Missing cyclist may be in Wexford

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Christopher Duff, (35), who is missing from his home in Prussia Street, Dublin 7. Mr Duff was last seen on Wednesday at approximately 7am when he left his home on a hybrid Trek bicycle. Gardaí said he may have travelled to Wicklow or Wexford.Continue reading “Missing cyclist may be in Wexford”

Write to fight mental illness

A new Irish publishing label located in Wexford town has launched a campaign to find new novelists on World Suicide Prevention Day.  Red Books Press based out of Red Books Bookshop in Wexford town is offering to publish a new book in conjunction with NaNoWriMo this year. National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, is anContinue reading “Write to fight mental illness”

Ros Tapestry ‘temporary move’ to Kilkenny

By Dan Walsh New Ross ‘jewel in the crown’ The Ros Tapestry, a unique display of decorative embroidery depicting the history and heritage of the town will spend some time on ‘temporary display’ in Kilkenny Castle. The background to the exhibition leaving New Ross was explained in detail by Board of Directors’ Mary Lou O’KennedyContinue reading “Ros Tapestry ‘temporary move’ to Kilkenny”

New primary care centre planned for Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne has welcomed the approval of planning permission for a new primary care centre for Enniscorthy.  Estuary Primary Healthcare Ltd plans to construct a new three-storey Primary Care Centre including (a) General Practitioners Surgery, (b) Pharmacy Unit, (c) Ancillary Medical Unit, (d)Continue reading “New primary care centre planned for Enniscorthy”

All calm and timely at Kilmore Quay

By Dan Walsh It was a busy Sunday September afternoon in Kilmore Quay today where the weather was calm and fine, the car parks were at capacity, wide open doors and doorstep views from several camper vans with a postcard view of the Saltee Islands, and face coverings and social distancing  were second nature. TheContinue reading “All calm and timely at Kilmore Quay”

€1.3m for Wexford walking and cycling

By Dan Walsh Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Eamon Ryan TD, believes that the way forward post Covid-19 is through walking and cycling and is stimulating the measures through the Active Travel Measures Allocations 2020 with the announcement of funding to Wexford County Council of €1,351, 098. Minister Ryan said; “The Active Travel grantContinue reading “€1.3m for Wexford walking and cycling”

€460,000 for Wexford ‘shovel ready’ projects

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has been allocated funding of €460,000 under the Climate Change Adaption Allocations 2020 by the Department of Transport, Tourism, and Sport, which will assist in repairs and safety measures carried out in sixteen projects damaged by severe weather events. Minister of State, Hildegarde Naughton TD, said: “The recent severeContinue reading “€460,000 for Wexford ‘shovel ready’ projects”

€25m funding for 3rd level institutions

Wexford TD James Browne has welcomed a €25 million investment for capital works in 3rd level institutions including funding for colleges in the South-East. IT Carlow will receive €1,074,000 while Waterford IT will receive €1,114,000. Deputy Browne explained “this funding will allow for small scale capital investment and equipment needs based on the colleges ownContinue reading “€25m funding for 3rd level institutions”

Duncormick tales stored in the thatch

By Dan Walsh The closure of the village pub in the manner enforced by Covid-19 restrictions is unprecedented since the introduction of licensing laws in the final decades of the 19th century. Perhaps, the wording on the new Sammy Sinnott memorial seat in Duncormick sums up the emergency measures in simple terms that can beContinue reading “Duncormick tales stored in the thatch”

Prosperous days at Wellingtonbridge

By Dan Walsh The railway station at Wellingtonbridge is a desolate place these days, the remains of the 20-lever-frame signal cabin, platform and station buildings and some rusting tracks lie behind the level crossing gates, but the gaping landscape indicates that this was once a busy working railway serving a well populated historic area ofContinue reading “Prosperous days at Wellingtonbridge”