By Dan Walsh Minister James Browne, together with Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley, has formally announced the designation of Templeshannon Community & Childcare Centre as a new Family Resource Centre. This decision follows several years of advocacy by numerous groups and individuals, including Enniscorthy East Community Development, with significant support from WexfordContinue reading “Enniscorthy opens new Family Resource Centre”
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River flood alert in place until Friday
By Dan Walsh The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) met again today (Tuesday) as a preparatory measure during the continued period of unsettled weather and high flood risk. A river flood advisory is currently in place for Wexford until 11am on Friday. River levels in Wexford are currently registering as High and will continueContinue reading “River flood alert in place until Friday”
Government to accelerate flood relief scheme
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy An Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited Enniscorthy today where he announced that he has convened a meeting tomorrow with senior ministers and the National Emergency Co-Ordination Group (NECG) to review warning systems for weather events. “There will be an overview of our systems and the framework that we have at theContinue reading “Government to accelerate flood relief scheme”
Taoiseach to visit Enniscorthy?
By Dan Walsh An Taoiseach Micheál Martin is expected in Enniscorthy on Monday morning as part of his tour of flooding sites in counties Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford. Details of An Taoiseach’s itinerary are unknown at this stage, however it is expected that he will visit householders on Island Road and following in the footprintsContinue reading “Taoiseach to visit Enniscorthy?”
Low reservoir levels at Creagh affects North Wexford
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is advising customers served by the Creagh Water Treatment Plant in Gorey that operational issues have led to low reservoir levels this afternoon. Due to the depleted reservoir levels, customers in Clonattin and Ballymoney may experience a water outage or reduced water pressure. Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng has assured customersContinue reading “Low reservoir levels at Creagh affects North Wexford”
Denis Murphy saddles a Sunday winner
By Dan Walsh Two point-to-points took place today in heavy conditions, but only one Wexford winner and that came at Ballyvodock, near Middleton in Co. Cork. Denis Murphy from Ballyboy Stables, The Ballagh, saddled Lady Aurora, ridden by Shane Cotter, and she scored by five lengths in the maiden race for five-year-old mares. The WexfordContinue reading “Denis Murphy saddles a Sunday winner”
‘A Most Remarkable Woman’ is now available
By Dan Walsh at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy A new book from Maria Nolan entitled A Most Remarkable Woman was launched this morning by the Manager of Enniscorthy Castle and Vinegar Hill, Maura Bell, at a pleasant function held in the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy. Ms. Bell began by commenting onContinue reading “‘A Most Remarkable Woman’ is now available”
Sunday point-to-point is off
By Dan Walsh The Wexford Hunt point-to-point fixture scheduled for Ballinaboola, New Ross on Sunday has been called off and rescheduled. Following an inspection today (Friday) the track was found to be unfit for racing and the fixture has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 7th. The card had received 76 entries and they will stand.Continue reading “Sunday point-to-point is off”
Risk of Enniscorthy flooding again tonight
UPDATES; Cllr Pat Kehoe informs us that the L-2006-1 at Clohamon/Slaney Meats is currently flooded and impassable to traffic until further notice. A lecture entitled ‘Sinking of the Pomona’ by Paul Byrne, Co. Wexford Historian in Residence planned for Enniscorthy Castle tomorrow (Saturday) has been postponed due to the weather. The River Slaney has burstContinue reading “Risk of Enniscorthy flooding again tonight”
Prayer celebrations for St. Brigid’s Day
By Dan Walsh Parish communities in the Diocese of Ferns will host outdoor prayers for St. Brigid’s Day which occurs on Sunday, February 1st. Brigid Clauson, a member of the Ferns Diocesan Pastoral Council, described the events as “an opportunity for everyone in a community to spend some time in nature and pray together. SomeContinue reading “Prayer celebrations for St. Brigid’s Day”
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