By Dan Walsh The creative 10th annual Gap Arts Festival is taking place this weekend, and Festival Director, Garrett Keogh told WexfordLocal.com; “While we have had online activities, we have tried to keep live performance and the bringing of people together at the heart of what we do.” Taking place at Ballythomas, close to theContinue reading “A few seats left at Gap Arts Festival”
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Our Lady’s Island to experience virtual vision
By Dan Walsh Unlike many other prominent pilgrimage sites around the world, Our Lady’s Island has never experienced “a vision”; however, ‘a virtual vision’ in the non-transparent sense will ensure that this years’ pilgrimage events will be ‘live streamed’ on the Our Lady’s Island Facebook page or ourladysisland.ie The annual pilgrimage which attracts tens ofContinue reading “Our Lady’s Island to experience virtual vision”
Duncannon basking in the sunshine
By Dan Walsh Duncannon has traditionally been a popular holiday spot and with today’s temperatures in the low 20s and more to follow into early next week, at least, the sandy resort by the Barrow Estuary is making the best of the times that are in it! Overflowing numbers forced the closure of the beachContinue reading “Duncannon basking in the sunshine”
New Ross is open and refreshed
By Dan Walsh The trial run of four weeks of pedestrianisation in New Ross on each Friday, Saturday and Sunday of August has commenced with a pleasant degree of success so far. And, the weather is helping too! Many visitors were taking advantage of today’s brilliant sunshine and tasty varieties of food on South Street.Continue reading “New Ross is open and refreshed”
Deputy Mythen raises mental health issues
Just before the recent Dáil recess for the summer holidays Enniscorthy-based Deputy Johnny Mythen raised the matter of children being placed in adult mental health units, which is mentioned in the programme for Government and the Sharing the Vision policy. This issue has been highlighted in Wexford over the past few years and as recentlyContinue reading “Deputy Mythen raises mental health issues”
Councillors angry at Irish Water!
By Dan Walsh Moderate contempt for Irish Water is frequently aired at district meetings, but claims that Irish Water is neglecting rural Wexford was alleged by a number of speakers at yesterday’s (Wednesday) Special Meeting of Wexford County Council held at White’s Hotel, Wexford, under strict Covid-19 pandemic guidelines. The criticism comes in the perceptionContinue reading “Councillors angry at Irish Water!”
More Council support urged for rural villages
By Dan Walsh Concern for rural villages and seeking ways of rejuvenating some villages that have seen better days was one of the topics that occupied members’ minds at today’s Special Meeting of Wexford County Council held under Government Covid-19 guidelines at White’s Hotel, Wexford. Cllr Ger Carthy, Cathaoirleach, and Cllr Garry Laffan, Leas-Cathaoirleach sharedContinue reading “More Council support urged for rural villages”
Vandalism strikes at 15th century churchyard
By Dan Walsh Twelve graves at the 15th century Churchtown graveyard in a reasonably remote location between Tagoat and Rosslare Strand have been smeared with symbols and graffiti in an act of vandalism that has angered the local community. The despicable deed involved the distinctive use of green paint in the graveyard that is dominatedContinue reading “Vandalism strikes at 15th century churchyard”
Council plan to lease Enniscorthy Courthouse
By Dan Walsh The recently renovated 18th century heritage building, Enniscorthy Courthouse, will be leased by Wexford County Council to Dublin city-based Opus Services for ten years at an annual rent of €59,160. There is provision for adjusted lower rent until the company grows its number of employees. This information was provided at the recentContinue reading “Council plan to lease Enniscorthy Courthouse”
Cahore Lifeboat Open Day on Sunday
Looking for somewhere special to take the family tomorrow (Sunday)? Cahore Inshore Rescue Service are holding an Open Day and Fundraising Appeal at the Lifeboat Station from 12 noon to 3pm. “We welcome you to pop in for a complimentary cup of tea or coffee, a tour of the station and a chat. We willContinue reading “Cahore Lifeboat Open Day on Sunday”
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