By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen, recently unveiled a commemorative plaque to remember Wexford Volunteers interned in Frongoch Prison camp in Wales after the 1916 Easter Rising. The Cathaoirleach and members of North Wexford Historical Society were welcomed to Frongoch by Mr Alwyn Jones, Museum Curator and owner, local CllrContinue reading “Wexford and Wales links to 1916 Easter Rising remembered”
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19th century Enniscorthy walls come tumbling down!
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The biggest sideshow in Enniscorthy today was the demolition of the former Irish Street Stores, a 19th century landmark purchased by Wexford County Council in 2023 and earmarked for development as part of the “old Murphy Flood’s site” which has been derelict since it was destroyed by fire in 2005.Continue reading “19th century Enniscorthy walls come tumbling down!”
Marshalstown celebrates 100 years as a parish
By Dan Walsh The local community in Marshalstown were celebrating 100 years of the parish over the weekend. In December 1924 Bunclody and Marshalstown were separated to become individual parishes. Originally part of the vast parish of Templeshambo the division of Templeshambo parish into smaller units in the Roman Catholic administration commenced in the 1700s.Continue reading “Marshalstown celebrates 100 years as a parish”
Changing face of Irish Street?
Exclusive by Dan Walsh The demolition of the derelict old Murphy Flood’s site in Enniscorthy town centre affecting Main Street, Irish Street and Barrack Street is progressing well and many of the older townspeople are feeling nostalgic as they watch the changing streetscape. Some locals have asked me to provide some history on this partContinue reading “Changing face of Irish Street?”
Kilmore Quay signs the RNLI pledge
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI Lifeboat Station today (Sunday) took part in the next stage of the RNLI’s ‘Connecting our Communities’ relay-style event – one of the ways in which the charity is marking its 200th anniversary in 2024. At Kilmore Quay RNLI Lifeboat Station, the scroll was signed by Coxswain Eugene Kehoe, ShopContinue reading “Kilmore Quay signs the RNLI pledge”
2,516 tin whistles shatter the world record
By Dan Walsh at Chadwicks Wexford Park History was made today at Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford town as 2,516 musicians shattered the Guinness World Record for the most tin whistles played simultaneously. The successful record-breaking attempt took place at Chadwicks Wexford Park GAA Stadium this afternoon. Tunes played were The Boys of Wexford andContinue reading “2,516 tin whistles shatter the world record”
Good racing and local success at Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Wexford races Despite the unsettled summer weather, they were watering the track at Bettyville Park all week and they raced on ‘good’ ground today where the pace was fast and furious. It was Ladies Day and the largest attendance for this year were entertained by good racing and local success inContinue reading “Good racing and local success at Wexford”
Talk on history of WWII in County Wexford
By Dan Walsh If the history of the Second World War is of interest, the Gorey Library is the place to be on Thursday from 6pm when historian Michael Rowley delivers an interesting talk titled WWII German Luftwaffe in County Wexford 1940-’41. This event will focus on the crashes of WW2 German Luftwaffe aircraft inContinue reading “Talk on history of WWII in County Wexford”
8 Wexford schools shortlisted for EU funding
By Dan Walsh Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced that eight Wexford schools have been shortlisted for an energy retrofit programme as part of an €81 million EU funding package. The Wexford schools shortlisted are Clonroche National School, Scoil Naofa Mhuire, Danescastle, Carrig-on-Bannow, Scoil Naofa Clochar Mhuire, Rosslare, Scoil Naofa Chaomhain Torrchoill (St.Continue reading “8 Wexford schools shortlisted for EU funding”
Sunday is Rebellion Day in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Sunday is Rebellion Day, an afternoon of reflection on the history and heritage of Enniscorthy with Ireland’s only European officially preserved battlefield site at renowned Vinegar Hill, one of Ireland’s most recognised landmarks overlooking the River Slaney and recreated at the modern National 1798 Rebellion Centre. Sunday’s Rebellion Day highlights will takeContinue reading “Sunday is Rebellion Day in Enniscorthy”
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