By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Annual Meeting in Gorey “I am deeply honoured and sincerely grateful to accept the position of Cathaoirleach of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council and I would like to thank my fellow councillors for placing their trust and confidence in me,” the words of Cllr Mary Farrell who was elected unopposedContinue reading “Cllr Mary Farrell is new Cathaoirleach”
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Enniscorthy is ‘Credit Union of the Year’
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Credit Union has been named “Credit Union of the Year” at the prestigious South East Radio Customer Service Awards 2026 held recently in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy. Businesses and organisations from across the County Wexford gathered to celebrate outstanding dedication in service to customers in a wide range of industries. TheContinue reading “Enniscorthy is ‘Credit Union of the Year’”
To the memory of the men, women and children on Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill The Longest Day, Father’s Day and 228th anniversary of the Battle of Vinegar Hill were celebrated in ceremonial style on Vinegar Hill, overlooking Enniscorthy town, on Sunday evening. The principal speaker was historian Jacqui Hynes, joint editor of Wexford Rebels of 1798 (with Ronan O’Flaherty) who said; “Archaeological researchContinue reading “To the memory of the men, women and children on Vinegar Hill”
Farmers Market stays at Abbey Square
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council monthly meeting Enniscorthy Farmers Market is happy with its Abbey Square location, especially with the parking on Abbey Quay, and while it might be under review it is going nowhere at present. That was the view of Enniscorthy District Manager, Claire Lawless, following a suggestion from CllrContinue reading “Farmers Market stays at Abbey Square”
Blue Flag raised above Duncannon
By Dan Walsh A new generation of Duncannon residents have grown up since 2007 with the absence of a Blue Flag, however, the tide has turned in 2026 and the community was excited by the Duncannon Blue Flag Raising Ceremony that took place on Friday. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan said; “ItContinue reading “Blue Flag raised above Duncannon”
Enniscorthy recalls 200 years of the Presentation Sisters
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Bishop Ger Nash led the events at Enniscorthy this afternoon celebrating The Presentation Sisters Order – 250 years since the foundation in Cork, 200 years since arrival in Enniscorthy and 25 years since the Order closed its Enniscorthy Convent. Bishop Nash welcomed everyone to “the sacred space where Sisters wereContinue reading “Enniscorthy recalls 200 years of the Presentation Sisters”
John G Murphy retires from Tirlán Board
By Dan Walsh Tirlán Co‐operative Society Limited (“Tirlán Co‐op”) has confirmed that John G. Murphy has announced his intention to retire from the Board of the Co‐operative. Craanford, Co. Wexford native John has made a significant contribution to Tirlán over many years, serving on the Co-op Board since 2010 and as Chairperson from October 2020Continue reading “John G Murphy retires from Tirlán Board”
1798; Enniscorthy Longest Day weekend programme
By Dan Walsh The National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy has announced an exciting programme of events to mark the anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion and the Longest Day Weekend – Saturday and Sunday, June 20th and 21st. Assembling historians, local experts and musicians the weekend programme offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore theContinue reading “1798; Enniscorthy Longest Day weekend programme”
Cllr Staples demands action on derelict properties
By Dan Walsh Local Fine Gael Cllr Robbie Staples has backed Tánaiste Simon Harris’s call for stronger action on derelict properties, stating that “tackling dereliction is essential if Ireland is to address its housing shortage.” Speaking with WexfordLocal.com, Cllr Staples said; “I fully agree with the Tánaiste. We have derelict and vacant buildings right acrossContinue reading “Cllr Staples demands action on derelict properties”
Death of Courtown author Anna Kinsella
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Anna Kinsella, formerly of Courtown Harbour, who was a respected local historian and best known as the author of The Windswept Shore; A History of the Courtown District first published in 1982. In the introduction to her published work, Anna wrote; “This book was commenced as aContinue reading “Death of Courtown author Anna Kinsella”
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