By Dan Walsh Healthy Wexford and Wexford County Council, supported by the Healthy Ireland Fund, have added a new games area and playground markings in Maudlintown, Wexford town, to make the green space more playful for everyone. Replacing an obsolete piece of playground equipment, the development, which was led by the Insurance Risk Management teamContinue reading “New games area and playground opens in Maudlintown”
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Jim Bolger’s stud farm listed for sale
By Dan Walsh Renowned racehorse trainer Jim Bolger has listed Redmondstown Stud for sale, with a guide price of €975,000. The property will be offered at auction by Keane Auctioneers, Custom House Quay, Wexford, on Friday, October 17th at 12:30pm. Jim and Jackie Bolger bought the 84-acre Oylegate farm in 1990, producing seven classic winnersContinue reading “Jim Bolger’s stud farm listed for sale”
Bunclody River Slaney information meeting
By Dan Walsh The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) will hold a community information meeting about water quality on Tuesday, September 30th at 7pm in the Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club, Bunclody (Y21 N922). Members of the public, including community groups and interested individuals, are invited to attend. The Slaney Catchment, spanning parts of Wicklow,Continue reading “Bunclody River Slaney information meeting”
New book tells the stories of Kings and Saints
By Dan Walsh A new book on Ferns’ history and heritage, Beneath the Ground of Kings and Saints; The Archaeology & History of Ferns, County Wexford by Barry Lacey, was launched Thursday night at The Book Centre in Wexford. The work was launched by Chris Corlett, archaeologist at the National Monument Service who endorsed theContinue reading “New book tells the stories of Kings and Saints”
Local artists support mental health charity
By Dan Walsh Acclaimed local artists Michelle O’Neill and Jean Maskell presented Wally O’Neill with a cheque for €100 for an ‘It’s Good 2 Talk’ fundraiser at Red Books, Peter’s Square, in Wexford town. Michelle and Jean donated bookmarks featuring their paintings, which were purchased by customers at the bookshop. Wally O’Neill told WexfordLocal.com; “BeingContinue reading “Local artists support mental health charity”
Fr. Eustace served in Ferns, Our Lady’s Island and Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of Fr. Thomas (Tommy) Eustace well-known and respected retired and former Parish Priest of Our Lady’s Island, Ferns, and Administrator at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy. A native of Loughnageer, Foulksmills, he was educated locally and at St. Peter’s College, Wexford, where he was ordained on June 5th,Continue reading “Fr. Eustace served in Ferns, Our Lady’s Island and Enniscorthy”
Call to “get energy costs under control”
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin TD for the Wicklow-Wexford Constituency, Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin has called on the Government to support Sinn Féin’s proposals to end the rip-off and get energy costs under control. Speaking in Dáil Éireann as Sinn Féin published a motion to put an end to Ireland’s rip-off energy costs, Deputy Ó SúilleabháinContinue reading “Call to “get energy costs under control””
Big names at 19th New Ross piano festival
By Dan Walsh The 19th New Ross International Piano Festival takes place this week – Wednesday, September 24th-Sunday, September 28th – at St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, New Ross, featuring today’s most outstanding pianists. The festival will host pianists of all ages from a variety of backgrounds from the young Irish pianist David Vasey atContinue reading “Big names at 19th New Ross piano festival”
Deputy Brian Brennan with Irish delegation in New York.
By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Wexford, Brian Brennan is attending the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York as part of the Irish Government Delegation where world leaders will gather to discuss the greatest challenges facing the world today. Deputy Brennan has been selected for this delegation due to his consistently strongContinue reading “Deputy Brian Brennan with Irish delegation in New York.”
Increased capacity on Rosslare-Dunkirk route
By Dan Walsh From Friday, September 26th, Victoria Seaways will replace Optima Seaways on the Rosslare-Dunkirk route, bringing more capacity and offering both passengers and freight customers greater space and comfort on every crossing. Victoria Seaways features upgraded facilities, with increased cabin numbers, additional freight lane metres, and improved amenities on board, making it aContinue reading “Increased capacity on Rosslare-Dunkirk route”
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