By Dan Walsh It was ‘Good News Tuesday’ on the rural funding front for Co. Wexford with €396,000 shared equally between two communities. Funding to the tune of €198,000 has been approved to build 700 metres of roadside paths from Tara Vale to Kitts Lane as part of the Tara Hill to Ballymoney Trail ImprovementContinue reading “€396,000 for two Co. Wexford schemes”
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Wexford success in the English Derby
By Dan Walsh The 245th Epsom Derby took place this afternoon and a 10th success in the famous classic for Wexford-born trainer, Aidan O’Brien, (54), who is widely regarded as “the greatest trainer of flat racehorses ever.” The Poulpeasty, Clonroche, native saddled City of Troy (3/1 fav.) with Ryan Moore up and they chased aContinue reading “Wexford success in the English Derby”
Ballymoney beach goes ‘Matthew’s Way’
By Dan Walsh It was an early morning on Ballymoney beach today (Friday) where the Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, Cllr Pip Breen said he was “delighted to open Matthew’s Way”, a new disability access point for the beach funded by Wexford County Council.” Cllr Breen stated that “this project would not haveContinue reading “Ballymoney beach goes ‘Matthew’s Way’”
Access for all at two Wexford beaches
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has announced that a new beach stroller service will be available free of charge until August and will be operating in Curracloe and Rosslare Strand from tomorrow, Saturday, June 1st. The beach stroller is a mobility aid equipped with wheels designed for the sand and can be easily convertedContinue reading “Access for all at two Wexford beaches”
Weekend history at Festival of Ferns
By Dan Walsh As we head into the June Bank Holiday weekend there is plenty of choices for leisure and entertainment across the county, but an event not to be missed is the ‘all events free’ two-day Festival of Ferns taking place in the historic north Wexford village on Sunday and Monday. This year’s FestivalContinue reading “Weekend history at Festival of Ferns”
Gorey launch of ‘The Boy Who Kicked The Nun’
By Dan Walsh at Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey. Congratulations and celebrations were lively and pleasant in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, last night for the launch of Mick O’Callaghan’s first book with the magic title The Boy Who Kicked The Nun. It was a huge occasion with almost 200 people present and the launch consistedContinue reading “Gorey launch of ‘The Boy Who Kicked The Nun’”
23km greenway from New Ross to Waterford city
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is Lead Authority for the delivery of the South East Greenway Project with project partners, Kilkenny County Council and Waterford City and County Council and is developing 23km of fully segregated off-road greenway between New Ross and Waterford City. The project is being fully funded via the government’s GreenwaysContinue reading “23km greenway from New Ross to Waterford city”
Boolavogue ’98 Centre open for business
By Dan Walsh The renovated Fr. Murphy cottage at Boolavogue Visitors’ Centre which suffered thatched roof damage has reopened with an official ceremony involving Minister James Browne and Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge District. Speaking about the works, Padraig Sinnott Chair of the Fr Murphy Centre said that the condition of the cottage’sContinue reading “Boolavogue ’98 Centre open for business”
Craanford opens a community shop
By Dan Walsh Siopa Beag, the Craanford Community Shop and Digital Hub is opened at its location in the Parish Hall and the project was delivered with funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme from the Department of Rural and Community Development and additional funding from the Economic Development Section of Wexford County Council.Continue reading “Craanford opens a community shop”
Pearse Park Sensory Garden opens in New Ross
By Dan Walsh Pearse Park Sensory Garden has opened to the public on a five-acre site in the heart of New Ross town. The multi award winning, green flag park boasts an array of facilities, and now includes this fully accessible, pocket-sized Sensory Garden, nestled in a sun trapped corner of the park. The officialContinue reading “Pearse Park Sensory Garden opens in New Ross”
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