By Dan Walsh at Ballymurn Focus on the 225th anniversary commemorations of the 1798 Rebellion switched to Ballymurn today (Sunday) where wreath laying and commemoration in words and song took place at memorials around the village. St. Colman’s Pipe Band, Ballindaggin, first led a march, accompanied by a banner carried by Wesley and Saoirse CourtneyContinue reading “Ballymurn commemorates 1798”
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Enniscorthy survives a downpour
By Dan Walsh It was a Sunday of “two contrasting seasons in the same day” in the Enniscorthy district this ‘sunny’ afternoon as heavy and thundery outbreaks of hail lashed much of the countryside around 3pm. An unprecedented large pile of hail was observed along the streets around the Market Square area of the townContinue reading “Enniscorthy survives a downpour”
Remembering ‘John Kelly the Boy from Killanne’
By Dan Walsh at Killanne Legendary writer PJ McCall immortalised ‘John Kelly, the Boy from Killanne’ in his writings, and at the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion commemorations in Killanne today (Sunday) Willie Moore, with the support of local children, gave a precious rendition of the special ballad as wreaths were laid at aContinue reading “Remembering ‘John Kelly the Boy from Killanne’”
Cllr Pip is new Gorey district leader
By Dan Walsh Boolavogue-born Cllr Pip Breen is the new Cathaoirleach of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council following the annual general meeting held in the Chamber at Gorey Civic Buildings last Tuesday. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Cllr Breen said his priorities for the coming year includes the completion of the footpath from Gorey to Courtown, the renovationContinue reading “Cllr Pip is new Gorey district leader”
1798; Kilmore Quay Summer School
By Dan Walsh The 1798 Kilmore Quay Summer School begins at 10am tomorrow (Saturday) where one of the highlights is a panel discussion entitled ‘3 Landlords, 3 Castles and 3 Leaders’ recalling the life and times of Beauchamp Bagenal Harvey (Bargy Castle), Cornelius Grogan (Johnstown Castle) and Dr. John Colclough (Ballyteigue Castle) in the StellaContinue reading “1798; Kilmore Quay Summer School”
Launch of Wexford town heritage plan
By Dan Walsh Her Worship the Mayor, Cllr Maura Bell, officially launched the Heritage-Led Regeneration Plan for Wexford Town in Wexford Arts Centre today (Friday) with funding from the Heritage Council and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage through the Historic Towns Initiative. Cllr Bell said; “I am delighted to officially launch theContinue reading “Launch of Wexford town heritage plan”
‘Keep Wexford Beautiful’ launch
By Dan Walsh Entries are invited for the 2023 Keep Wexford Beautiful Competition following the launch by Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr George Lawlor. Cllr Lawlor said; “This competition encourages people to think and act locally on a range of environmental issues such as waste prevention, accessibility, biodiversity and heritage preservation. It encourages everyoneContinue reading “‘Keep Wexford Beautiful’ launch”
Forecourt fire at Castlebridge
By Dan Walsh Emergency services rushed to Castlebridge on Wednesday afternoon when a fire broke out on the forecourt at Flanagan’s Service Station in the village. The call went out as rush hour was building just before 5pm and 14 minutes later at 5.08pm the fire service arrived on the scene. The incident involved aContinue reading “Forecourt fire at Castlebridge”
Motorboat on the rocks in Wexford Harbour
By Dan Walsh Wexford RNLI rescued two people on Tuesday evening after their motorboat was grounded on rocks that form part of the tidal defence, known locally as the North Training Wall in Wexford Harbour. The volunteer crew were just completing a routine training exercise when they were requested by the Irish Coast Guard atContinue reading “Motorboat on the rocks in Wexford Harbour”
Feet Of A Dancer wins for Sarah
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Racecourse The aptly named filly Feet Of A Dancer (13/2) was the equestrian queen of Bettyville Park this evening (Wednesday) after winning the lady riders’ handicap hurdle by four lengths for local jockey Sarah Kavanagh from Ardcavan, just outside Wexford town. Trained by Paul Nolan at Toberona Stables, Enniscorthy theContinue reading “Feet Of A Dancer wins for Sarah”
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