By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The 110th anniversary of the 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy took place this morning beginning with Mass celebrated by Fr. James Cullen in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy. Wreath laying ceremonies at Market Square, the Athenaeum and the Seamus Rafter monument were amongst the highlights. The Colour Party from Enniscorthy Coy 3rdContinue reading “Enniscorthy Easter 1916 remembered”
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Oulart Easter Commemoration
By Dan Walsh at Oulart The 5th annual Easter Commemoration took place at noon today (Sunday) at the Mise Éire monument in Oulart village honouring and remembering local volunteers from the 1916 Rising. Guest speaker was James Browne TD, Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government who claimed he was honoured to be asked toContinue reading “Oulart Easter Commemoration”
110th Enniscorthy 1916 Rising Commemoration
By Dan Walsh The 110th anniversary of the 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy takes place on Easter Monday with a celebration of Mass at 10am in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy. The Reserve Defence Forces’ Colour Party and St. Colman’s Pipe Band, Ballindaggin, will lead the parade through Main Street, Pig Market Hill, Wafer Street, and intoContinue reading “110th Enniscorthy 1916 Rising Commemoration”
Eviction notices withdrawn at Bridgetown
By Dan Walsh The notices of termination that were given to 36 households in Hazelwood Estate, Bridgetown, last Friday before the new rental laws were set to begin have been withdrawn. It is estimated about 100 people, including children, are affected by the termination notices issued to 36 homes. Some had instructed that they mustContinue reading “Eviction notices withdrawn at Bridgetown”
Paramedics must reapply for their jobs?
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin’s Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, for Wicklow–Wexford, has called on the Minister for Health and the HSE to urgently provide clarity for newly qualified paramedics in the National Ambulance Service, following reports that around 80 have been told they must reapply to retain their jobs. Speaking today, Teachta Ó Súilleabháin said; “LastContinue reading “Paramedics must reapply for their jobs?”
Wexford archive recordings freely available
By Dan Walsh Wexford Library and Archive have uploaded four collections of oral recordings to Digital Repository of Ireland: County Wexford Oral History Project, Memories of 1916, Memories of World War 1 and Southend Maritime Heritage Oral History Project. These recordings are freely available for all to listen to or download from home or anyContinue reading “Wexford archive recordings freely available”
Wexford welcomes new trad weekend
By Dan Walsh Wexford town will host the first-ever WexTrad Weekend over the St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday, featuring various Irish cultural events throughout the area from Thursday, January 29th to Bank Holiday Monday, February 2nd. Supported by Wexford County Council, as a Fleadh legacy project, and is additionally supported by Wexford Credit Union, Wexford TownContinue reading “Wexford welcomes new trad weekend”
Clogh bridge rail accident remembered
By Brian Mac Aongusa from his book Broken Rails Around 9.30am on New Year’s Eve 1975 – exactly 50 years ago today – an excavator on the back of a lorry struck Clogh Bridge, some five kilometres south of Gorey in Co. Wexford, dislodged its granite masonry and buckled the railway just minutes before theContinue reading “Clogh bridge rail accident remembered”
Mystery of Enniscorthy flags has been resolved
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting District Manager Claire Lawless resolved the issue of ‘missing’ flags at Enniscorthy’s Municipal District Council meeting held today at the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre. The matter arose from the recent meeting of Wexford County Council where twelve Irish flags flying from the Seamus Rafter Bridge overContinue reading “Mystery of Enniscorthy flags has been resolved”
Government in danger of collapse after Gavin withdrawal?
By Dan Walsh Fianna Fáil’s candidate Jim Gavin has announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential Election “with immediate effect”. In a statement, he said recent days gave him “cause to reflect”. Mr Gavin said: “I made a mistake that was not in keeping with my character and the standards I set myself. I amContinue reading “Government in danger of collapse after Gavin withdrawal?”
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