By Dan Walsh In a statement issued by Iarnród Éireann today it announced that Rosslare Europort regrets the decision of Stena Line to withdraw from the Rosslare Europort to Cherbourg route from later this year. “Stena Line has been and remains a valued partner of Rosslare Europort on both European and UK routes, and portContinue reading “Iarnród Éireann regrets Stena Line decision”
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Young artists receive their awards
By Dan Walsh Young artists from schools all around County Wexford received their awards for the Wexford County Council Annual Artwork Competition 2025 in County Hall last Thursday. The artwork competition is an initiative run by the Environment Section of Wexford County Council in conjunction with Wexford Naturalists’ Field Club. The theme of this year’sContinue reading “Young artists receive their awards”
Cllr Carthy leads the way in Rosslare District
By Dan Walsh at the Rosslare Municipal District annual general meeting Long serving elected representative Cllr Ger Carthy is the new Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District and outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Jim Codd handed over the chains of office with a handshake and words of good wishes at the annual general meeting held in the CouncilContinue reading “Cllr Carthy leads the way in Rosslare District”
Woman (60s) injured in Gorey
By Dan Walsh A female pedestrian in her 60s is in St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin, having been seriously injured when hit by a truck on Main Street, Gorey, this morning. Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision at around 10.45am. The street was closed for a time but has since reopened. A Garda investigationContinue reading “Woman (60s) injured in Gorey”
Brendan Howlin to Chair Wexford Arts Centre Board
By Dan Walsh Long serving Teachta Dáil member, former Minister and Leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin has been appointed Chair of the Wexford Arts Centre Board. Mr Howlin replaces Rosemary Hartigan who has retired from the Board of Wexford Arts Centre after nine years’ service. Throughout her tenure, Ms. Hartigan has been aContinue reading “Brendan Howlin to Chair Wexford Arts Centre Board”
Enniscorthy hosts Building Action Coalition Summit
The Enniscorthy International Forum (EIF) hosted its annual summit in Enniscorthy recently. The theme of the summit, Bridges to a Sustainable Future: Innovation as a Critical Imperative in Troubled Times, reflected the contributions needed from buildings, the built environment, and energy to deliver on the challenges of sustainability and climate change. “The primary theme ofContinue reading “Enniscorthy hosts Building Action Coalition Summit”
Plans for €300,000 Ballyhogue Community Hub
Dan Walsh at Ballyhogue Plans to convert the former Post Office in Ballyhogue village into a multi-purpose facility that will offer a wide range of facilities and services for all ages was unveiled at a Public Information event held in Ballyhogue National School today. Wexford County Council successfully secured the old vacant Past Office/Shop forContinue reading “Plans for €300,000 Ballyhogue Community Hub”
€200,000 investment in The Ballagh village
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District monthly meeting Ballaghkeene, or The Ballagh as it is commonly known, is to benefit from a €200,000 investment under the Active Travel Routes to School scheme following approval at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council. As part of the works Wexford County CouncilContinue reading “€200,000 investment in The Ballagh village”
Gorey Market House Festival 2025
By Dan Walsh Gorey is preparing for exciting summer celebrations as plans are announced for the Gorey Market House Festival 2025 which takes place Friday to Sunday, July 18th-20th, promising three unforgettable days of live music, arts and family fun. The festival promises an electric mix of local talent and headline acts, family friendlyevents, aContinue reading “Gorey Market House Festival 2025”
Wexford poets and writers in Opera House
By Dan Walsh Álanna Hammel’s writers’ collective is hosting a special event in the National Opera House, Wexford, on Friday, July 4th, supported by Wexford County Council’s Community Dates Open Call and tickets have gone on sale. The Purple and Gold Writers’ Collective invites you to spend an evening in the company of Wexford poetsContinue reading “Wexford poets and writers in Opera House”
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