By Dan Walsh To mark the official launch of National Biodiversity Week (May 19th-28th), Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr George Lawlor, planted a native Irish Rowan tree in the grounds of Kennedy Park National School in Wexford town. Cllr Lawlor was delighted to perform the official launch and said: “This week is all aboutContinue reading “National Biodiversity Week 2023”
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Rubbish Film Festival “a resounding success”
By Dan Walsh The first-ever Wexford Rubbish Film Festival for Transition Year Students in Secondary Schools was held on a pilot basis this year with entries from five participating schools across the county, and it has been described as “a resounding success.” The festival, which challenged students to create a one-minute short film on anContinue reading “Rubbish Film Festival “a resounding success””
Not too late to sign up for the Walk
By Dan Walsh Registration for the Darkness Into Light Walk in Enniscorthy was held recently in Bellfield GAA Complex where the clubhouse was decorated with Pieta signs and covered in the yellow colours, which have grown to be associated with the walk. However, the good news is that it is not too late to signContinue reading “Not too late to sign up for the Walk”
Easter Commemorations
Big turnout in the Hope & Dream 10k
By Dan Walsh Over 1,000 runners and walkers turned out in ideal conditions for the annual Hope & Dream 10k which took place on The Promenade, Enniscorthy, this morning. Some took their babies in buggies and others brought their canine friends. The atmosphere was full of fun, achievement, and, of course, a major fundraiser forContinue reading “Big turnout in the Hope & Dream 10k”
Lá Fhéile Pádraig Contae Loch Garman
By Dan Walsh Marching sports and cultural organisations, floats and vintage machinery, music and colour, are some of the amazing features of the St. Patrick’s Day parade, and of course the children, the families, the atmosphere and the crowds! Tonight, Met Éireann gave us the forecast; “St. Patrick’s Day morning will be mostly cloudy withContinue reading “Lá Fhéile Pádraig Contae Loch Garman”
25 years since disappearance of Fiona Sinnott
Gardaí in Wexford continue to actively investigate the disappearance and murder of Fiona Sinnott on the 8th February 1998. Fiona was the mother of an infant daughter and at the time of her disappearance Fiona lived at Ballyhitt, Broadway, Co. Wexford. On Sunday 8th February 1998, Fiona Sinnott was socialising at Butler’s Pub in Broadway,Continue reading “25 years since disappearance of Fiona Sinnott”
Traffic restrictions around Wexford Park
Wexford Garda Division have announced traffic restrictions around Wexford Park tomorrow (Saturday) where a crowd in the region of 12,500 will gather for ceremonies linked to the switch-on of the new floodlights and the Walsh Cup hurling game at 6pm featuring Wexford and Kilkenny. Gardaí say that traffic restrictions will be in place around WexfordContinue reading “Traffic restrictions around Wexford Park”
Protect water supply in freezing weather
By Dan Walsh With the cold snap expected to continue for the next few days, Irish Water is reminding customers in Co Wexford that there are some simple steps they can take to protect against frozen pipes and bursts – and stay safe, warm, and comfortable this winter. The sub-zero temperatures in recent days haveContinue reading “Protect water supply in freezing weather”
Don’t forget the Wexford Book Fair on Sunday
By Dan Walsh Great excitement in Red Books, St. Peter’s Square, Wexford, last night for the launch of the 4th edition of The Wexford Bohemian, excellently edited by Alanna Hammel, and featuring a large collection of new poems and original stories from about 50 contributors. The launch was performed by the Mayor of Wexford, CllrContinue reading “Don’t forget the Wexford Book Fair on Sunday”
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