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”
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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”
€98,280 to reopen Captain Wafer Hall
By Dan Walsh The Enniscorthy Community Alliance received €98,280 from the Government’s Community Recognition Fund for renovating Captain Wafer Hall at Springvalley in the Templeshannon area of the town. “We are absolutely thrilled and incredibly grateful for this funding from the Community Recognition Fund,” said Billy Murphy, Chairperson of the Enniscorthy Community Alliance. “The CaptainContinue reading “€98,280 to reopen Captain Wafer Hall”
Seamus Rafter Bridge may be removed
By Dan Walsh at Riverside Park Hotel Wexford County Council and the OPW (Office of Public Works) are developing a Flood Relief Scheme for Enniscorthy. A public consultation on the option selection was held at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, on Wednesday. Phase 1 involves removing the Seamus Rafter Bridge, which obstructs the River Slaney duringContinue reading “Seamus Rafter Bridge may be removed”
Enniscorthy anti-social incident under investigation
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault that occurred in a playground on the Promenade, Enniscorthy, early Saturday afternoon. Emergency services rushed to the scene and one youth was injured and taken to Wexford General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. It is understood that he was released a short time later. The Gardaí inContinue reading “Enniscorthy anti-social incident under investigation”
1916 remembered at wreath laying ceremony
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The traditional Easter Rising 1916 commemoration organised by Enniscorthy Municipal District Council was held this morning. Cathaoirleach Cllr Aidan Browne laid a wreath on the steps of the 1798 memorial in Market Square. Cllr Browne said it was “an honour and a privilege to welcome all to the wreath layingContinue reading “1916 remembered at wreath laying ceremony”
Funds to restore church for community use
By Dan Walsh An allocation of €100,620 has been made for repairs to the roof, rainwater facilities, and windows of the disused Rathaspeck Church in Piercestown, with the objective of restoration for community and cultural use. It is located close to Johnstown Castle. The announcement was made during the week as part of the HistoricContinue reading “Funds to restore church for community use”
Update on development at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh The Office of Public Works is undertaking the construction of a new Border Control Post – known as Terminal 7 which will provide the necessary permanent infrastructure at Rosslare Europort to comply with Customs, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) and official food controls because of Brexit. Rosslare Europort will be undergoing significant infrastructureContinue reading “Update on development at Rosslare Europort”
Call for 24-hour care for people in crisis
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Wexford town-based Cllr Raymond Shannon is calling for a psychiatric inpatient unit to be added to the new 97-bed unit being built in Wexford, to provide 24-hour care for people in crisis. A well-known advocate for 24/7 mental health services and staff in Co. Wexford, Cllr ShannonContinue reading “Call for 24-hour care for people in crisis”
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