Bunclody-Kilmyshal Drama Group (Open) and Kilmuckridge Drama Group (Confined) were the winners at the South Leinster Drama Festival which concluded in Gorey Little Theatre last night. The full result was as follows; OPEN SECTION 1st; Bunclody-Kilmyshal Drama Group; The Good Father by Christine O’Reilly. 2nd; Kilrush Drama Group. 3rd; Butt Drama Circle. CONFINED SECTION 1st;Continue reading “Bunclody and Kilmuckridge are Gorey winners”
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New daily river cruise between New Ross and Waterford
By Dan Walsh Tourism and adventure in the South East will be enhanced with a daily river cruise service between New Ross to Waterford when the Barrow Princess commences its schedule on Friday, March 18th. Departing from New Ross marina each morning, a 90-minute cruise will bring passengers from New Ross down the river Barrow,Continue reading “New daily river cruise between New Ross and Waterford”
Ukraine nationals arriving at Rosslare
Reports have emerged on social media that the Department of Justice have today (Friday) advised Wexford County Council that up to 60 Ukrainian nationals will arrive at Rosslare Europort over the weekend. They will be accommodated in Hotel Rosslare following arrival here and supports and services will be provided over the coming weeks.
BOIL WATER NOTICE for Wexford town
Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Wexford County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice for the area supplied by the Wexford Town Public Water Supply to protect approximately 20,000 people due to high turbidity. The areas affected include all customers supplied by Wexford Town Public Water Supply. Turbidity is aContinue reading “BOIL WATER NOTICE for Wexford town”
Wexford’s Menapians AC receives sports funding
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Menapians Athletic Club receives €5,000 funding under this year’s Texaco Support for Sport initiative hosted and organised by Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited, the company that markets fuel in Ireland under the Texaco brand. Under the scheme – like that which proved successful last year when the Wexford County award was presented to Kilmore United FCContinue reading “Wexford’s Menapians AC receives sports funding”
Wexford Women’s Coalition launched
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council Women’s Coalition was officially launched in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, on Wednesday by renowned Wexford soccer referee Michelle O’Neill, the first Irish referee to officiate at an Olympic Games. Made up of the six female councillors, the Coalition was established to support an increase in the numberContinue reading “Wexford Women’s Coalition launched”
Deputy Murphy fuels the headlines
By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy engaged in lively exchanges with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, regards massive fuel prices hikes in Leader’s Question Time in Dáil Éireann today and featured strongly on RTÉ News bulletins while celebrated columnist Miriam Lord featured the Wexford women in her writings in The Irish Times. Deputy MurphyContinue reading “Deputy Murphy fuels the headlines”
BREAKING NEWS; Boil Water Notice issued for Ballindaggin
By Dan Walsh Heavy rainfall today has led to the deterioration in water quality at the water treatment plant in Ballindaggin and, consequently, Irish Water working in partnership with Wexford County Council and having consulted with the Health Service Executive, and a Boil Water Notice is being issue with immediate effect to protect the healthContinue reading “BREAKING NEWS; Boil Water Notice issued for Ballindaggin”
17 Wexford schools in expansion programme
By Dan Walsh Seventeen Wexford schools, three secondary and 14 primary schools have been incorporated into the expanded DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) programme. Deputy Paul Kehoe said; “Incorporation into the DEIS programme will make a huge difference to these schools. DEIS is an internationally recognised, proven programme that provides targeted resources to schools withContinue reading “17 Wexford schools in expansion programme”
Verona lauds the women achievers
By Dan Walsh Thirty-six members of the 160-member 33rd Dail are woman and Wexford TD Verona Murphy took the opportunity to speak on the topic of International Women’s Day yesterday (Tuesday). “For the second year running, I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on the topic of International Women’s Day. In my speechContinue reading “Verona lauds the women achievers”
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