By Dan Walsh The Gorey May Bush Féile 2022 ‘Let’s Decorate the May Bush’ community event takes place this evening (Saturday) from 6pm under the Circe Pavilion beside the communal Gorey May Bush on the grounds of Gorey Civic Centre for an evening of traditional music, song dance and poetry while exchanging our traditions aroundContinue reading “Gorey May Bush Féile event”
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Change of ownership at Wells House
By Dan Walsh The visitor attraction wonderland that is Wells House and Gardens have announced a new chapter in the future of this magnificent estate. Last week the Sean Doyle Group signed contracts to purchase the entire estate of Wells, but for now, it is business as usual at this award-winning tourism attraction based inContinue reading “Change of ownership at Wells House”
Wexford company buys City Square
By Dan Walsh Reported exclusively in the Waterford News & Star newspaper this week is the business news that Wexford-based construction company William Neville & Sons has purchased Waterford’s largest retail complex, City Square, for approximately €18 million. The company, who also own The Tower Hotel on the Mall, signed contracts in the last fewContinue reading “Wexford company buys City Square”
Putting the environment first!
By Dan Walsh Four exceedances for pesticides were detected in the public drinking water supplies in Clonroche, Ferns Regional and South Regional public water supplies in 2021. These were detected as part of Irish Water’s public water supply monitoring programme. The Clonroche water supply abstracts raw water boreholes in the vicinity of Clonroche, The Ferns RegionalContinue reading “Putting the environment first!”
Compose yourself; it’s National Poetry Day
By Dan Walsh Today (Thursday) is Poetry Day Ireland and the theme is Written in the Stars, so why not position the toilet seat appropriately and write a poem; or scribble while on the train or bus; or simply read a poem that is in keeping with the mood of the moment! Now in itsContinue reading “Compose yourself; it’s National Poetry Day”
Concerns around Gorey new school location!
By Dan Walsh Gorey Educate Together Secondary School has received confirmation of a permanent site location adjacent to its current temporary location on the old mushroom production plant on the Fort Road at Creagh. However, while the news is universally welcomed concerns have been raised locally about the location and pressure on traffic management. MinisterContinue reading “Concerns around Gorey new school location!”
Benny Walsh wins the Ladies Cup
By Dan Walsh The peerless Punchestown racing festival was back to packed stands and top-quality racing yesterday (Tuesday) and the Wexford veteran Vital Island (7/2), having his 11th run over ‘the bank’s course’ won for the first time in the Kildare Hunt Club Chase Ladies Cup. Ridden by veteran Tomhaggard rider Benny Walsh, Vital IslandContinue reading “Benny Walsh wins the Ladies Cup”
What’s happening in Enniscorthy?
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is to proceed immediately following the approval of tender documents received from the Department of Tourism, Culture and Art with the Enniscorthy Sports Hub, Acting District Manager Bernie Quigley told members at the April meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Presentation Centre on Tuesday. Water fountainsContinue reading “What’s happening in Enniscorthy?”
Fighting for issues on Vinegar Hill!
By Dan Walsh Several issues relating to Vinegar Hill as a tourist attraction were brought before Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council by Cllr Jackser Owens who described the Enniscorthy landmark as “the greatest tourism attraction in all of Ireland”. Cllr Owens was critical of the lack of public toilet facilities on theContinue reading “Fighting for issues on Vinegar Hill!”
Ukraine Ambassador in Gorey
By Dan Walsh in Gorey The Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, Her Excellency Ms. Larysa Gerasko, honoured an invitation to visit Gorey today where she thanked everybody for the support of Ukraine and Ukrainians who came to Ireland fleeing the war launched by Russia. Cathaoirleach Cllr Pip Breen said; “It is a great privilege and honourContinue reading “Ukraine Ambassador in Gorey”
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