By Dan Walsh A vibrant community in Rosslare Harbour have succeeded in winning their first Green Coast Flag for 2023 and this magnificent achievement was marked by the recent official Green Flag raising ceremony performed by Cllr Lisa McDonald, Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District of Wexford County Council at Rosslare Harbour beach. Cllr Lisa McDonaldContinue reading “Rosslare Harbour flies first Green Flag”
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Cllr Fleming honoured by the Council
By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford Cllr John Fleming was elected Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council at the annual meeting held in County Hall, Carricklawn, today (Monday) where the chains of office were handed over by the outgoing Cathaoirleach, Cllr George Lawlor. The new Leas-Cathaoirleach is Cllr Ger Carthy from Rosslare District. Cllr Fleming’sContinue reading “Cllr Fleming honoured by the Council”
Nine people rescued off Kilmore Quay
By Dan Walsh It was a busy weekend at Kilmore Quay where the local lifeboat volunteer crew successfully rescued nine people in two separate incidents. Kilmore Quay RNLI were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard at 3.40pm on Saturday following reports of four swimmers in difficulty at Ballyteige Burrow beach, west of KilmoreContinue reading “Nine people rescued off Kilmore Quay”
Cllr O’Rourke is ‘captain of Team Enniscorthy’
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Council Chamber Enniscorthy Municipal District Council has a new Cathaoirleach in Cllr John O’Rourke who was selected at the annual meeting held in the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, this morning (Monday). Cllr Jackser Owens is Leas-Cathaoirleach. Cllr O’Rourke said thanks for the opportunity “to be captain of team Enniscorthy for theContinue reading “Cllr O’Rourke is ‘captain of Team Enniscorthy’”
Ballymurn commemorates 1798
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”
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”
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