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”
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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”
Reading about the Cistercians!
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!”
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”
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