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’”
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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”
Rosslare to Dunkirk in 24 hours
By Dan Walsh A new six day per week shipping route operated by DFDS from Rosslare Europort to Dunkirk in France is to commence on January 2nd. The new service will bring to 13 the number of direct sailings between Rosslare Europort and the European continent, each way, every week, during peak times of year.Continue reading “Rosslare to Dunkirk in 24 hours”
Christmas bonus payment from early December
By Dan Walsh Local Minister James Browne TD has received confirmation from his colleague, Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphries TD, that the Christmas bonus on social welfare payments will be issued from week beginning December 7th. Minister Browne told WexfordLocal.com; “I welcome confirmation from the Minister that the Christmas bonus will be paid thisContinue reading “Christmas bonus payment from early December”
Lidl Enniscorthy supporting local jobs
By Dan Walsh Lidl Ireland has opened its rebuilt Enniscorthy store on the Kiltealy Road, in a new state-of-the-art store creating eight jobs for the locality bringing the total number of people employed through the store to 29. Approximately 200 people were employed through the construction phase of the new Lidl Enniscorthy store. The formerContinue reading “Lidl Enniscorthy supporting local jobs”
Normal use of Sow drinking water resumes
By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice for the Sow Regional Public Water Supply in effect since November 12th has been lifted with immediate effect. Affected were customers in Ballymurn, Oylegate, Crossabeg, Oulart, The Ballagh, Glenbrien, Curracloe, Screen, Castlebridge and surrounding rural areas. All affected consumers on the Sow Regional Public Water Supply can nowContinue reading “Normal use of Sow drinking water resumes”
Monageer farmer seeks votes for IFA chair
By Dan Walsh James Kehoe, (41), a suckler to beef, sheep and tillage farmer from Monageer, near Enniscorthy, has served as Chairman of Wexford IFA (Irish Farmers Association) for almost four years, but he faces a fresh challenge as a lively enthusiastic contender for the important position of Chairman of South Leinster IFA when theContinue reading “Monageer farmer seeks votes for IFA chair”
€2.6m for beef farmers and €0.5m for sheep farmers in county Wexford
By Dan Walsh Payments of €2.6 million will be paid to 1,103 farmers in County Wexford under the new Beef Finisher Scheme (BFP). 508 Wexford sheep farm holdings will share in grants to the value of €506,000 under the Sheep Welfare Scheme. The payments are welcomed by Wexford TD and Minister of State for LawContinue reading “€2.6m for beef farmers and €0.5m for sheep farmers in county Wexford”
€295,595 for Wexford Enterprise Centres
By Dan Walsh Funding of €295,595 has been granted to three Enterprise Centres in Co. Wexford. €99,400 will be granted to the Enniscorthy Enterprise and Technology Centre, €52,800 to the Hatch Lab in Gorey and €144,395 to Wexford Enterprise Centre. Commenting on the good news, Paul Kehoe TD said; “I am really pleased to seeContinue reading “€295,595 for Wexford Enterprise Centres”
And the winner is… Kilmuckridge
By Dan Walsh Kilmuckridge are the winners of the Co-Operation Ireland IPB Insurance Pride of Place award for Islands and Coastal Communities. The great news was announced by Marty Morrissey at the Award Ceremony held online this evening. Cllr Mary Farrell said; “A wonderful achievement for our community, the District and the County. Thank youContinue reading “And the winner is… Kilmuckridge”
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