By Dan Walsh A North Wexford public representative is calling on Wexford County Council Environment Section and local interest groups to come up with a resolution before the holiday season as access to the sea at Clone Beach has been cut off. “For the past number of years there have been ongoing issues locally inContinue reading “Clone Beach cut off by fast flowing river…again!”
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1.6kms water mains replacement in Duncannon
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, is replacing approximately 1.6 kilometres of old water watermains in Duncannon. The watermains that were prone to frequent bursts and leakage are being replaced with new modern pipes. Once complete, the works will provide a more reliable water supply, and reduce high levelsContinue reading “1.6kms water mains replacement in Duncannon”
Loch Garman Sinn Féin remembers 1916
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The annual Easter Monday commemoration organised by Loch Garman Sinn Féin to remember the men and women of the 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy took place in sunshine this afternoon. A lone piper led a colourful and dignified parade from the Rafter Bridge, up Castle Hill and into Market Square andContinue reading “Loch Garman Sinn Féin remembers 1916”
Anniversary of 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The 108th anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916 in Enniscorthy was commemorated this morning at a colourful ceremony held in the Market Square. “It is an honour to speak with you this Easter Monday morning as we commemorate the 108th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising,” said Cllr JohnContinue reading “Anniversary of 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy”
Monksgrange survives and great day for James and Goff
By Dan Walsh at Bree Hunt races at Monksgrange The Bree Hunt point-to-point at Monksgrange survived an early morning inspection and the fixture went ahead in heavy conditions, much to the delight of local rider Rob James who rode three of the seven winners and the Goff family from Clondaw, Ferns, whose son, Harry (18),Continue reading “Monksgrange survives and great day for James and Goff”
Easter prayers for Robert Rackard
By Dan Walsh An extended congregation is anticipated in St. John the Baptist Church. Caim, today (Easter Sunday) for the Funeral Mass of local businessman and popular member of the community, Robert Rackard. Robert took over the popular shop and pub business in Caim from his late parents, John and Nuala Rackard, and was alsoContinue reading “Easter prayers for Robert Rackard”
Remembering Enniscorthy Easter 1916
By Dan Walsh The annual commemoration remembering the Easter Rising 1916 in Enniscorthy takes place on Easter Monday and is organised by Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. Ceremonies commence with the celebration of Mass in St. Aidan’s Cathedral at 10am followed by a procession to Market Square where the Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District, Cllr JohnContinue reading “Remembering Enniscorthy Easter 1916”
‘A Fleadh for All’ coming to Wexford town
By Dan Walsh The Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 traditional music festival scheduled for August 4th-11th was officially launched at the National Opera House, Wexford, tonight (Saturday). The event, organised by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and hosted by the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee is expected to attract over 500,000 visitors, and this year’s theme, ‘A Fleadh forContinue reading “‘A Fleadh for All’ coming to Wexford town”
€85,000 worth of cannabis seized in Wexford
Ten people have been arrested and around €85,000 worth of cannabis seized as part of Operation Thor across Wexford on Good Friday. A search of a house in the north of the county uncovered a grow house where officers confiscated around €43,000 in cannabis. Another €42,000 worth of cannabis seized was seized in a separateContinue reading “€85,000 worth of cannabis seized in Wexford”
Sinn Fein Easter Commemorations
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin Loch Garman are holding a series of Easter Commemorations across Co. Wexford this weekend, commencing today (Easter Saturday) with the Riverchapel Easter Commemoration at Ardamine Graveyard and the final resting place of Seán Etchingham. It takes place at 12 noon and the guest speakers are Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin andContinue reading “Sinn Fein Easter Commemorations”
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