The Reverend Ciarán Kavanagh was ordained a priest for the Church of Ireland’s Ordained Local Ministry (OLM) in St Iberius Church, Wexford by The Right Reverend Adrian Wilkinson, Bishop of Cashel, Ferns & Ossory on Sunday, January 8th. A Diocesan Reader since 2005 Ciarán is the fifth trainee of the new Church of Ireland OrdainedContinue reading “Ordination in Wexford “
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Sam says ‘goodbye’ to the RNLI
By Dan Walsh Sam Kennedy has stepped down as Lifeboat Operations Manager with Courtown RNLI after 37 years of dedicated service and friends and colleagues recently gathered in the lifeboat station to record their appreciation. Sam became a search and rescue volunteer in the mid-1980s with the Courtown Inshore Rescue crew and continued as anContinue reading “Sam says ‘goodbye’ to the RNLI”
Changes at Enniscorthy Council
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy District Council Meeting Tributes were paid to District Manager Ger Mackey and Executive Engineer Tadhg O’Corcora, both of whom attended their last meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Presentation Centre today. Mr Mackey moves to the Housing Department of Wexford County Council while Mr O’Corcora retires afterContinue reading “Changes at Enniscorthy Council”
Sunday’s point-to-point scene
By Dan Walsh Two point-to-point meetings today at Clonmel at and Carrigarostig, Co. Cork, and only two Wexford successes, both at the Cork venue, where the going conditions were ‘heavy’. Calli Black, a faller on her only previous outing, made amends with a front running display and a four lengths victory for Caitriona and MichaelContinue reading “Sunday’s point-to-point scene”
€164,000 drugs seized in Wexford town
Gardaí in Wexford seized approximately €164,000 worth of suspected cocaine and arrested and charged one man following the search of a residence in Wexford town on Thursday as part of Operation Tara. At approximately 5.30pm, Gardaí conducted a search under warrant where approximately €164,000 worth of suspected cocaine and a small quantity of suspected cannabisContinue reading “€164,000 drugs seized in Wexford town”
Enniscorthy welcome for Alejandro, (9)
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Upwards of 150 vintage cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles brought Enniscorthy to a standstill for a short time tonight (Friday) as they travelled in convoy from The Promenade beside the River Slaney to Old Forge Road, Milehouse, in celebration and to show love and support for Alejandro Miszan, (9), whoContinue reading “Enniscorthy welcome for Alejandro, (9)”
Dog victim Alejandro returns home
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Nine-year-old Alejandro Miszan has been discharged from hospital after seven weeks having sustained horrific facial injuries from a dog attack while playing football outside his home at Enniscorthy on November 27th. Speaking on RTÉ News, Alejandro said he was delighted to be home in Enniscorthy and appreciated the welcome fromContinue reading “Dog victim Alejandro returns home”
New €12m hub opens in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh A company of international repute and founded 60 years ago, Nolan Transport, originally from New Ross, officially opened a new 35-acre, €12 million Global Logistics Park at Drinagh on the Rosslare Road, south of Wexford town, creating 30 new jobs in the process, today (Wednesday). The world has seen unprecedented demand forContinue reading “New €12m hub opens in Wexford town”
Investigation follows Milehouse burglary
By Dan Walsh Gardaí at Enniscorthy Station are investigating a burglary which took place at Milehouse, Enniscorthy, on Monday evening and are seeking assistance from the public in relation to a burglary at a private house yesterday evening between 5.20pm and 7.30pm. An electronic safe was stolen from the property and Gardaí are aware thatContinue reading “Investigation follows Milehouse burglary”
Rail works at Enniscorthy tunnel
By Dan Walsh Iarnród Éireann will be carrying out essential maintenance at Enniscorthy tunnel during night-time hours this week and wish this be known to residents living near the railway work area. The works will take place from Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, January 10th/11th until Friday night/Saturday morning, January 13th/14th between the hours of 10pm toContinue reading “Rail works at Enniscorthy tunnel”
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