reading “Gorey girl awarded top art prize”

Finalist at National Enterprise Awards

By Dan Walsh A sustainable startup business from Enniscorthy is set to compete with the country’s best small businesses, having been announced as Wexford’s finalist for the National Enterprise Awards 2026, taking place on June 18th in the Mansion House, Dublin. EcoKinly, an award-winning business that designs and markets a range of reusable nappies, periodContinue reading “Finalist at National Enterprise Awards”

Comóradh na Cásca 1916

By Dan Walsh Despite poor weather conditions on Easter Thursday New Ross Sinn Féin held the first 1916 Easter Commemoration in County Wexford. Remembering Michael O’Hanrahan and all those who fought for Irish Freedom. Main speaker Kayley Goodison spoke about remembering the past and recognising the continued relevance of the ideals set out in theContinue reading “Comóradh na Cásca 1916”

A St Patrick’s Day parade near you!

By Dan Walsh St Patrick’s Day has historically been a significant occasion for celebrating Irish heritage, though cultural practices are evolving. Government officials and ministers are currently travelling abroad, and publicly consuming Guinness is now viewed with disapproval. St. Patrick’s Day symbols are made in China, many people confuse shamrock with clover, and newcomers areContinue reading “A St Patrick’s Day parade near you!”

Fethard St Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday

By Dan Walsh The St. Patrick’s Day parade in Fethard-on-Sea takes place on Sunday, March 15th with the festivities getting under way at 2pm. The coveted Fethard’s Favourite Float prize is an interesting part of the event; however, dog owners are reminded that their canines are also potential prizewinner’s. Floats and walking groups should assembleContinue reading “Fethard St Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday”

Enniscorthy celebrates connecting roots!

By Dan Walsh There is an international flavour coming to Enniscorthy. A delegation from Blacktown City, Australia, will lead the Enniscorthy St. Patrick’s Day parade, with Mayor Brad Bunting as Grand Marshal. Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, chose not to travel to Savannah, Georgia, so Cllr Pat Kehoe will take herContinue reading “Enniscorthy celebrates connecting roots!”