By Dan Walsh at the Riverside Trail The official launch of the new extension – the Urrin Loop – on the Riverside Trail, described by Claire Lawless, Enniscorthy District Manager as “the most popular trail in County Wexford” took place this morning with Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District doing the honours. Cllr BrowneContinue reading “Enniscorthy launch of the new Urrin Loop”
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Enniscorthy International Forum held in United States
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy International Forum’s Chief Executive Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy and Commissioner Darcie Houck, California Public Utilities Commission were amongst the attendees at the Enniscorthy International Forum Regional Summit held in Santa Monica, California in early October. The Regional Summit was organised in conjunction with California based The Energy Coalition. The summit was conducted under the auspicesContinue reading “Enniscorthy International Forum held in United States”
Locals perform well at Peppardscastle races
By Dan Walsh at Peppardscastle Windy and soft underfoot conditions greeted the brave attendance at the first Peppardscastle track point-to-point races, held under the auspices of The Island Hunt this afternoon where local handlers and riders shared most of the limelight. The Maestro of Monbeg, Sean Doyle saddled a double while his brother Cormac alsoContinue reading “Locals perform well at Peppardscastle races”
All set for first day at Peppardscastle races
By Dan Walsh The Island Hunt point-to-point takes place tomorrow (Sunday) over a new track at Peppardscastle (Y25 HY96), between the coastal villages of Ballygarrett and Kilmuckridge, and fingers are crossed for a good attendance. The first of six races is off at 1pm. It is a left-handed track over a mile with five fencesContinue reading “All set for first day at Peppardscastle races”
73rd Wexford Festival Opera is under way
By Dan Walsh on Wexford Quay The 73rd Wexford Festival Opera opened this evening with the traditional fireworks display on Wexford Quays and while the weather favoured umbrellas and rain gear it failed to dampen the enthusiasm for the occasion as a large family orientated crowd turned out in force. The 16-day festival with 70Continue reading “73rd Wexford Festival Opera is under way”
Visit Theatre in the Bookshop during the festival
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s annual Festival Opera opens tonight (Friday) and is always accompanied by many fringe art and performance events. This year, a local bookshop is once again running a full schedule of literary events as part of its own fringe festival – “Theatre in the Bookshop”. Red Books in Wexford’s St Peter’s Square willContinue reading “Visit Theatre in the Bookshop during the festival”
Mayoral reception honours popular photographer Ger
By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford The Mayor of Wexford Cllr George Lawlor and the members of Wexford District Council last night honoured retiring press photographer Ger Hore at a Civic Reception held in the Council Chamber at County Hall, Carricklawn. Mayor Lawlor said; “As a local press photographer and private photographer you haveContinue reading “Mayoral reception honours popular photographer Ger”
Wexford LPT vote crisis raised in the Dáil
EXCLUSIVE REPORT by Dan Walsh The headline story from yesterday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District in the Civic Centre Chamber, that called for Local Propery Tax “discretionary funds be held against those who voted against it!” was raised in Dáil Éireann tonight by Wexford Independent Deputy Verona Murphy. If the proposal was toContinue reading “Wexford LPT vote crisis raised in the Dáil”
Shop Local Gift Card is launched
By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber’s paper Shop Local Vouchers will be upgraded to a County Wexford Shop Local Gift Card ahead of the Christmas season, making it easier and more rewarding to support local businesses across the county. First introduced in September 2020, over €2.2 million of County Wexford Shop Local Vouchers have beenContinue reading “Shop Local Gift Card is launched”
No funding for 11 who voted against LPT increase?
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Centre 24-hours after a majority of members at Wexford County Council approved the Local Property Tax Local Adjustment Factor (LAF) at 15% over the next five years, (2025-2029) at Monday’s meeting at County Hall and some members at today’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District in the CivicContinue reading “No funding for 11 who voted against LPT increase?”
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