By Dan Walsh Good news for point-to-point enthusiasts in the South East is confirmation that the Wexford Foxhounds meeting at Ballinaboola will go ahead as planned next Sunday, February 6th. There was doubts about the point-to-point fixture list going ahead while searching for an underwriter for insurance cover and, consequently, fixtures planned for Tinahely andContinue reading “THE’RE OFF…Good news for point-to-points”
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Bringing lunchtime into open spaces
By Dan Walsh In an earnest effort to encourage and maintain social connections, Healthy Wexford is calling on all to develop their outdoor lunchtime social engagement with a new initiative called #OpenLunch, this is where you use your lunchtime, and the open spaces – parks, green areas, beaches etc. to meet and connect with othersContinue reading “Bringing lunchtime into open spaces”
Glanbia Ireland plants 100,000 native trees
By Dan Walsh Glanbia Ireland and its farm family suppliers have achieved their Operation Biodiversity target of planting 100,000 native trees and hedgerow plants one year ahead of schedule and to celebrate the landmark sustainability commitment and to mark the significant decision taken by Glanbia Co-op to take full ownership of Glanbia Ireland. 10,000 pottedContinue reading “Glanbia Ireland plants 100,000 native trees”
Progress at Enniscorthy Technology Park
By Dan Walsh A new state-of-the art office block is taking shape at Killagoley and at the January meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Acting District Manager, Bernie Quigley, reported that the building is “progressing well and the windows are currently being installed on site.” Enniscorthy Business and Technology Park has progressed well in recent monthsContinue reading “Progress at Enniscorthy Technology Park”
Death of Canon Doyle, ex-PP Craanford
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of Very Rev. Canon Tom Doyle, retired parish priest of Craanford, at Oakfield Nursing Home, Courtown. He was in his 86th year. Born in 1936 at Monagrena, Boolavogue, he was educated at Boolavogue National School and St. Peter’s College, Wexford, where he was ordained to the priesthoodContinue reading “Death of Canon Doyle, ex-PP Craanford”
Oulart trails will extend to Boolavogue
By Dan Walsh Oulart Hill Development Association has brought many local projects to fruition over the years and now that the pandemic has gone it has plans to increase its tourism potential and attract greater numbers to the district. The walking trails have proved popular, especially during the lockdown and travel restrictions, and the AssociationContinue reading “Oulart trails will extend to Boolavogue”
€4.4m for walking and cycling in Wexford
By Dan Walsh Commuters and nature enthusiasts are expected to benefit from National Transport Authority funding of €4.4m allocated to Wexford County Council for high quality upgrades for walking and cycling infrastructure announced today. Deputy Paul Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com; “I am pleased that Wexford County Council has been awarded funding which is part of an overallContinue reading “€4.4m for walking and cycling in Wexford”
Love Gorey or Craanford or Blackwater?
By Dan Walsh Promotion of Gorey and North Wexford going forward was the theme of a presentation to the members of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council at last Tuesday’s January meeting held in Gorey Courthouse under Covid-19 guidelines given by Norma Quinsey. Cllr Pip Breen was in the chair. Ms Quinsey gave a detailed accountContinue reading “Love Gorey or Craanford or Blackwater?”
Tributes paid to Fr Jimmy Ryan
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Rev. Fr. James (Jimmy Ryan), in his 79th year, who was priest in residence at Cleariestown and acting parish priest of Rathangan. He died in Wexford General Hospital after a short illness. Tributes have been paid on social media including Cllr Jim Codd who described Fr. RyanContinue reading “Tributes paid to Fr Jimmy Ryan”
Repair plans for damaged Kiltilly Bridge
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council, the Fisheries Authority and the ESB are working in tandem to restore Kiltilly Bridge which was seriously damaged following the infamous torrential Christmas downpour. The bridge closure is causing annoying inconvenience forcing some local families to take an 8km round trip. There has been a bridge at Kiltilly sinceContinue reading “Repair plans for damaged Kiltilly Bridge”
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