By Dan Walsh Marching sports and cultural organisations, floats and vintage machinery, music and colour, are some of the amazing features of the St. Patrick’s Day parade, and of course the children, the families, the atmosphere and the crowds! Tonight, Met Éireann gave us the forecast; “St. Patrick’s Day morning will be mostly cloudy withContinue reading “Lá Fhéile Pádraig Contae Loch Garman”
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Smart Village strategy for Courtown/Riverchapel
By Dan Walsh at Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey A new 64-page report outlining a Smart Village innovative plan for future investment and development in the Courtown and Riverchapel region of North Wexford was unveiled at a well-attended public meeting held in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, last Monday night. Linda Sinnott, Chair of Courtown CommunityContinue reading “Smart Village strategy for Courtown/Riverchapel”
Wexford prepares for Fleadh 2024
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting There was a ‘dancing at the crossroads’ atmosphere at last Monday’s monthy meeting of Wexford County Council held at Carricklawn HQ where members were rejoicing at the welcome news that Wexford town has been chosen to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024. The only missing ingredientContinue reading “Wexford prepares for Fleadh 2024”
Canon Hayden is new Archdeacon
By Dan Walsh Reverend Canon Mark Hayden of the Gorey Group of Parishes has been appointed as new Archdeacon of Ossory and Leighlin by the Bishop of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory, the Right Reverend Adrian Wilkinson. Announcing the new appointment, Bishop Wilkinson said; “I am delighted that Mark Hayden has accepted my invitation to takeContinue reading “Canon Hayden is new Archdeacon”
Drama Festival time in Carnew
By Dan Walsh The 16th South Wicklow Drama Festival takes place in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, from next Saturday (March 18th) for nine nights until Sunday, March 26th once again there is a wonderful and varied line up of plays lined up with many of the local groups taking part along with Drama Groups fromContinue reading “Drama Festival time in Carnew”
Sarah does Bree Macra proud
Members of Bree Macra Na Feirme are proud of the impressive performance of Sarah Byrne and would like to congratulate Sarah who was runner-up in the Impromptu Public Speaking All-Ireland Final in Ennis last Saturday night. Sarah spoke on the topics of Friendship, Cyclists, and Space Travel. Huge congratulations also to Josephine O’Neil of CallanContinue reading “Sarah does Bree Macra proud”
Barry O’Neill tops at Lingstown
By Dan Walsh at Lingstown, Tomhaggard Champion rider Barry O’Neill was in brilliant form at Lingstown this afternoon where he rode a treble to further stretch his lead in the national point-to-point riders’ championship. Donnchadh Doyle saddled two winners at Lingstown and another at Belclare, Co. Galway, to record a treble on the day. BarryContinue reading “Barry O’Neill tops at Lingstown”
140 artists in Enniscorthy Exhibition
By Dan Walsh at Presentation Art Centre, Enniscorthy Artwork by 140 artists from all across Ireland were welcomed at tonight’s (Saturday) reception for the 7th annual Open Call Exhibition taking place in the Presentation Art Centre, Convent Road, Enniscorthy, Visual Art Manager Lisa Byrne welcomed tonight’s guests and told WexfordLocal.com that “this annual exhibition isContinue reading “140 artists in Enniscorthy Exhibition”
Fleadh 2024 is coming to Wexford
By Dan Walsh Fleadh Cheoil na Éireann 2024, organised by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, will be held in Wexford town from August 4th to 11th following an official announcement by the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Ard Comhairle in Dublin today. The other applicant for the Fleadh was Belfast. Wexford has a long history in Comhaltas and hasContinue reading “Fleadh 2024 is coming to Wexford”
Designs from Wexford at Dublin City Junk Kouture
During the showcase, 80 creations crafted by young designers aged 13 -18 years from across the North, South, East, South-East and West of Ireland were chosen to represent their region at the Dublin City Final taking place this May. Taking to one of Ireland’s most prestigious stages, Wexford’s five finalist team will face stiff competitionContinue reading “Designs from Wexford at Dublin City Junk Kouture”
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