By Dan Walsh A major burst to a water main in the Clonard area of Wexford town overnight has caused low water levels at the Coolcotts Reservoir. The areas impacted are Whiterock Hill, Whitemill, Ard Carman, Clonard, Coolcotts, Ferndale and surrounding areas. Uisce Éireann is working with Wexford County Council to restore water supply asContinue reading “Water supply issues in Wexford town”
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Gorey celebrates hurling final victory
By Dan Walsh in Gorey A sensational afternoon in Chadwick’s Wexford Park this afternoon where Naomh Éanna beat Oylegate-Glenbrien, 2-18 to 2-12, to secure the cup and become county champions for the second time (first in 2018) following an entertaining Pettitt’s Wexford senior hurling championship final in front of an attendance of 6,800 spectators. GoreyContinue reading “Gorey celebrates hurling final victory”
10 new CCTV cameras for Bunclody
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council hopes to install 10 new CCTV cameras at eight locations within Bunclody town centre and plans are available for public inspection. The purpose of this is to provide a deterrent to crime and anti-social behaviour and improve public safety. The proposals have been agreed with An Garda Siochana. PlansContinue reading “10 new CCTV cameras for Bunclody”
DO NOT SWIM at Carne Beach
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is advising that ‘Do Not Swim’ notices have been issued for Carne Beach after testing conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality showed elevated levels for E. Coli and Intestinal enterococci bacteria. Following consultation with the HSE, ‘Do Not Swim’ warning notices are issuedContinue reading “DO NOT SWIM at Carne Beach”
Lay ministry training plans for Diocese of Ferns
By Dan Walsh A decline in vocations, reduced numbers and the ageing profile of serving clergy is at crisis point in the Diocese of Ferns and an invitation by Pope Francis and the expressed wishes of the people of the diocese is inviting women and men to participate in new lay ministry roles in theContinue reading “Lay ministry training plans for Diocese of Ferns”
Mystery ‘secret room’ discovered at Johnstown Castle
By Dan Walsh at Johnstown Castle A secret room in the 800-year-old gothic-revival Johnstown Castle, near Wexford town, has been discovered during conservation works and the story is generating massive public interest. As restoration works continue the Castle and gardens through 2023 a brand-new discovery was made on Sunday, August 13th by a carpenter whoContinue reading “Mystery ‘secret room’ discovered at Johnstown Castle”
New Map Room opening at Monksgrange
By Dan Walsh As part of the programme for National Heritage Week, Monksgrange Archives are hosting lecture programme Heritage Afternoon at Monksgrange, Rathnure, next Sunday starting at 2pm, where most focus is reserved on the opening of the archive’s new Map Room displaying the large plan chest funded last year by the Heritage Council. TheContinue reading “New Map Room opening at Monksgrange”
New dolmen trail opens
By Dan Walsh The Ballybrittas Dolmen Trail, located on Bree Hill was officially opened last Sunday by Cllr. John O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. The dolmen dates from the neolithic period (4000 – 2500 BC) and is probably Wexford’s oldest standing structure. The Tomb consists of two large portal stones and a backstoneContinue reading “New dolmen trail opens”
Busy Sunday for Wexford RNLI
By Dan Walsh Wexford RNLI responded to two call outs back-to-back last Sunday. The lifeboat crew were first tasked with assisting two people whose boat suffered engine failure inside Wexford Harbour at 1.08pm. The lifeboat crew arrived on scene at 1.18pm and after assessing the situation, they decided the safest option was to secure aContinue reading “Busy Sunday for Wexford RNLI”
Fountain damage on Friary Hill
By Dan Walsh An ancient cast iron water fountain on the route of the celebrated Enniscorthy-made film Brooklyn, written by local scriptwriter Colm Toibín, located on Friary Hill with the junction of Lower Church Street was damaged recently. It looks like the old fountain, one of the few surviving in the town and located onContinue reading “Fountain damage on Friary Hill”
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