By Dan Walsh An Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme to assist small businesses, sports clubs, community and voluntary organisations, unable to secure flood insurance and affected by recent flooding events in New Ross has been opened. Deputy Paul Kehoe said; “I contacted the Tánaiste as soon as I was aware of the impact of the flashContinue reading “Support scheme for New Ross flooding”
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175 years of service at Kilmore Quay Lifeboat Station
By Dan Walsh This summer marks 175 years since a lifeboat service was first established in Kilmore Quay and the distinguished occasion will be celebrated with an exhibition curated by local author and historian, John Power, this weekend on Saturday and Sunday in the Stella Maris Centre, Kilmore Quay. In 1846 the Royal National LifeboatContinue reading “175 years of service at Kilmore Quay Lifeboat Station”
Wexford Rose Joy hugs everyone!
By Dan Walsh Wexford Rose Joy Quigley from Ferns was the final interviewee on last night’s televised International Rose of Tralee Festival, and she gave a masterful performance with lots of laughter and banter with host Daithí Ó Sé. “I am so much a hugger,” Joy told Daithí and she continued; “I just love aContinue reading “Wexford Rose Joy hugs everyone!”
Fintan’s ‘Farsiders’ premiere sold out!
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-born actor Fintan Kelly is writer and director of an exciting new play ‘Farsiders’ and the world premiere takes place in the Presentation Arts Centre on Tuesday night, and there are also performances on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and Saturday. Fintan told WexfordLocal.com; “I’m delighted that the premiere night is all soldContinue reading “Fintan’s ‘Farsiders’ premiere sold out!”
Gorey Fire Service helping the neighbours
By Dan Walsh Gorey Fire Service assisted units from Arklow and Wicklow at a major fire at The Croghan Industrial Estate in Arklow on Sunday afternoon. The Arklow Fire Service team were quickly to the scene as it was located in the same estate, the blaze was quickly brought under control and extinguished due toContinue reading “Gorey Fire Service helping the neighbours”
Swordsman in the Dungeon at the castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The Digital Survey of a Swordsman in the Dungeon was officially launched this evening at Enniscorthy Castle by Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council as part of the ‘Writing on the Wall’ autumnal exhibition. Cllr Browne said he was delighted to unveil the exhibition and acknowledged thatContinue reading “Swordsman in the Dungeon at the castle”
Major fire closes M11
By Dan Walsh The M11 northbound lane between junctions 24 (Frankfort/Clough) and 25 (Ballydawmore/Enniscorthy is closed to traffic after a trailer loaded with straw caught fire and spread onto the embankment sending high flames and smoke into the air. The incident occurred around 4pm this afternoon. Sources at the scene say that the tractor wasContinue reading “Major fire closes M11”
Monksgrange Heritage Open Afternoon
By Dan Walsh A one hour guided tour with personal commentary by Jeremy Hill on the heritage of landscape and garden at Monksgrange next Sunday will commence at 2pm. Outdoor footwear is suggested. You will hear about the role of landscape trees, admire the oaks of the original avenue planted in 1750 and hear aboutContinue reading “Monksgrange Heritage Open Afternoon”
Youths last seen in Bridgetown area
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old youths Charli and Ruby McGlynn who were last seen in the Bridgetown area at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday, August 13th. Charli is described as approximately 5 foot 6 inches in height with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes.Continue reading “Youths last seen in Bridgetown area”
Boy 11963 to be laid to rest in Gorey
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Gorey resident John Cameron, Oakhill, Ramstown, autobiographer of Boy 11963, a unique account of overcoming almost insurmountable obstacles to find out who he truly was! At only five months old, John Cameron was abandoned in a Dublin orphanage, and fostered out as a child labourer by ageContinue reading “Boy 11963 to be laid to rest in Gorey”
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