Television personality and mum-to-be Síle Seoige was on hand to meet the newest addition to McCabes, as the family-owned pharmacy unveiled its Digital Prescription Service, Easy Script. The “new arrival” is the first web based digital prescription service in Ireland, and it comes as McCabes Pharmacy celebrates 40 years in business this year. At theContinue reading “McCabes Pharmacy 40 years in business “
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Enniscorthy awarded Cycling City status
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy has been awarded Ville à Vélo du Tour de France Cycling City status in recognition of hosting a stage of the 1998 Tour de France and is now the only town not in mainland Europe to achieve this status. Phil Skelton of WEXBUG (Wexford Bicycle Users Group), Dervla Tierney and EnniscorthyContinue reading “Enniscorthy awarded Cycling City status”
RTE documentary features Colm Tóibín
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-born author Colm Tóibín, probably best known for Brooklyn made into an award-winning film a few years ago, features in a documentary called On Memory’s Shore which will be shown on RTE One tonight (Monday) at 9.35pm. Filmed in the summer of 2020, the documentary explores his life growing up in Enniscorthy,Continue reading “RTE documentary features Colm Tóibín”
All aboard for Rosslare Port Fest
By Dan Walsh The Rosslare Port Fest takes place from Tuesday to Thursday, April 20-22 which is part of the Ports, Past and Present programme and seeks to investigate the heritage of Rosslare, Dublin, Pembroke Dock, Fishguard and Holyhead Ports and the Irish Sea crossings, to create common understanding between these communities. Rosslare Port FestContinue reading “All aboard for Rosslare Port Fest”
Realta Agus Gaolta
Call for musicians singers and dancers
By Dan Walsh The search for Ireland’s most talented family! Réalta Agus Gaolta is back and the search for Ireland’s most entertaining family, 2021! Whether your family members are talented musicians, singers or dancers, they want to hear from you now. Do you think you can impress the judges? Keeping an eye on the talentContinue reading “Call for musicians singers and dancers”
New CEO for Wexford Festival
Randall Shannon has been appointed interim CEO of Wexford Festival Opera taking up the role immediately, and replacing David McLoughlin, who served in the role for thirteen years. Mr Shannon started his career as an orchestral musician in London before developing a career in arts management. He has held Chief Executive positions with the IrishContinue reading “New CEO for Wexford Festival”
Wexford winners in 2020 Glanbia Awards
By Dan Walsh Two Wexford growers are among the winners of the Glanbia Ireland 2020 Grain Supplier of the Year awards. Congratulations to Philip Murphy, Ballykerogue, Campile, the Green Feed Beans champion and Michael Cloney, Curracloe, winner of the Dried Feed Barley title. Philip Murphy farms a mixed farming enterprise of tillage, suckler beef and calf-to-beefContinue reading “Wexford winners in 2020 Glanbia Awards”
Former TD is new Rector of Bunclody
By Dan Walsh Former Teachta Dála, Leader of the Green Party and Minister of State for Food and Horticulture Rev. Trevor Sargent, is the new Rector of Bunclody Union of Parishes. Rev. Sargent will be instituted to the incumbency of Bunclody Union of Parishes in the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cashel, Ferns & OssoryContinue reading “Former TD is new Rector of Bunclody”
Water levels fall in Gorey tonight
By Dan Walsh Over 300 sandbags were deployed in Gorey today after the community woke up to serious flooding following a night of heavy rain which appeared to come as a shock to many. However, the town is clear tonight and fingers are crossed for a normal night without further heavy rain! Cllr Andrew BolgerContinue reading “Water levels fall in Gorey tonight”
