By Dan Walsh Gorey Kilmuckridge Independent Cllr Joe Sullivan has raised concerns following a recently published report stating that people on HAP (Housing Assistance Payment) cannot compete with other renters in the private rental sector. “This along with Income Threshold Limits for people applying to go on the social housing lists are two issues thatContinue reading “Cllr Sullivan claims social housing policies “not fit for purpose””
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Touring anti-nuclear exhibition
By Dan Walsh Wexford Arts Centre, in partnership with Ormston House, presents Memory of a Free Festival. Brendan Howlin, Chairperson of Wexford Arts Centre, officially opened the exhibition yesterday (Saturday). Memory of a Free Festival is a touring exhibition. Conceived by Ormston House, it reflects on the Carnsore Point anti-nuclear festivals held in Wexford fromContinue reading “Touring anti-nuclear exhibition”
Senseless vandalism at ancient burial ground
By Dan Walsh Wexford Gardaí are seeking assistance with their investigation into damage to several headstones and a stone wall at Monachán Graveyard in Taghmon between 20 April and 27 July 2026. The vandalism of at least 15 graves in the centuries-old cemetery has attracted national media coverage. At some point in recent weeks, vandalsContinue reading “Senseless vandalism at ancient burial ground”
Crowds at weekend Wexford races
By Dan Walsh at Wexford races The largest attendance this season enjoyed competitive racing in summer conditions on Ladies Day at Wexford races this Friday evening and the numbers were even greater at Saturday’s fixture. Saturday’s fixture got off to a shock winner when 33/1 shot Kingside Lady took the fillies maiden hurdle for MeathContinue reading “Crowds at weekend Wexford races”
Wexford hosts 1926 Census exhibition
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Headquarters The Story of Us, a touring exhibition exploring the 1926 Census, was officially opened to the public last night by Wexford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Lisa McDonald at a ceremony in the council’s Carricklawn headquarters. Cllr McDonald noted that only a century—about four generations—has passed since theContinue reading “Wexford hosts 1926 Census exhibition”
Ladies Day at Wexford Racecourse
By Dan Walsh Racing returns to Wexford Racecourse for two-days this weekend with Ladies Day taking place on Friday evening and an afternoon fixture planned for Saturday. The weather is forecast as dry, breezy with temperatures in the low 20s for both days. Six hurdle races and an INH Flat Race makes up the seven-raceContinue reading “Ladies Day at Wexford Racecourse”
Watty’s Well and the Brooklyn bench
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is building a pleasant reputation for improvements to its riverside walking trails further advancing its recreational facilities. A new amenity point has now been completed along The Banks, on the northern section of the Slaney Riverside Trail at Blackstoops. Enniscorthy Municipal District’s outdoor staff have completed stonework and planting at Watty’sContinue reading “Watty’s Well and the Brooklyn bench”
Tragedy during Taghmon ladies’ football final
By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to 16-year-old Aoibheann Clarke, who died after collapsing during a ladies’ football final in Taghmon last evening. Aoibheann was playing for Taghmon Camross GAA, LGFA and Camogie club in the Girls Minor Division 6 Shield final in Taghmon. The game had entered injury time when she collapsed onContinue reading “Tragedy during Taghmon ladies’ football final”
It’s Gap Arts Festival weekend
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Library The 16th annual Gap Arts Festival at Ballythomas, Gorey, runs from Thursday to Saturday, August 6th to 8th inclusive and this year’s extensive programme of events was officially launched by Cllr Mary Farrell, Cathaoirleach Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council at a ceremony in Gorey Library. The official opening isContinue reading “It’s Gap Arts Festival weekend”
Appeal for witnesses to Castlebridge crash
By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Wexford are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian at Castlebridge shortly before midnight on Saturday. The collision occurred at approximately 11.51pm on the R741, near Keating Insulation outside Castlebridge village. The pedestrian, in his 20’s was taken to Wexford General Hospital forContinue reading “Appeal for witnesses to Castlebridge crash”
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