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”
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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”
Irish Water focus on local news
Irish Water customers can now avail of quick access to relevant information on their water supply, based on where they live, thanks to the rollout of a newly designed Irish Water website. The changes will allow people around the country to immediately see what works and projects are ongoing in their locality by setting theirContinue reading “Irish Water focus on local news”
Welcome for Bishop-elect Ger Nash
By Dan Walsh WexfordLocal.com has learned that Bishop-elect Msgr Ger Nash will be installed as Bishop of Ferns on Sunday, September 5th in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy. Further details to follow closer to the time. Msgr Nash who is the new parish priest of Wexford town was in The Church of the Assumption Bride St.Continue reading “Welcome for Bishop-elect Ger Nash”
Actor’s Nightmare in Gorey Little Theatre
By Dan Walsh American playwright Christopher Durang (born in New Jersey, 1949) is known for his works of outrageous and often absurd comedy and Gorey Little Theatre draws back the curtains for a 45-minute play by Durang titled The Actor’s Nightmare directed by Stephen Acton. It happens every Wednesday and Friday during the month ofContinue reading “Actor’s Nightmare in Gorey Little Theatre”
Close finishes at Bettyville Park
By Dan Walsh Tight finishes were a feature of this evening’s seven-race card run in summer conditions at Bettyville Park this evening. No local winners though. The opening two and a half mile hurdle was a thriller with Mr Caplan (4/1), trained by Denise Foster and ridden by Keith Donoghue, holding off Quirt Evans andContinue reading “Close finishes at Bettyville Park”
McCabes Pharmacy 40 years in business
Television personality and mum-to-be Síle Seoige was on hand to meet the newest addition to McCabes, as the family-owned pharmacy unveiled its Digital Prescription Service, Easy Script. The “new arrival” is the first web based digital prescription service in Ireland, and it comes as McCabes Pharmacy celebrates 40 years in business this year. At theContinue reading “McCabes Pharmacy 40 years in business “
Body found on Gorey’s Fort Road
Gardai are carrying out an investigation following the discovery of a man’s body on the side of the road at 3.45am today after Gardai in Gorey were called to the Fort Road area in the town. The man in his mid-20s was pronounced dead at the scene, however a cause of death has not yetContinue reading “Body found on Gorey’s Fort Road”
Conservation plan for Fethard Castle
By Dan Walsh Great excitement in Fethard after Wexford County Council have secured funding under the Community Monuments Fund of €70,000 for Fethard Castle. The core objective of the Community Monuments Fund is to support the conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of local monuments and historic sites. Chairman of Fethard Community Development Association, Richard FinnContinue reading “Conservation plan for Fethard Castle”
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