Under the chairmanship of Sean Byrne, formerly of Kilrush Askamore Macra, and with Geraldine Doyle, formerly of Kilmuckridge Macra as secretary, a committee of ex-Macra members have organised a BBQ in memory of the late Eileen Doyle, née Graham. Eileen was a very popular and highly respected member of Camolin Macra, who served in manyContinue reading “Eileen’s Macra Friends’ Reunion”
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New Map Room opening at Monksgrange
By Dan Walsh As part of the programme for National Heritage Week, Monksgrange Archives are hosting lecture programme Heritage Afternoon at Monksgrange, Rathnure, next Sunday starting at 2pm, where most focus is reserved on the opening of the archive’s new Map Room displaying the large plan chest funded last year by the Heritage Council. TheContinue reading “New Map Room opening at Monksgrange”
Wexford Ógra annual general meeting
By Ruairí Ryan, National Press Officer Ógra Fianna Fáil Wexford Ógra Fianna Fail held its annual general meeting for 2023 in the Wexford Farmer’s Club, Enniscorthy, attended by members from across the county and in the presence of Cllrs Barbara-Anne Murphy and Andrew Bolger. Ruairí Ryan the outgoing chair gave thanks and praise to theContinue reading “Wexford Ógra annual general meeting”
Power to the People in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle In his first public assignment as Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr John O’Rourke was guest of honour at Enniscorthy Castle last night (Friday) where he proudly launched a new exhibition entitled Power to the People; How electricity changed the world. Cllr O’Rourke complimented Manager Mico Hassett andContinue reading “Power to the People in Enniscorthy”
Ballyellis 1798 ambush commemoration
By Dan Walsh at Ballyellis Marking the 225th anniversary of the Rebellion of 1798 a commemoration will take place next Sunday at the site of an ambush marked by a memorial on the R725 Gorey-Carnew road close to the Wexford-Wicklow border and the organisers welcome everybody who may wish to attend. Events will commence withContinue reading “Ballyellis 1798 ambush commemoration”
Kilmore Quay lays wreath at 1798 memorial
By Dan Walsh A series of events have taken place in Kilmore Quay to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rising commencing with an impressive oration delivered by Cllr Lisa McDonald, Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District, who outlined how “the ideals of the United Irishmen of 1798 are so relevant and meaningful to thisContinue reading “Kilmore Quay lays wreath at 1798 memorial”
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”
Wreath to Fr Murphy and the Croppy Boy
By Dan Walsh The 1798 commemorations are continuing at Enniscorthy on Sunday and activities organised by Wexford Remembers 1798 includes laying a wreath at the prominent 1798 memorial in Market Square at 12.45pm marking the 115th year of its presence. The bronze monument features Fr John Murphy encouraging a young rebel, known locally as TheContinue reading “Wreath to Fr Murphy and the Croppy Boy”
All-Ireland success for Bree Macra
Bree Macra Public Speaking team of Chairman Jordan Feeley, and speakers Mary Byrne and Grace Kehoe, have emerged victorious in Macra’s Public Speaking All-Ireland Final last Saturday week. Jordan Feeley put on a stellar performance to win Best Speaker. The team spoke on the topic “Young People Need to Rise Up and Be Heard“. BreeContinue reading “All-Ireland success for Bree Macra”
Water quality under review at Duncannon
By Dan Walsh Over 50 people from the across the government sectors as well as the National Federation of Group Water Schemes were in attendance at Duncannon Community Centre for the quarterly meeting of the South Eastern Regional Operational Committee on Water Quality recently. Chaired by Director of Services, Fergus Galvin of Waterford CityContinue reading “Water quality under review at Duncannon”
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