By Dan Walsh at Vinegar Hill The Tricolour was ceremoniously unfurled and raised on Vinegar Hill today marking the 175th anniversary of the historic occasion when the Tricolour was first flown publicly on March 7th, 1848. Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Aidan Browne said he was delighted that Wexford County Council was markingContinue reading “Tricolour raised over Vinegar Hill”
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Enniscorthy celebrates 175 years flying the Tricolour
By Dan Walsh A public ceremonial event takes place on Vinegar Hill on Tuesday at 4pm to mark events on March 7th, 1848, where a demonstration was held in Enniscorthy to celebrate the success of the French Revolution in Paris. The ceremony is focussed on the Tricolour and a more elaborate ceremony took place inContinue reading “Enniscorthy celebrates 175 years flying the Tricolour”
DATELINE; MARCH 7th, 1923. BREAKING NEWS – Wilton Castle burned down
Special retrospective report by Dan Walsh Wilton Castle, the beautiful residence of Capt. Philip C. Alcock, which is situated about three miles from Enniscorthy near Bree, was burned to the ground last night (March 5th 1923) after about 30 men bearing tins of petrol reduced the building to ashes. It was the fourth mansion inContinue reading “DATELINE; MARCH 7th, 1923. BREAKING NEWS – Wilton Castle burned down”
Major fire at Wexford car park
By Dan Walsh Firefighters succeeded in bringing a major fire under control when a blaze broke out on Friday evening and up to four vehicles were engulfed in a multi-storey car park at the Stonebridge in Wexford town. Emergency services were alerted by members of the public who observed the fire at around 5pm. ThreeContinue reading “Major fire at Wexford car park”
ICA exhibition opens in Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Enterprise & Determination; A history of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association (affectionately known as the ICA) is the title of a new exhibition that runs in Enniscorthy Castle until June. Cutting the ribbon for the official launch last night was Breda Cahill, Chair of the Wexford Federation of ICA andContinue reading “ICA exhibition opens in Enniscorthy Castle”
Bree bus service starts today
TFI Local Link Wexford new rural bus service connecting the towns of Wexford and Enniscorthy commences today, Monday, February 13th. Known as Route 384 it will operate five return services per day Monday to Saturday and four return services on Sunday serving areas on the western side of the River Slaney stopping through villages andContinue reading “Bree bus service starts today”
Enniscorthy Red Cross busy in Rosslare
By Ruari Ryan, PRO. The Enniscorthy branch of the Red Cross held their Annual General Meeting recently at which a number of important issues were discussed. The branch also reviewed the last year of activities. The committee for the coming year is composed of Aine O’Neill (Assistant Secretary), Paul O’Meara (Treasurer), Shane Roche (Vice-Chairman), RuairiContinue reading “Enniscorthy Red Cross busy in Rosslare”
Arrows in the air at Hook Head
By Dan Walsh The ancient traditional ceremony of loading the bow and sending arrows through the air into the Irish Sea symbolising the ports authority over the estuary takes place on New Year’s Day at 1pm and it is a free event with appeal to young and old alike. Leading the challenge will be CllrContinue reading “Arrows in the air at Hook Head”
€250,000 for Kilrane-Rosslare Harbour
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour and Kilrane village development team were delighted to receive the good news that they are to get funding of €250,000 under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District, Cllr Lisa McDonald welcomed the news and said; “the investment will transform the old bank building.” Cllr GerContinue reading “€250,000 for Kilrane-Rosslare Harbour”
Peace is precious; Bertie Ahern
By Dan Walsh at Castletown “Peace is precious and my fervent hope for the next generation of politicians on this island is that we consign for ever to the dustbin of history polarised politics so that debate will focus on social, economic and climate issues and securing a better, more prosperous and sustainable future forContinue reading “Peace is precious; Bertie Ahern”
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