By Dan Walsh Barry Lacey from Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, has been appointed by Wexford County Council as the first Historian-in-Residence with Wexford Library and Archive Service and is charged with the promotion and awareness of the Decade of Centenaries and the collections of Wexford County Library and Archive. Mr Lacey aims to bring 1921 to life forContinue reading “Barry Lacey is first Historian-in-Residence”
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Centenary of Truce remembered in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh The centenary of the Truce in the War of Independence was commemorated in a brief, but dignified ceremony held in the Orchard Peace Park at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy today. Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Cathal Byrne said; “During the two and a half years of the War of IndependenceContinue reading “Centenary of Truce remembered in Enniscorthy”
Autumn 2021 ‘points’ fixtures announced
By Dan Walsh Racing enthusiasts will be relieved to learn that the 2021 Autumn Point-to-Point fixture list has been published by the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee with plenty of action happening in the south-east counties. Sunday, September 26th; Bree Foxhounds will race at Monksgrange. Sunday, October 17th; Shillelagh & District at Fairwood, Tinahely; andContinue reading “Autumn 2021 ‘points’ fixtures announced”
Man (38) arrested after Wexford drugs find
A 38-year-old man was arrested after 3kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of more than €73,000, was found during a joint operation between Revenue’s Customs Service, the Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau and the Wexford Divisional Drugs Unit at a premises in the Wexford area. He is being held under SectionContinue reading “Man (38) arrested after Wexford drugs find”
How Brexit may impact on Wexford?
By Dan Walsh The Oireachtas has published a report (yesterday) on the impact of Brexit and makes 53 recommendations in a range of areas about how Ireland can be best placed to address the ongoing repercussions of the decision of the UK to leave the European Union. Senator Malcolm Byrne was one of the twelveContinue reading “How Brexit may impact on Wexford?”
Two injured in Kilmore Quay workplace incident
By Dan Walsh Two men in their 60’s sustained serious injuries in a workplace incident at the rear of the Stella Maris Centre in Kilmore Quay this afternoon. It is understood that the men were working together on some scaffolding when it collapsed, and they were thrown to the ground at around 3.30pm. One ofContinue reading “Two injured in Kilmore Quay workplace incident”
Deputy Murphy on the future of post offices
By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent Deputy Verona Murphy addressed the Dáil on Wednesday speaking on the Post Office Network motion submitted by the private members group. Deputy Murphy said; “Last October, the Government was put on notice that if there was no movement on the post offices, we would revisit the issue, and here weContinue reading “Deputy Murphy on the future of post offices”
The hammer strikes the anvil in Bunclody
By Dan Walsh Nolan’s Forge on Foundry Lane, linking Irish Street and Ryland Road, in Bunclody was operated by three generations of the Nolan family from 1885 to 1992, and then fell into disrepair, but the good news is that Nolan’s Forge is being renovated and will open its doors to visitors again next month.Continue reading “The hammer strikes the anvil in Bunclody”
Last War of Independence action remembered in Camolin
By Dan Walsh The 100th anniversary of the locally titled Camolin Ambush – the last action in the War of Independence in County Wexford – was commemorated in a small but dignified ceremony in Camolin village this evening. At least four generations of the Carton family were present at this evening’s event. Cllr Fionntán ÓContinue reading “Last War of Independence action remembered in Camolin”
Government support for Murrintown
Murrintown Community Centre/Youth Club have received Government funding to deliver outdoor activities in partnership with Wexford County Council, during National Play Day, local Cllr Lisa McDonald has confirmed to WexfordLocal.com. Cllr McDonald commented; “National Play Day is an important period to invest in outdoor playgrounds and youth clubs to ensure children have outlets in theirContinue reading “Government support for Murrintown”
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