By Dan Walsh in Bunclody A new book called O Were I at the Moss House; Songs of Bunclody, a compilation of songs relating to Bunclody and the surrounding area was officially launched tonight (Thursday) in Bunclody Library by Cllr John O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. Cllr O’Rourke said Aileen Lambert’s work involved poems,Continue reading “Songs of Bunclody aired in new book”
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Rosslare Harbour IPAS proposal goes before An Bord Pleanala
By Dan Walsh at Special Meeting of Wexford County Council A proposal to convert the old Great Southern Hotel building at St. Martin’s Road, Rosslare Harbour into accommodation for persons seeking international protection (an IPAS Centre) and to consider if it is classed as “an exempted development” came before a Special Meeting of Wexford CountyContinue reading “Rosslare Harbour IPAS proposal goes before An Bord Pleanala”
New visitor plan at Hook Lighthouse
By Dan Walsh The Hook Lighthouse Development Project received good news when Wexford County Council announced the appointment of Tandem Design to create an Interpretive Design and Experience Plan for the expansion of visitor experiences at the Hook Lighthouse. The project is being developed in association with Fáilte Ireland, Irish Lights and Hook Heritage CLGContinue reading “New visitor plan at Hook Lighthouse”
Man rescued from water at Ferrybank
By Dan Walsh A man who got cut off by the tide while walking near the Ferrybank area of Wexford town on Sunday evening was safely rescued by Wexford RNLI. The man alerted family members of his whereabouts and they contacted the Irish Coast Guard who coordinated the rescue. Curracloe Coast Guard unit assembled andContinue reading “Man rescued from water at Ferrybank”
60 businesses leaders attend conference
By Dan Walsh More than 60 business leaders gathered in ‘the Street’ at Wexford County Council for the Making Sustainability Happen: Funding Pathways and Success Stories Conference where the objective was to create awareness of sustainability supports via the Local Enterprise Office and partner agencies and to encourage the business community in the South EastContinue reading “60 businesses leaders attend conference”
Murphy family celebrations at Lingstown
By Dan Walsh at Lingstown point-to-point races Lough Derg Spirit made his debut over the Banks Course in the Open Lightweight Nomination Race at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, today (Sunday) and booked himself a place in the cross-country race at Cheltenham in December with the long-term plan to have a crack at the La Touche Cup atContinue reading “Murphy family celebrations at Lingstown”
Sad loss of rowing stalwart Nim Dunne
By Dan Walsh Tributes have been pouring in from the rowing and regatta community lamenting the sad passing of Jim ‘Nim’ Dunne, Park, Bree, who is regarded as one of the greatest and most passionate members of the river sport throughout his lifetime. Nim’s local club, in a statement on social media said; “Edermine FerryContinue reading “Sad loss of rowing stalwart Nim Dunne”
10,000 celebrate Gorey ‘Switch-On’
By Dan Walsh at Gorey A massive crowd estimated to be in the region of 10,000 packed Gorey’s long Main Street tonight (Saturday) to witness Santa and Mrs Claus make a special family friendly appearance on stage and perform the annual ‘Switch-On’ of the Christmas lights. Believed to be the biggest crowd ever to convergeContinue reading “10,000 celebrate Gorey ‘Switch-On’”
Lingstown point-to-point on Sunday
By Dan Walsh The going is ‘soft’ for tomorrow’s Killinick Harriers fixture at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, where the first of six races get under way at 12.30pm. There is a large entry of 141 and the feature race is the Open Race over the Banks Course which is always an exciting spectacle. And more good newsContinue reading “Lingstown point-to-point on Sunday”
Dementia Tour Bus stops at County Hall
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council recently welcomed the ‘Virtual Dementia Tour Bus’ to County Hall. The Tour allows people to experience the lived reality people with dementia can go through daily, allowing participants to gain an insight into what it is like for those who are living with dementia. Speaking after the training AnnContinue reading “Dementia Tour Bus stops at County Hall”
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