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Lombard legends in Gorey summer play

By Dan Walsh in Gorey Gorey Little Theatre has a successful reputation for presenting summer theatre and the July eight-night production of Tuesday’s with Morrie, directed by Michael Byrne, an award-winning producer with Kilrush Drama Group, and it promises to make the box office busy with an unprecedented demand for seats in the audience. ApartContinue reading “Lombard legends in Gorey summer play”

Irish Water reminder in the warm weather

By Dan Walsh Irish Water is reminding the public in Wexford to be mindful of their water usage in the coming weeks as some supplies are experiencing increased demand in the spell of warm weather. Since March, Irish Water has been carefully monitoring all raw water sources in county Wexford, that is the water fromContinue reading “Irish Water reminder in the warm weather”

Jazz at Johnstown this weekend

By Dan Walsh The biggest outdoor jazz festival in the South East will take place in the beautiful grounds of Johnstown Castle, near Wexford town, across three days this weekend, from Friday to Sunday, July 15th to 17th, inclusive. Over 16 bands and 30 musicians from throughout the country are participating in the first outdoorContinue reading “Jazz at Johnstown this weekend”

Rosslare Strand launch of Wheelchair Mat

By Dan Walsh As the July daily temperatures embrace the popular sunny south-east reputation, a pleasant beachside ceremony at Rosslare Strand on Tuesday morning marked the launch of the new Wheelchair Mat. Cllr Lisa McDonald, Chair of Wexford Local Community Development Committee and the Rosslare Municipal District said “it was great to see the launchContinue reading “Rosslare Strand launch of Wheelchair Mat”

Archaeological survey of Enniscorthy town centre

By Dan Walsh at July meeting of Wexford County Council Wexford County Council has announced its proposal to develop a ‘brownfield site’ in the centre of Enniscorthy, on a vacant site formerly the location of Murphy-Flood’s Hotel, and empty buildings bounding Irish Street and Barrack Street. It is recommended that the development proceed subject toContinue reading “Archaeological survey of Enniscorthy town centre”

Crash on M11 this evening

By Dan Walsh Roadusers are asked to be extra careful on the M11 near the turn off for Enniscorthy and Blackwater following a crash on the southbound lane around 6.30pm this evening. A number of vehicles are involved including a car pulling a caravan. It is not known if there are any injuries. One laneContinue reading “Crash on M11 this evening”

Paraglider injured on Mount Leinster

A paraglider injured near the Nine Stones car park on Mount Leinster on Saturday evening was transferred to hospital by the Air Corps 112 helicopter. The South East Mountain Rescue Association (SEMRA) were called to the scene to assist Gardai and ambulance crews attend an injured paraglider with a suspected back injury after falling nearContinue reading “Paraglider injured on Mount Leinster”

Search to find the ‘most imaginative meal-makers’

By Dan Walsh In a competition open to all the family, home cooks throughout Wexford and beyond are being invited to join a search to find Ireland’s most imaginative meal-makers. Leading the search is well-known television cook, Donal Skehan, supported by banana importers Fyffes, whose previous collaborations led to the discovery of Ireland’s most creative bananaContinue reading “Search to find the ‘most imaginative meal-makers’”

Rebecca organised RNLI water safety clinic

By Dan Walsh Rebecca Doyle, Fethard RNLI’s Volunteer Water Safety Officer, commenced her new role by organising a Swim Safely Clinic given by the RNLI Water Safety Team which was attended by local swim group, Hooked on Swimming and the local Triathlon Club. Killian O Kelly, RNLI Water Safety Education Manager, joined Rebecca and volunteerContinue reading “Rebecca organised RNLI water safety clinic”