By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The strong smell of gunpowder, the crackle of gunfire and the boom of the cannon rang out over Enniscorthy this afternoon for the annual Rebellion Day commemorations. Events began at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre for Camp Day with stalls, food, a display of weapons and information about them fromContinue reading “Enniscorthy battle on Rebellion Day”
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O’Neill and Bowe are champions again
By Dan Walsh The 42nd annual Point-to-Point racing awards were presented at a function in Hotel Minella, Clonmel, last weekend where two Wexford sportsmen were feted – champion rider Barry O’Neill and champion handler Colin Bowe. Barry O’Neill is The Irish Field Champion rider for the sixth time with 64 winners from 195 rides whichContinue reading “O’Neill and Bowe are champions again”
Enniscorthy Rockin’ till August
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle There was an air of celebration and festivity at the official launch of the 8th annual Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend and details of this year’s event were unveiled at a special launch at Enniscorthy Castle last evening (Friday). Festival Chairman,Continue reading “Enniscorthy Rockin’ till August”
17 new homes launched at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Droichead Carley, Enniscorthy A new 17-house project at Driochead Carley, at a cost of €205,000 per unit, located beside the Ross Road roundabout at Enniscorthy, was officially launched by Minister James Browne TD and Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council today (Friday). Minister Browne said he was delightedContinue reading “17 new homes launched at Enniscorthy”
Man (56) missing from Enniscorthy
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 56 year old Fran Murphy who is missing from the Enniscorthy area since Wednesday evening, June 14th 2023. Fran is described as being 5’8 with a broad build, short grey hair and brown eyes. When last seen, he was wearing brown shorts,Continue reading “Man (56) missing from Enniscorthy”
Road crash on Ferrycarrig N11
By Dan Walsh Three vehicles were involved in a road traffic collision on the N11 at the entrance to the Ferycarrig Hotel which occurred around 5.30pm this evening (Thursday). Emergency services were quickly on the scene including units of the Wexford Fire Service who are involved in union matters and restrictions of their duties. ThreeContinue reading “Road crash on Ferrycarrig N11”
On the Enniscorthy honours list are…
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle It was top of the world stuff on the scorching roof of Enniscorthy Castle this heatwave June evening where local achievers gathered to collect their awards at the Civic Reception organised by Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. Cathoirleach Cllr Aidan Browne welcomed all to the event and said; “I takeContinue reading “On the Enniscorthy honours list are…”
Enniscorthy on water usage alert
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, advises customers in Enniscorthy and surrounding areas on the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme that essential night-time water restrictions are required from Friday night, June 16th until Monday morning, June 19th from 11pm to 6am on each of the three nights to help reservoir levelsContinue reading “Enniscorthy on water usage alert”
New local area plan for Wexford Town
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is preparing a new local area plan for Wexford Town and is encouraging everyone to get involved and have their say on how the town should grow and develop over the period of the plan. Mayor of the Borough District of Wexford, Cllr Maura Bell said; “We’d like toContinue reading “New local area plan for Wexford Town”
Enniscorthy civic recognition awards
By Dan Walsh at the Presentation Centre There was a distinguished gathering in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, last night (Wednesday) where groups and individual were invited to recognise their achievements at local, county and national level. Speaking at the event Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council said the event was organisedContinue reading “Enniscorthy civic recognition awards”
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