By Dan Walsh Five Wexford schools benefitting an additional 1,624 primary school pupils has been added to the Hot Meals Programme. The schools being invited to participate are currently availing of the cold lunch option under the School Meals Programme. They are Clonroche National School, St Senan’s National School, Enniscorthy, Scoil Náisiúnta Bhantiarna Lourdes, ConventContinue reading “Hot meals for five Wexford schools”
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Power-full exhibition at Kilmore Quay
By Dan Walsh Local Cllr Jim Moore, Cathaoirleach, Rosslare Municipal District performed the official launch of a maritime and village photographic exhibition entitled Kilmore Quay in the Rare ‘Ould Times by John Power in the Stella Maris Community Centre, Kilmore Quay, on Saturday. Almost 4,000 images are in the John Power Collection and the exhibitionContinue reading “Power-full exhibition at Kilmore Quay”
Ink has dried on ancient city of Ferns
By Dan Walsh Christopher Power has written a number of books on various fascinating aspects of local history across several regions of Ireland, however, his latest publication A History of Ferns is motivated by his residential proximity to historic Ferns, and he is daily inspired by his surroundings of history and heritage. “Only a scatterContinue reading “Ink has dried on ancient city of Ferns”
Two more victories for Barry O’Neill
By Dan Walsh Barry O’Neill’s long journey home to Kiltealy was pleasant this evening after the champion rider recorded a double at Kirkistown, in North Down, earlier in the afternoon bringing his seasonal tally to nineteen. First success for O’Neill came on Campaign Town for the Colin Bowe stable in the maiden race for four-year-oldsContinue reading “Two more victories for Barry O’Neill “
Wexford Harbour search for missing man
By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Wexford are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Joe Delaney, (52), who has been missing from the Wexford town area since Sunday, November 14th. Joe is approximately 5 foot 6 inches in height. He discharged himself from Wexford General Hospital. It is unknown what Joe was lastContinue reading “Wexford Harbour search for missing man”
365 days on Michael’s calendar journey
By Dan Walsh Themed calendars have gained in popularity in recent times and well-known Wexford folklorist Michael Fortune has launched his latest publication – The Irish Dresser and Folklore Calendar 2022. Speaking from his den of creativity at Curragraigue, Michael told WexfordLocal.com; Following the success of last year’s publication, I have decided to produce thisContinue reading “365 days on Michael’s calendar journey”
Enniscorthy achievers honoured last night
By Dan Walsh at Riverside Park, Enniscorthy A number of clubs and individuals were honoured at a Civic Recognition Evening as guests of Cllr Cathal Byrne, Cathaoirleach, and members of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, last night. Cllr Byrne said the aim of the occasion was “to honour people fromContinue reading “Enniscorthy achievers honoured last night”
Two arrested in Enniscorthy drugs bust
By Dan Walsh Two persons have been arrested after Chloromethcathinone and Herbal Cannabis with an estimated value of €118,450 was seized by Revenue Officers during a search of a premises in the Enniscorthy area. Under ‘Operation Tara’ as part of ongoing investigations targeting persons suspected to be involved in organised crime in the Enniscorthy area,Continue reading “Two arrested in Enniscorthy drugs bust”
Gorey water resumes normal use
By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council has issued a statement this evening notifying customers on the Gorey Public Water Supply that following the completion of remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results, the Boil Water Notice which has been in place is lifted with immediate effect. This decision follows consultationContinue reading “Gorey water resumes normal use”
Water updates for Wexford and Gorey
By Dan Walsh Eamonn Hore, Director of Water Services at Wexford County Council has issued a statement this morning updating the situation regarding Boil Water Notices in Wexford town and Gorey. The Boil Water Notice for Wexford town has now been lifted following consultation with Irish Water and the HSE. The notice in place since OctoberContinue reading “Water updates for Wexford and Gorey”
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