By Dan Walsh Upgrade works providing improved quality drinking water for 11,000 customers are due to commence on the treated water storage facility at Kilmallock Bridge serving Castlebridge, Curracloe, Ballymurn, Crossabeg, Glenbrien, Screen and Oylegate. Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council made the official announcement today. Speaking about the benefits of thisContinue reading “Improved quality drinking water for 11,000”
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Enniscorthy welcomes Blackstairs Blues
By Dan Walsh The Indian summer temperatures are set to last until the end of this week, at least, just in time to celebrate the 29th annual Blackstairs Blues music festival keeping the sound of music alive at nine lively venues around Enniscorthy. The festival kicks off on Thursday at 7pm in Enniscorthy Library withContinue reading “Enniscorthy welcomes Blackstairs Blues”
Man, (80) drowns on Curracloe beach
By Dan Walsh An 80-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty at Curracloe beach today (Tuesday). It is understood that he is not from Wexford and was visiting the popular seaside with his family. He had been swimming at Curracloe when he became ill. Members of the public rushed to the scene and removedContinue reading “Man, (80) drowns on Curracloe beach”
Enniscorthy man has died in Canada
By Dan Walsh Fond memories and lasting friendship of David McCoy have been revived in his native town of Enniscorthy following the sad news of his lamented death at Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on November 17th, 2022. He was aged 79 years. The ashes of David McCoy will be interred in Enniscorthy and the interment ceremonyContinue reading “Enniscorthy man has died in Canada”
Wexford wins for Neville, Nolan and Bowe
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Local trainers kept the punters happy at Bettyville Park on Friday evening with three local winners shared between Seamus Neville of Brideswell, Paul Nolan of Toberona Stables, Davidstown, and champion point-to-point handler Colin Bowe from Kiltealy. Seamus Neville saddled Brideswell Lad, (11/4) fav, running in the colours of hisContinue reading “Wexford wins for Neville, Nolan and Bowe”
Road safety issues at Gorey school
By Dan Walsh Following the retirement of a school warden at a Gorey school with over 700 pupils, serious road safety issues have arisen due to a delay in replacing the school warden because of a bureaucratic process. The crossing on St. Michael’s Road, opposite the entrance to Bunscoil Loreto, is causing traffic chaos whichContinue reading “Road safety issues at Gorey school”
Friday evening racing at Wexford
By Dan Walsh All roads lead to Wexford Racecourse tomorrow (Friday) for the final evening meeting of the 2023 racing season where 79 entries have been received for the seven-race card comprising of four hurdle races and three steeplechases. The first race is off at 4.15pm. The going is reported ‘Good, Good to yielding inContinue reading “Friday evening racing at Wexford”
Sarah (17) exhibits paintings in Tokyo
By Dan Walsh A prizewinning artwork chosen from this year’s 69th Texaco Children’s Art Competition entitled ‘The Points Race’, by Sarah McLoughlin, (17), from Bridgetown College, was one of four Irish paintings exhibited at the 24th International High School Arts Festival which took place in Tokyo recently. Sponsored by the International Foundation for Arts andContinue reading “Sarah (17) exhibits paintings in Tokyo”
New 3-seat Wicklow-Wexford constituency
By Dan Walsh The Electoral Commission Constituency Review Report 2023, launched today, recommends the formation of a new 3-seat constituency called Wicklow-Wexford. This constituency should comprise 41 electoral districts with a population of 49,743 from north Wexford and 31 electoral districts with a population of 35,708 from south Wicklow. The Wicklow-Wexford constituency would have aContinue reading “New 3-seat Wicklow-Wexford constituency”
The Deeps Bridge to remain closed
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has announced a temporary road closure extension to The Deeps Bridge over the River Slaney between Crossabeg and Killurin from tomorrow (Thursday) until Friday, October 20th. The bridge was closed last January to facilitate extensive restoration and specialised reinforcement work at a cost of €2 million, but WexfordLocal.com understandsContinue reading “The Deeps Bridge to remain closed”
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