By Dan Walsh Two Wexford students have won top prizes in this year’s 69th Texaco Children’s Art Competition. In the 9-11 years age category, first prize was won by 10-years old Lilia Litwin, a pupil at Gorey Educate Together National School, for her artwork entitled ‘My Self Portrait’. Her work is described by Professor GranvilleContinue reading “Talented students won top prizes”
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Solo art and design exhibition opens in Gorey
By Dan Walsh in Gorey Library A first solo exhibition by Gorey-based artist Trish Middleton using as many sustainably sourced materials as possible opened in Gorey Library tonight (Thursday) and will be available until April 27th. The official opening was performed by Lisa Byrne, Visual Arts Manager and curator at Presentation Arts Centre in conjunctionContinue reading “Solo art and design exhibition opens in Gorey”
Plans for 22 CCTV cameras in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Wexford Co. Council proposes to install a new closed circuit television system in Enniscorthy Town Centre to replace the existing CCTV system. It is proposed to install 22 CCTV cameras at locations within Enniscorthy Town which have been agreed with An Garda Siochana. A spokesperson for Wexford County Council said; “The purposeContinue reading “Plans for 22 CCTV cameras in Enniscorthy”
Paschal was well-known Gorey businessman
By Dan Walsh Gorey communities are mourning the sad loss of well-known Gorey businessman, Paschal Whitmore, who was laid to rest in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Gorey, following Requiem Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Gorey, yesterday (Wednesday). From The Avenue, Gorey, and formerly of Whitmore Jewellers 37 Main Street, Gorey, Paschal passed away peacefully on Friday,Continue reading “Paschal was well-known Gorey businessman”
Bees link saints Aidan and David in Ferns
By Dan Walsh A new public art commission will be launched in St. Edan’s Cathedral, Ferns. Do the Little Things is a new public artwork designed for two locations: Ferns and St David’s, Pembrokeshire, commissioned by Ancient Connections and is an EU funded cross border arts, heritage and tourism project. Bedwyr Williams’ distinctive proposal wasContinue reading “Bees link saints Aidan and David in Ferns”
“The soft soil of Wexford is falling into the sea”
By Dan Walsh at special meeting of Wexford County Council Wexford’s coastline consists of 260kms, one of the biggest in the country, and 211kms is described as ‘soft coastline’ and is vulnerable to erosion, members learned at a special meeting of Wexford County Council on “climate change, coastal erosion, coastal flooding and rising sea levels”Continue reading ““The soft soil of Wexford is falling into the sea””
Celebrating Easter at the races
By Dan Walsh The big Easter Monday racing interest centred on the Irish Grand National meeting at Fairyhouse where long shots prevailed and odds-on favourites lost out, but Wexford interests were served well at three venues. At Fairyhouse Colm Murphy’s Killena, Gorey, stables enjoyed success with Mac’s Charm ridden by Brian Hayes in the handicapContinue reading “Celebrating Easter at the races”
Launch of Darkness into Light in May
By Dan Walsh The county launch for Pieta’s Darkness Into Light (DIL) walk was held last Sunday in Whites Hotel, Wexford, and was officially opened by Beat FM radio presenter Shonagh Lyons. Cllr Leonard Kelly addressed the attendance, talking about the importance of mental health and charities such as Pieta House on assisting those inContinue reading “Launch of Darkness into Light in May”
Enniscorthy remembers the Easter Rising
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Aidan Browne recalled the local events of the Easter Rising of 1916 and laid a wreath at the ’98 memorial during the annual commemoration in Market Square this morning. Cllr Browne said it was an honour to preside at the 107th anniversary ofContinue reading “Enniscorthy remembers the Easter Rising”
Oulart remembers and call for border poll on unity
By Dan Walsh in Oulart Members of Oulart Company 3rd Battalion North Wexford Brigade who were active during the 1916 Easter Rising were remembered with a roll call at the second annual Mise Éire commemoration held at the Mise Éire monument in Oulart this morning (Sunday). Ms. Bridget Mythen read the roll of honour whileContinue reading “Oulart remembers and call for border poll on unity”
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