By Dan Walsh at Adoration Convent, Wexford Wexford County Council and Georgia Southern University of Savannah are celebrating commencement of extensive refurbishment of the historic Adoration Convent on Bride Street, Wexford, which is being converted into modern student accommodation. The €6.5 million project, delivered in partnership between Wexford County Council and Georgia Southern University, willContinue reading “Wexford convent becomes student housing”
Category Archives: HISTORY
New book tells the stories of Kings and Saints
By Dan Walsh A new book on Ferns’ history and heritage, Beneath the Ground of Kings and Saints; The Archaeology & History of Ferns, County Wexford by Barry Lacey, was launched Thursday night at The Book Centre in Wexford. The work was launched by Chris Corlett, archaeologist at the National Monument Service who endorsed theContinue reading “New book tells the stories of Kings and Saints”
New boat launched at Edermine
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy was at Edermine Bridge on the River Slaney last Friday evening where she launched Edermine Ferry Rowing Club’s new boat. I don’t suppose that anybody noticed, but the Marmion Bridge, commonly called Edermine Bridge was officially opened byContinue reading “New boat launched at Edermine”
Ballymurn hosts Friday Heritage event
By Dan Walsh Ballymurn Heritage Group are hosting a Heritage evening on Friday at 7.30pm in Ballymurn Hall. Free refreshments and entry. The evening will consist of a display of crafts, equipment and a spinning wheel demonstration. There will be a free booklet of some old cures, remedies, sayings, superstitions and recipes. The Drinagh MummersContinue reading “Ballymurn hosts Friday Heritage event”
Yola language revival in Rosslare district?
By Dan Walsh A project promoting Yola language awareness seeks local Rosslare Municipal District groups for storytelling workshops. Funded by Wexford County Council through the Creative Ireland programme, this project has already engaged with groups of people from the area including Tagoat School, St. Mary’s National School, the Brigin Section of Piercestown Girl Guides, volunteersContinue reading “Yola language revival in Rosslare district?”
New car park for Enniscorthy town centre
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Work on the 37 car parking spaces at Enniscorthy’s newest set down space, nostalgically named Murphy Floods Car Park, is nearing a conclusion and the first paying vehicles should be using the Barrack Street entrance in about two weeks! Engineer Neville Shaw gave an update onContinue reading “New car park for Enniscorthy town centre”
Spike Bridge is safe for crossing
By Dan Walsh The pedestrian Spike Bridge, which crosses the Owenavorragh river and is part of Courtown Woods and the Wexford Walking Trails, has been restored and is safe to cross again after a section of the wooden floor had fallen away. Local enthusiasts, including Michael O’Callaghan, author of The Boy Who Kicked the Nun,Continue reading “Spike Bridge is safe for crossing”
Longest Day on Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill The 227th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion was commemorated on Vinegar Hill last evening with the annual Longest Day Commemoration ceremony. Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Aidan Browne paid tribute to the ideals of the men of 1798 and laid a wreath (with Emily Murphy) on theContinue reading “Longest Day on Vinegar Hill”
Plans for Rebellion Day
By Dan Walsh The National 1798 Rebellion Centre has announced details for Rebellion Day, an interactive family event on Sunday, June 22nd from 12 noon-5pm at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy. Manager Mico Hassett says this community-focused day brings history to life, offering up-close craft demonstrations and weapons displays, along with traditional music andContinue reading “Plans for Rebellion Day”
Plans for 1798 Summer School
By Dan Walsh The National 1798 Rebellion Centre has announced details of the 1798 Summer School events to commemorate the 1798 Rebellion in Enniscorthy on Saturday and Sunday, June 21st and 22nd. Join historian and archaeologist Barry Lacey for a walking tour of Enniscorthy town, starting at 10am from the 1798 Centre carpark on Saturday.Continue reading “Plans for 1798 Summer School”
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