By Dan Walsh The 110th anniversary of the 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy takes place on Easter Monday with a celebration of Mass at 10am in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy. The Reserve Defence Forces’ Colour Party and St. Colman’s Pipe Band, Ballindaggin, will lead the parade through Main Street, Pig Market Hill, Wafer Street, and intoContinue reading “110th Enniscorthy 1916 Rising Commemoration”
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‘Points’ wins keep rolling for Wexford
By Dan Walsh Easter Saturday point-to-point races took place at Loughanmore, Co. Antrim where four of the seven winners had made the long journey from Co. Wexford. Rob James trained and rode newcomer Glebe House in the Matchmaker Syndicate colours to victory in the maiden race for four-year-old geldings. Boolavogue rider Matt Gahan scored aContinue reading “‘Points’ wins keep rolling for Wexford”
Sign fell down at 1798 Centre
By Dan Walsh A large portion of the signage on the roof at the entrance of the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy has come crashing to the ground. The unprecedented incident happened last week ahead of the busy Easter period at the Centre, however, the soothing news is that the Centre continues to welcomeContinue reading “Sign fell down at 1798 Centre”
Good Friday news for Enniscorthy heritage
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is to receive €287,864 in funding as part of the Historic Towns Initiative, which is a joint initiative between the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Heritage Council. The funding will help tackle vacancy, provide jobs through heritage-led regeneration, and will support traditional building skills. The Enniscorthy fundingContinue reading “Good Friday news for Enniscorthy heritage”
Gorey school awarded LGBTQ+ Quality Mark
By Dan Walsh Creagh College, Gorey, has received the Belong To LGBTQ+ Quality Mark, recognising its work over an 18-month period to create safe, welcoming and inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ young people, at a ceremony in The Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. Creagh College was among 39 post‑primary schools and Youthreach centres from across Ireland recognised atContinue reading “Gorey school awarded LGBTQ+ Quality Mark”
Comóradh na Cásca 1916
By Dan Walsh Despite poor weather conditions on Easter Thursday New Ross Sinn Féin held the first 1916 Easter Commemoration in County Wexford. Remembering Michael O’Hanrahan and all those who fought for Irish Freedom. Main speaker Kayley Goodison spoke about remembering the past and recognising the continued relevance of the ideals set out in theContinue reading “Comóradh na Cásca 1916”
John Busher Exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Enniscorthy-born artist John Busher presents Fallow Bridge, a new commission and site-specific installation supported by Wexford County Council (Commemoration Award 2025) in Enniscorthy Castle. A series of sculptures was created in response to the destruction of infrastructure during the War of Independence and Civil War in a local context,Continue reading “John Busher Exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle”
Motorcyclist seriously injured near Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision around 4pm yesterday (Tuesday) involving a van and a motorcycle at Fairfield on the Enniscorthy to Monart road. The motorcyclist (an adult male in his late teens) was brought by air ambulance to Cork University Hospital, where he is beingContinue reading “Motorcyclist seriously injured near Enniscorthy”
Pay parking coming to Ferns?
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District monthly meeting Just when motoring costs have skyrocketed at the fuel pumps and insurance costs have soared, there are calls for the introduction of pay parking on the Main Street in Ferns. Conscious that today (Wednesday) is April 1st, I wish to clarify that the matter was raisedContinue reading “Pay parking coming to Ferns?”
Duncormick teenager safe and well
UPDATE; Abbie Reid has been found safe and well. No further action is required. Thanks to the media and the public for their help. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Abbie Reid (15), who is reported missing from Duncormick, Co. Wexford since Sunday 29th March 2026. Abbie was last seenContinue reading “Duncormick teenager safe and well”
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