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Whistle blows on Ferrycarrig Park

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Ferrycarrig Park will soon fade the floodlights and hang up its boots on soccer games and Wexford FC will find a new home in Wexford town following compulsory purchase to facilitate the extension and completion of the M11 between Oylegate to Rosslare Harbour. Details were provided atContinue reading “Whistle blows on Ferrycarrig Park”

First calendar goes to Cathaoirleach

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting The Community Team at Wexford County Council launched its first Community Calendar for 2024 at Wexford County Council HQ today (Monday) and the first calendar was presented to Cathaoirleach Cllr John Fleming. Cllr Fleming said; “Whether you are interested in arts and culture, sports and recreation, educationContinue reading “First calendar goes to Cathaoirleach”

War plaque ‘disappears’ at Peace Park?

By Dan Walsh A commemorative plaque erected in memory of all those from Enniscorthy and district who fought and died during the Great War, 1914-1918, has ‘disappeared’ from the wall where it was fixed at the Orchard Peace Park in Enniscorthy. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council Cllr Jackser OwensContinue reading “War plaque ‘disappears’ at Peace Park?”

Minister’s visit is cancelled today

By Dan Walsh The proposed visit of Darragh O’Brien, T.D. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to Gorey and Enniscorthy this morning (Monday) has been cancelled due to the red weather warning that is in place for 15 counties, including Wicklow, but excluding Wexford. Minister O’Brien planned to visit the St. Joseph’s Social HousingContinue reading “Minister’s visit is cancelled today”

Sunshine racing at Knockmullen House

By Dan Walsh at Knockmullen House November sunshine made life pleasant for the attendance at today’s Wexford Hunt point-to-point at Knockmullen House, New Ross, where a good afternoon’s racing took place in heavy conditions. The opening maiden race for four-year-olds concluded with the closest finish of the day; only a neck separated the Colin BoweContinue reading “Sunshine racing at Knockmullen House”

Book tells how Mick Carty recalls local sports

By Dan Walsh Rathangan Bar was packed on Friday night for the launch of a new sports biography named ‘Sportsman Mick; A Lifetime in Local Sports” by local man Mick Carty that gives an intriguing insight into the often exciting and controversial world of local GAA, soccer, pool and skittles. “Everything I’ve written about isContinue reading “Book tells how Mick Carty recalls local sports”

New Ross point-to-point on Sunday

By Dan Walsh Eighty-eight entries have been received for next Sunday’s Wexford Foxhounds point-to-point at Knockmullen House, located one mile from New Ross town, and used as a popular Autumn fixture track since 2019. The first race is off at 12.30pm. Going conditions are ‘soft’. The organising committee would love to welcome a large attendance.Continue reading “New Ross point-to-point on Sunday”

SETU Wexford Campus is “one step closer”

By Dan Walsh The Wexford Campus of the South East Technological University (SETU) is “one step closer” with confirmation today (Thursday) that the Local Authority in Wexford “is now obligated to acquire the property and the owner is required to surrender same.” Welcoming the announcement, Deputy Paul Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com; “This represents significant progress inContinue reading “SETU Wexford Campus is “one step closer””

Enniscorthy plans for international investment

By Dan Walsh IDA and Wexford County Council have confirmed today that they are partnering to secure an advanced planning permission for an ABS (Advanced Building Solution) in Enniscorthy. Welcoming the announcement, Deputy Paul Kehoe said; “The partnership will see the design and planning for state-of-the-art facilities to be used for investment by multinational companiesContinue reading “Enniscorthy plans for international investment”