By Dan Walsh Founded in 1210, Dunbrody Abbey is one of the finest examples of a Cistercian monastery in Ireland and today the abbey features a modern visitor centre and has plenty to offer visitors at Campile. Dunbrody Abbey and Visitor Centre is built on the site of one of the most impressive of ruinedContinue reading “Reading about the Cistercians!”
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Bumper weekend starts at Morriscastle
By Dan Walsh Large numbers are flocking to Morriscastle for the June Bank Holiday weekend and to avoid car parking problems like those unexpectedly experienced recently a new green field free public carpark capable of safely holding 350/400 vehicles opens on Saturday morning on a 2.5-acre site generously provided by local landowner Chris Hammel closeContinue reading “Bumper weekend starts at Morriscastle”
Enniscorthy Castle reopens after Covid
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Castle is an imposing Norman stronghold originally built in the 13th century, the castle has hosted Anglo Norman knights, Gaelic Irish Kings and Elizabethan adventurers, English armies, Irish rebels and local merchant families. So why not pay a visit to this stately keep that has been recently restored and updated, theContinue reading “Enniscorthy Castle reopens after Covid”
Easing congestion at Cahore Pier
By Dan Walsh With the June Bank Holiday looming, and the weather forecast favourable for outdoor pursuits, positive efforts are being made to avoid last week’s traffic chaos at Cahore Pier. Cllr Mary Farrell has announced a temporary solution to some of the parking problems at the popular North Wexford resort. “I have been workingContinue reading “Easing congestion at Cahore Pier”
€650,830 for 13 Wexford road projects
By Dan Walsh Funding of €650,830 has been granted to Wexford County Council for spending on 13 road drainage improvements across Co. Wexford under the Climate Adaption and Resilience Works 2021 announced today and welcomed by public representatives. €199,000 is set aside for works on the R733 at Ballingly Bridge, east of Wellingtonbridge, where theContinue reading “€650,830 for 13 Wexford road projects”
Plans for Wexford Summer Walking Series
By Dan Walsh County Wexford farming communities are joining Healthy Wexford and Sports Active Wexford to participate in a Summer Walking Series of three one hour walks over three weeks lead by trained leaders from Sports Active Wexford during June and July. Annette Dupuy, Healthy County Coordinator is encouraging people to join for a varietyContinue reading “Plans for Wexford Summer Walking Series”
Good day at Wexford races
By Dan Walsh Good, yielding in places, was the order of the ground at Bettyville Park this afternoon where an eight-race card was run off in overcast conditions behind closed doors in line with Covid-19 protocol and guidelines. Local success was scarce; however, the second division of the handicap chase saw Sean O’Keeffe, Taghmon, scoreContinue reading “Good day at Wexford races”
Deal is off at Gorey Market House
By Dan Walsh The future of Gorey Market House is once again uncertain despite negotiations and proposals over a long number of years; however, WexfordLocal.com understands that during discussions at a ‘behind closed doors’ meeting in the town the Chief Executive Officer of Wexford County Council, Tom Enright, informed local councillors that the Council hasContinue reading “Deal is off at Gorey Market House”
Keeping it green and clean this summer
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is seeking the public’s help in ensuring the county’s beaches, parks and beauty spots are amongst the cleanest in Ireland this summer, as the local authority launches a new waste and litter prevention campaign titled Green Your Picnic. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy told WexfordLocal.com; “TheContinue reading “Keeping it green and clean this summer”
Anger grows at Courtown Woods
By Dan Walsh Meetings have been taking place ‘in committee’ in recent days between local public representatives and the Chief Executive Officer of Wexford County Council, Tom Enright, over the future of Courtown Woods in the wake of a majority vote to bring the Woods into public ownership at a recent meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge MunicipalContinue reading “Anger grows at Courtown Woods”
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