By Dan Walsh Kilmore United FC are Wexford County winners in the Texaco Support for Sport initiative, has been presented with a cheque for €5,000 to be used to carry out further development of its Abbie Troy Park grounds. One of almost 400 clubs countrywide to make application under the scheme, Kilmore United has aContinue reading “Sports funding for Kilmore United”
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More Gardaí for Gorey and Courtown
By Dan Walsh Cllr Andrew Bolger is calling on the Garda Commissioner to open the station in Courtown for the 10 weeks of the summer with additional officers and place a strong emphasis on community policing -‘on the beat’- in both Gorey and Courtown. In a statement on social media tonight (Wednesday) Cllr Bolger claimsContinue reading “More Gardaí for Gorey and Courtown”
When the pilgrims came to Oylegate
By Dan Walsh Many years ago I picked up a booklet called Through the Garden of Ireland for the 1915 season and it described itself as “the official handbook of the Dublin and South-Eastern Railway” and I came across an amazing description of miraculous events occurring at St. David’s Well at Ballinaslaney, Oylegate. Earlier todayContinue reading “When the pilgrims came to Oylegate”
Summer outdoor dining in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Mayor of Wexford Cllr Leonard Kelly requested an update from the Wexford Municipal Council District Manager Angela Laffan to inform members of the public of changes occurring in Wexford town with a view to facilitate summer outdoor hospitality. In reply, the District Manager said; “As Wexford town reopens for business after aContinue reading “Summer outdoor dining in Wexford town”
Remote working centre hub for M11 Gorey
By Dan Walsh MHO SPACE, a company which specialises in developing remote-working centres, has partnered with Wexford County Council to develop a hub at the M11 Business Park in Gorey, the first of four similar remote-working centres planned for Wexford which MHO Space hopes to open in Enniscorthy, New Ross and Wexford town. Gorey hub is alreadyContinue reading “Remote working centre hub for M11 Gorey”
Good Bank Holiday attitude in Co. Wexford
By Dan Walsh Outdoor hospitality returned to towns and coastal areas across Co. Wexford today –alfresco style -the rain stayed away and there was an air of achievement and confidence in the future of the economy once again! Most importantly many people returned to work! Special dining areas were erected outside of premises in theContinue reading “Good Bank Holiday attitude in Co. Wexford”
Swimmer safe after Ardamine scare
By Dan Walsh A swimmer who got into difficulties off Ardamine beach yesterday (Sunday) is safe and well. Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard Unit, Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue 117 from Waterford and the Lifeboat responded to a 999 call for a swimmer in difficulty off Ardamine beach at 5.32pm, The swimmer was quickly located and was ableContinue reading “Swimmer safe after Ardamine scare”
Death of Courtown hotel proprietor
By Dan Walsh Bunches of flowers have been laid at the entrance to the Taravie Hotel, Courtown Harbour, today, paying tribute to proprietor Maureen Willoughby, (née Quinn) who sadly passed away on Saturday evening surrounded by her loving family. Maureen spent 41 years in the family run Taravie Hotel where she was popular with localsContinue reading “Death of Courtown hotel proprietor”
Arrest follows cash seizure at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh A man in his 20s, originally from Poland, was arrested by Gardaí in relation to the seizure of a sum of cash at Rosslare Europort on Saturday morning. Revenue officers stopped and searched a Polish registered freight vehicle at the port. The vehicle was intending to board a ferry to Bilbao, Spain.Continue reading “Arrest follows cash seizure at Rosslare Europort”
Parish priest is honoured in Ferns
By Dan Walsh Bishop of Ferns Dr Denis Brennan and Dean of Ferns, the Reverend Paul Mooney, representing the Church of Ireland community, were amongst the attendance at Fr. Patrick (Paddy) Cushen’s Golden Jubilee celebrations in St. Aidan’s Church, Ferns, on Friday night. A native of Graiguenamanagh, Fr Cushen was ordained at St. Peter’s CollegeContinue reading “Parish priest is honoured in Ferns”
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