By Dan Walsh at Askamore Community Hall The 7th annual Askamore Art Exhibition was officially opened in Askamore Community Centre Hall tonight (Wednesday) by Una Cahill, Assistant Arts Officer at Wexford County Council and opens to the public tomorrow (Thursday). Ms. Cahill was on her first visit to Askamore and she was very impressed atContinue reading “Askamore Art Exhibition teeming with talent”
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Latest book from Brian Ó Cléirigh
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Library Brian Cléirigh’s latest book, Enchanted to a Stone, was launched by Cllr Mary Farrell of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District in a pleasant ceremony at Gorey Library on Tuesday evening. A native of Oulart and a former translator at Oireachtas Éireann, Brian has spent eight years researching his subjects TheContinue reading “Latest book from Brian Ó Cléirigh”
Song Book 2 launches in Gorey
By Dan Walsh ‘In the Singing of Songs’ Book 2 by Gorey based artist, traditional singer, song writer, folklorist, educator and researcher Rachel Uí Fhaoláin was officially launched at the renowned North Wexford Traditional Singing Féile 2025 in the Loch Garman Arms, Gorey, with Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, Cllr Donal Kenny in attendance. Continue reading “Song Book 2 launches in Gorey”
Cllr Joe received next year’s dates
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council’s Community Team has launched the 2026 Community Calendar and celebrated the occasion held in County Hall, Wexford, by presenting the first copy to Cathaoirleach Cllr. Joe Sullivan. Speaking about the calendar Cllr. Sullivan said; “It’s fantastic to see the Community Team build on the success of last year’s calendar. Continue reading “Cllr Joe received next year’s dates”
Water supply returns to Gorey
By Dan Walsh Repairs to a burst water main impacting supply in Gorey have been completed, and water is returning to affected customers in Gorey, Creagh Demesne and other areas. Following repairs, it typically takes two to three hours for normal supply to restore to all customers affected by an unplanned outage. It may takeContinue reading “Water supply returns to Gorey”
Ed Murphy is new Chamber President
By Dan Walsh The annual general meeting of County Wexford Chamber has taken place and announces the appointment of Ed Murphy as its new President, with immediate effect. At the annual general meeting Ed outlined his vision for County Wexford Chamber, which follows on from his current work, which includes advocating for the business environmentContinue reading “Ed Murphy is new Chamber President”
Barry Walsh wins two at Tinahely
By Dan Walsh at Fairwood Park, Tinahely Local rider, Barry Walsh from Ballyday, Gorey, scored his first-ever double success at his local track at Fairwood, Tinahely, this afternoon, and Philip Rothwell, who trains next field to the track also saddled a double at the Wicklow Hunt point-to-point. Barry struck winning form on Singing Casamento forContinue reading “Barry Walsh wins two at Tinahely”
Water service interruption in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst water main and restore water to impacted customers in Gorey, Creagh Demesne, Clonattin, and the surrounding areas. “We understand the inconvenience of an unplanned outage and we thank customers for their support while repair works are underway,” said a spokesperson for Uisce Éireann. Continue reading “Water service interruption in Gorey”
New €12.7m Teagasc Johnstown Castle Centre opens
By Dan Walsh The new Teagasc National Agricultural Sustainability Research and Innovation Centre (NASRIC) at Johnstown Castle were officially opened by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, on Friday. Set within the Johnstown Castle campus the 2000 m2 state-of-the-art laboratories represents a significant national investment of €12.7 million and a strongContinue reading “New €12.7m Teagasc Johnstown Castle Centre opens”
Sunday Tinahely races goes ahead
By Dan Walsh The Wicklow Hunt races will proceed tomorrow (Sunday) at Fairwood Park, Tinahely. There are 70 entries, and the first of six races is off at 12.30pm. Confirmation came this afternoon after IHRB representatives walked the track. The inspection had been delayed by 24 hours due to an Orange Rainfall warning for theContinue reading “Sunday Tinahely races goes ahead”
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