By Dan Walsh A centenary series of “War of Independence and Civil War Tours in County Wexford” is taking place in the coming weeks. Talks will be given by Barry Lacey, Historian-in-Residence at Wexford Libraries focussing on events and incidents that occurred in Bunclody, Enniscorthy, Wexford, Gorey and New Ross between 1916 and 1923. The War ofContinue reading “In the footprints of Wexford history”
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Karina’s new book tells story of Wexford Festival Opera
By Dan Walsh Seventy years ago in 1951, the first Wexford Opera Festival took to the stage of the old Theatre Royal on Wexford’s High Street, inspired as an informal gathering of friends listening to gramophone music, and developed into one of Europe’s leading classical music events. It was the brainchild of T.J. Walsh, aContinue reading “Karina’s new book tells story of Wexford Festival Opera”
Enniscorthy promoting Christmas
By Dan Walsh The children are feeling ‘super present’ anxious and demand that Christmas will be happening again, and the positive news is that Enniscorthy Municipal District Council in partnership with Enniscorthy Castle, Enniscorthy District Chamber and Rathnure Pantomime Society are delighted to confirm Santa’s Enchanted Castle returns to Enniscorthy for Christmas 2021. Cllr CathalContinue reading “Enniscorthy promoting Christmas”
Battle of Vinegar Hill revisited
By Dan Walsh On 21 June 1798, 20,000 men, women and children found themselves trapped on a hill outside Enniscorthy, facing a Crown force of some 15,000 troops led by no less than four generals and 16 general officers. More than two centuries later a multi-disciplinary research programme involving archaeologists, historians, folklorists, architectural historians andContinue reading “Battle of Vinegar Hill revisited”
Senator Byrne welcomes Smoky Coal ban
By Dan Walsh Traditional tales from the fireside are certain to be extinguished from next year after an announcement today from the Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan TD directing a nationwide ban on the sale of smoky coals. The days of the ‘real coal fire’ are over for good! Long time Wexford campaigner Senator MalcolmContinue reading “Senator Byrne welcomes Smoky Coal ban”
Barntown Castle is made safe again
By Dan Walsh On July 13th WexfordLocal.com published a ‘Save Barntown Castle’ piece and spoke with some locals who were fortunate to get funding from the Historic Structures Fund 2021 and the good news is that Phase 1 of safeguarding the castle has been successfully completed. Stabilisation works to the base of the tower houseContinue reading “Barntown Castle is made safe again”
Community rejuvenation for Clohamon
By Dan Walsh Clohamon is gearing up for a fruitful rejuvenation for the whole community post-Covid 19 thanks to €100,000 funding from the Town & Village Renewal Scheme and a top up of €20,000 to the ‘matching funds requirement’ courtesy of Slaney Foods International who is a major employer in the area. Barty O’Connor, Chairperson,Continue reading “Community rejuvenation for Clohamon”
Forge opens as Bunclody visitor centre
By Dan Walsh The distinctive tapping on the anvil, the energy of the bellows and a special horse called Realt Na Mara (Star of the Sea) was publicly fitted with new shoes as the people of Bunclody turned out to celebrate with music, recitation and social exchange at Foundry Lane in brilliant weather conditions onContinue reading “Forge opens as Bunclody visitor centre”
Min Ryan Park officially opened
By Dan Walsh Although the magnificent outdoor facilities at Killeens, Wexford, are being enjoyed and open to the public for more than a year now, the official opening of the €4 million Min Ryan Park was performed last weekend by Mayor of Wexford, Cllr Gary Laffan. It had been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Continue reading “Min Ryan Park officially opened”
Scandal at old St. Senan’s burial ground
By Dan Walsh A large section of the once enclosed perimeter wall has fallen, scorched trees and discarded beer cans indicate the residue of anti-social behaviour and evidence of disrespect and neglect secretly spoils the small cemetery attached to the once existent St Senan’s Psychiatric Hospital at Killagoley, on the outskirts of Enniscorthy. Nobody knowsContinue reading “Scandal at old St. Senan’s burial ground”
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