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Wexford groups in Carnew drama week
By Dan Walsh The 15th annual South Wicklow Drama Festival will be officially opened by popular veteran All-Ireland winning producer Mick Byrne from Kilrush Drama Group in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew on Sunday night and it runs for seven nights. There is a strong Wexford involvement with six groups taking to the stage. The adjudicatorContinue reading “Wexford groups in Carnew drama week”
A Happy St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated
By Dan Walsh at Gorey and Curragraigue The ‘HAPPY’ was put back into St. Patrick’s Day as crowds gathered in big numbers at parades across Co. Wexford today. It was 16 degrees in Gorey as thousands lined the entire parade route on both sides of the Main Street. It took forty minutes for all theContinue reading “A Happy St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated”
The missing councillors!
By Dan Walsh While attending today’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities many parents may be addled by their children asking about the absence of the local councillor – the one that came to the house a few years ago and Daddy threatened Mammy that if she didn’t vote… – well, they are not on the reviewingContinue reading “The missing councillors!”
Wexford wears Green for St. Patrick’s Day
By Dan Walsh Thankfully, the pandemic has gone and the St. Patrick’s Day festivities are welcome back restoring pride in our nationhood, celebrating in our own inimitable style, music and entertainment at the parades and a social gathering that is all-inclusive and a joy to experience. There is a parade near you and WexfordLocal.com hasContinue reading “Wexford wears Green for St. Patrick’s Day”
Taghmon area added to Boil Water Notice
By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice issued for Wexford Town Public Water Supply remains in place and has also been extended to include the Taghmon area due to necessary changes that will ensure a continued water supply to the area. Irish Water and Wexford County Council are continuing to assess the situation with aContinue reading “Taghmon area added to Boil Water Notice”
Call for improved dental services in Gorey
By Dan Walsh A call has been made to the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD in relation to a lack of dental services in North Wexford and the need for the HSE to evaluate the problem and take appropriate action. Cllr Joe Sullivan said it has come to his attention that there are onlyContinue reading “Call for improved dental services in Gorey”
Call for more Garda resources in Gorey
By Dan Walsh With the busy St. Patrick’s weekend approaching and significantly increased numbers anticipated in Gorey town and the coastal district and participating in the many activities planned a local councillor has called for extra resources for Gardaí in the North Wexford area. Cllr Andrew Bolger has called on the Department of Justice andContinue reading “Call for more Garda resources in Gorey”
Wexford Boil Water Notice remains in place
By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council stated this evening (Monday) they wished to jointly remind customers supplied by the Wexford Town Public Water Supply, that the Boil Water Notice issued on Friday due to high turbidity remains in place. Ronan Walsh, Water Operations Lead for Irish Water said; “Our number one priorityContinue reading “Wexford Boil Water Notice remains in place”
Locals share the success at Lingstown
By Dan Walsh at Lingstown The Killinick Harriers point-to-point races were the only raceable fixture completed today at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, where the highlights included a double for local rider Jack Hendrick and victory for Loggan Lady in the Open Lightweight contest over the ‘famous Lingstown banks course’. Barry The Butcher, first timer for the MonbegContinue reading “Locals share the success at Lingstown”
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