Call for investment in Rosslare-Dublin rail link

By Dan Walsh Senator Malcolm Byrne has called for an urgent plan of investment in the Dublin to Rosslare railway line following a report from Irish Rail that warned that parts of the line are at long term risk of falling into the sea as a result of coastal erosion and flooding.  The Irish RailContinue reading “Call for investment in Rosslare-Dublin rail link”

Cyclist seriously injured on the N25

By Dan Walsh A 59-year-old cyclist sustained serious injuries after a van and a bike collided on the N25 Wexford to New Ross road at Holmestown, near Barntown, Gardai are seeking witnesses to the collision which occurred around 5.45pm on Wednesday evening. The injured man was cared for at the scene before removal to WexfordContinue reading “Cyclist seriously injured on the N25”

€100,000 for Enniscorthy streets and shops

By Dan Walsh €100,000 in new funding has been announced for Enniscorthy businesses to upgrade building facades, artwork, murals, lighting, street furniture and canopies. The Streetscape Enhancement Initiative will provide retail and property owners in Enniscorthy with grants they can use to give their business a facelift. The primary aim is to make Enniscorthy moreContinue reading “€100,000 for Enniscorthy streets and shops”

€2,000 reward for information in Camolin

By Dan Walsh Some Camolin residents are offering €2,000 for information that would lead to the conviction of whoever were involved in a substantial fly-tipping incident on Priest Lane, close to the village, last Thursday night. A sizeable quantity of electric cable casing was indiscriminately dumped on lane. The casing is useless, but the extractedContinue reading “€2,000 reward for information in Camolin”

Mattress Amnesty 2022 – a bedtime story!

By Dan Walsh Chilly nights will soon arrive and in comes a new warm mattress and out goes the old mattress that has served the bedroom so well, but what happens the mattress that has worn out and is no longer considered an advantage to the household? Sadly, many of them end up in theContinue reading “Mattress Amnesty 2022 – a bedtime story!”

Death of well-known editor Hilary Murphy

By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of editor, journalist, author and founding editor of the Kilmore Parish Journal, Hilary Murphy. A native of Tilladavins, Tomhaggard, his ancestry is rooted in Screen-Curracloe, Hilary began his journalistic career with The Free Press in Wexford town before joining The People Newspapers Group in 1965 and workedContinue reading “Death of well-known editor Hilary Murphy”

Support scheme for New Ross flooding

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”

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!”