By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Ferns Diocesan Youth Service (FDYS) will receive €8,000 in funding towards a ‘Safe Space’ project thanks to the 2020 LGBTI+ Communities Integration Fund. Welcoming the news, Wexford TD and Minister for Law Reform James Browne told WexfordLocal.com; “This project will promote inclusion, protect rights and improve quality of life and well-beingContinue reading “Wexford FDYS €8,000 for ‘Safe Space’”
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Enniscorthy reopens for festive Christmas
By Dan Walsh A number of businesses in Enniscorthy reopened yesterday (Tuesday) after 40 days in the wilderness due to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions and more will reopen between now and Friday. The town is illuminated by the Christmas lights that were switched on virtually from Market Square last Friday. Despite a Wexford wide mobileContinue reading “Enniscorthy reopens for festive Christmas”
Min Ryan Park wins award for Council
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council’s Special Projects Team won the award in the Disability Services Provision Category, for the inclusive Communications Board in the Min Ryan Park in Wexford town, at the Chambers Ireland 2020 Local Government Awards. The collaboration between Wexford County Council, Inclusion Ireland, the InterAcT initiative of Trinity College, The SpeechContinue reading “Min Ryan Park wins award for Council”
Christmas Lights on in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Normally thousands of people would turn out to be part of the switch-on of the Christmas Lights in Gorey, but the Covid 19 restrictions caused a change to the plans and instead of a family celebration, the lights ‘just came on quietly’ in Gorey tonight. They are stunning and bright and theContinue reading “Christmas Lights on in Gorey”
4,000 without water in Gorey
By Dan Walsh A burst water main in Gorey is affecting 4,000 people as staff from Irish Water and Wexford County Council are working in partnership to carry out repairs. The areas affected are: Raithin Cuilin, Hollyfort Road, Fort Road, Willow Park, Hunters Green, Allenwood Drive, Ashwood Grove, Cois Doire, Baile Eoghain, Woodlands Drive, RamsfortContinue reading “4,000 without water in Gorey”
Special Needs base at new Wexford school
By Dan Walsh Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has confirmed to Minister James Browne that the new second level school in Wexford town will have a 4 classroom Special Education Needs base. Minister Browne commented; “I have been contacted by parents requesting inclusive facilities in the school for pupils with special needs. I amContinue reading “Special Needs base at new Wexford school”
Bunclody is better and brighter
By Dan Walsh Bunclody is looking better and brighter this year following an upgrade to the Christmas lights as a consequence of investment from the Town and Villages Renewal Scheme. The illuminations are all LED and brings a much brighter appearance to the town from Ryland Road, along the town centre and towards Carrigduff. DueContinue reading “Bunclody is better and brighter”
Oulart Christmas Lights Switch On.
By Dan Walsh Cllr Mary Farrell was present to assist Santa Claus turn on the Christmas Lights in Oulart with help from ‘the king of country music’ Tony Kehoe on Friday night. Security was extra tight. Santa was escorted by the local Gardai with sirens and flashing lights. “Well done to the organising committee whoContinue reading “Oulart Christmas Lights Switch On.”
Wexford Book Fair goes ahead ‘virtually’
By Dan Walsh The annual Wexford Book Fair is taking place this weekend as a virtual online event. Due to Covid 19, over thirty Irish book fairs were cancelled this year with Wexford being the first and only fair taking to the internet. Organisers say they have some incredibly rare books on offer including a firstContinue reading “Wexford Book Fair goes ahead ‘virtually’”
Death of legendary athlete George Blackburn
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of George Blackburn, (82), after a short illness, the legendary coach at Westbury Harriers in Bristol and Irish international cross-country runner who was a native of County Wexford. Son of the late Tom and Annie, George was born at Ballydawmore, Monageer, in 1938, he was an ourstandingContinue reading “Death of legendary athlete George Blackburn”
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