By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Enniscorthy will host the 11th annual Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival over the May Bank Holiday, officially launched by Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government James Browne TD at Enniscorthy Castle on Tuesday evening. This marked Minister Browne’s fifth time officiating the opening ceremony, during which he expressedContinue reading “May festival weekend in Enniscorthy”
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Yacht crew rescued off Carnsore Point
By Dan Walsh At 12:10 pm on Monday, the Rosslare Harbour RNLI lifeboat crew were called by the Coast Guard to an incident two miles northeast of the Fundale Buoy off Carnsore Point. Weather conditions at the time were good with a light wind and good visibility. When the volunteer crew reached the scene theyContinue reading “Yacht crew rescued off Carnsore Point”
Press Exhibition opens in Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The AIB sponsored Press Photographer of the Year Exhibition has been officially opened by the Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government, James Browne TD in conjunction with the official launch of the 2026 Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival in Enniscorthy Castle this evening. The attendance included Senator CathalContinue reading “Press Exhibition opens in Enniscorthy Castle”
Community Concert in Christ Church
By Dan Walsh The organisers are particularly excited about The Gorey May Bush Féile 2026 Community Concert in Christ Church Gorey this year and are especially calling on the community to come out and support the evening. This much-loved intergenerational community event will once again bring together local musicians, singers, and performers for an eveningContinue reading “Community Concert in Christ Church”
National Broadband Plan for North Wexford
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin TD for North Wexford/South Wicklow Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin has welcomed the National Broadband Plan in the Hollyfort and wider area and into south Wicklow. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Teachta Ó Súilleabháin said; “It is very welcome that 947 Wicklow homes and businesses across the border near Hollyfort can now connect to fibre broadband on theContinue reading “National Broadband Plan for North Wexford”
Burst water main in Bridgetown
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are tackling a major burst in Bridgetown to restore water to customers affected. The unplanned outage may cause supply disruptions to customers and businesses in Bridgetown, Kilmore and Tomhaggard. Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng has assured customers that every effort is being made to restore a full water supplyContinue reading “Burst water main in Bridgetown”
Man (50s) dies in Askamore mountain bike tragedy
By Dan Walsh A man in his early fifties has died as a result of an incident involving a mountain bike on the Askamore Hill Trails in North Wexford on Sunday. The incident happened around mid-day, and emergency services were called to the scene. The man has been named locally as John Byrne “Island Manor” IslandContinue reading “Man (50s) dies in Askamore mountain bike tragedy”
Five wins for Denis and four for Jack
By Dan Walsh What a remarkable weekend for handler Denis Murphy and rider Jack Hendrick who triumphed five and four times, respectively. Add a treble for Sean Doyle and doubles for Benny Walsh, Jamie Scallan and Barry Stone… it doesn’t get much better on the point-to-point season. Murphy and Hendrick were in Lisronagh today (Sunday)Continue reading “Five wins for Denis and four for Jack”
Beaches ready for seasonal debut dip
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting As temperatures increase, an extended period of dry weather is predicted, and the upcoming Bank Holiday prompts consideration of beach visits for the first time this year. At last Tuesday’s meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, members stressed the importance of visitors behaving responsiblyContinue reading “Beaches ready for seasonal debut dip”
Tourism boost as Duncannon Fort reopens
By Dan Walsh at Duncannon Fort Minister for Rural Community Development and the Gaeltacht and Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD today (Thursday) performed the reopening of the first phase of redevelopment under the Duncannon Fort Masterplan, bringing three of its of its historic buildings back to life. Closed to the public for healthContinue reading “Tourism boost as Duncannon Fort reopens”
