By Dan Walsh at Vinegar Hill At dusk, a procession featuring art, music, and performance brightened up Vinegar Hill, driven by the creativity of Wexford’s youth. Dozens of dancers and performers contributed to the carnival atmosphere witnessed this evening. The second annual The Night Belongs to Youth event was part of this year’s Cruinniú naContinue reading “Youth show the way at Vinegar Hill”
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Kilanerin history project starts on Sunday
By Dan Walsh The Things Around Us’ is an innovative community collection project exploring the objects in the hands of ordinary people that reveal the social history of Kilanerin and district running for four weeks, and it kicks off this Sunday, June 8th 12-3pm. The project has been devised by artist/folklorist Michael Fortune in conjunctionContinue reading “Kilanerin history project starts on Sunday”
€70,000 for Bunclody safer route
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has been awarded €70,000 toward a walkway link from Hospital Hill to Church Road, Bunclody under the Community Recognition Fund. Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy stated that “it is a long-held ambition of mine and the people of Bunclody to see both sides of Bunclody town linked without having to access the N80.Continue reading “€70,000 for Bunclody safer route”
Annual Parish Féte Day at Showgrounds
By Dan Walsh The annual Monart Union of Parishes Parish Féte Day takes place tomorrow, Saturday, June 7th at Enniscorthy Showgrounds with free admission for a day filled with fun events to suit all ages. This event is a fundraiser for the Enniscorthy and Monart Union of Parishes which comprises of Clone, Clonmore (Bree), Monart,Continue reading “Annual Parish Féte Day at Showgrounds”
Eamonn Wall’s hometown poetry is celebrated
By Dan Walsh at Eamonn Wall’s Enniscorthy launch Celebrated Enniscorthy-born poet Eamonn Wall who nowadays lives in St Louis, Missouri, United States, proudly celebrated at The Bailey, Enniscorthy, last night (Thursday), in the company of family and friends at the launch of his latest book of poetry entitled My Aunts at Twilight Poetry. Award-winning actorContinue reading “Eamonn Wall’s hometown poetry is celebrated”
Celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg this weekend
By Dan Walsh at the launch on Vinegar Hill Cruinniú na nÓg, the official day dedicated to creativity for young people, takes place this Saturday, June 7th, featuring more than 50 free events for children and young people taking place across Wexford’s five libraries and the county’s renowned cultural venues, including the National Opera HouseContinue reading “Celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg this weekend”
Fatal shooting at Carlow shopping centre
By Dan Walsh A man died, and a girl was injured following a shooting incident in a supermarket in Carlow town this evening. At 6.15pm, a man reportedly fired several shots at the Tesco supermarket located at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre. When the shots were fired, shoppers and staff sought shelter. According to reports, theContinue reading “Fatal shooting at Carlow shopping centre”
County Wexford Business Awards
The County Wexford Business Awards gala ceremony, held at Whites of Wexford Hotel in Wexford town, was a spectacular event celebrating the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. With nearly 450 guests in attendance, the sold-out black-tie affair was hosted by renowned MC and comedian Colm O’Regan, ensuring an evening filled with entertainment and recognition for the county’sContinue reading “County Wexford Business Awards”
Two hiding in a truck at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Gardaí in the Wexford / Wicklow Division have commenced an investigation following the discovery of two people hiding in a truck at Rosslare Europort. Gardaí, along with Customs and Revenue, located the two males during an immigration check shortly after 8am this morning (Friday) They are currently being assessed by medical personnel.Continue reading “Two hiding in a truck at Rosslare Europort”
New affordable homes in Wexford and Enniscorthy.
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, was in Enniscorthy recently to perform the official launch of two new phases of affordable homes for sale to first time buyers in Wexford and Enniscorthy. The new homes which are part of the hugely popular ‘Ard Uisce’ and ‘Old Forge Road’ developments,Continue reading “New affordable homes in Wexford and Enniscorthy.”
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