By Dan Walsh The five-day Write By The Sea literary festival was opened this evening in Kilmore Quay by the Chairman of the Arts Council of Ireland, Kevin Rafter. It is a virtual event this year again due to the Covid-19 pandemic because it had to be organised and finalised many months ago, but theContinue reading “Write By The Sea at Kilmore Quay”
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Celebrations at Fethard RNLI
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI celebrated the 25th anniversary of the local lifeboat station with a search and rescue display, off Baginbun Beach, in the company of neighbours Dunmore East RNLI and Kilmore Quay RNLI, Fethard Coast Guard and Rescue helicopter 117. As the weather held off, a crowd gathered to observe lifeboat crews carryContinue reading “Celebrations at Fethard RNLI”
Coolgreany vintage on the roads again
By Dan Walsh There was a vibrant feel of community spirit and a reawakening of the rural countryside as a Road Run comprising a long convoy of vintage cars and tractors participated in the Coolgreany Vintage Club event that covered more than 50 kilometres today. Highways and byways were once again awakened to the soundContinue reading “Coolgreany vintage on the roads again”
Diocesan plans to welcome new bishop
By Dan Walsh Fr Ger Nash becomes the 81st Bishop of the Diocese of Ferns at a celebration of Mass for the Episcopal Ordination taking place in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, at 3pm next Sunday and details of the ceremony have been announced. The Chief Ordaining Prelate will be Archbishop Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin,Continue reading “Diocesan plans to welcome new bishop”
New novel from Wexford author
By Dan Walsh Mary Cotter’s latest publication, and her debut novel SPIKE is gaining traction on the local literary scene and is fast becoming one of the best reads of 2021. Like so many authors who have been denied the launch and subsequent publicity due to the Covid-19 lockdown Mary Cotter is beginning to attractContinue reading “New novel from Wexford author”
Summer outdoor theatre in south Wexford
Good news for theatre enthusiasts as Ballycogley Players presents the Summer Outdoor Theatre Festival featuring four plays to three popular south Wexford venues – Tomhaggard, Our Lady’s Island and Piercestown – commencing in Tomhaggard Social Centre this Wednesday and Thursday at 7.30pm sharp. Wednesday’s plays are Lockdown in Little Grimley by David Tristram and LoversContinue reading “Summer outdoor theatre in south Wexford”
Sod turns on €12.8m plant at Arthurstown
By Dan Walsh The official sod turning at the €12.8 million Wastewater Treatment Plant at Arthurstown serving the communities of Duncannon, Arthurstown and Ballyhack took place last Friday morning. The plant will provide wastewater treatment for the first time for the equivalent of almost 1,875 people and the works will ensure the communities have theContinue reading “Sod turns on €12.8m plant at Arthurstown”
Wreath laid at sea by Fethard Lifeboat
By Dan Walsh On Saturday, 25 years to the exact day since Fethard RNLI lifeboat station was re-established (July 10th, 1966), following an absence of 82 years, a milestone was marked by a solemn ceremony at sea, where current lifeboat crew laid a wreath to remember all those involved with the station, who had passedContinue reading “Wreath laid at sea by Fethard Lifeboat”
Murrintown opens Garden of Remembrance
By Dan Walsh The Murrintown commemoration and opening of the Garden of Remembrance and Reflection to mark the Truce of the War of Independence a century ago ceremony was held today in poor weather conditions where Cllr Lisa McDonald delivered the oration. Cllr McDonald said; “We are here in Murrintown today to take ownership ofContinue reading “Murrintown opens Garden of Remembrance”
Centenary of Truce remembered in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh The centenary of the Truce in the War of Independence was commemorated in a brief, but dignified ceremony held in the Orchard Peace Park at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy today. Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Cathal Byrne said; “During the two and a half years of the War of IndependenceContinue reading “Centenary of Truce remembered in Enniscorthy”
