By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann and the National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group (NPDWAG) are urging pesticide users in Wexford to help protect local drinking water sources as the spraying season draws to a close. Since 2017, the number of pesticide exceedances detected in public drinking water supplies has dropped by more than 50%.Continue reading “Keeping Wexford’s drinking water safe”
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Enniscorthy’s weekend of Blackstairs Blues
By Dan Walsh The Blackstairs Blues Festival is Ireland’s longest running Blues festival and the 31st festival takes place in Enniscorthy venues this weekend – Friday to Sunday, September 12th to 14th, and the musicians and pubs are hoping for large crowds and plenty of fun. Recently, the festival launch took place in Rackards BarContinue reading “Enniscorthy’s weekend of Blackstairs Blues”
Wexford supports Laura Lynn
By Dan Walsh LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, invites people in Wexford to lace up their runners and take on the 100km in September Challenge. LauraLynn is asking the public to walk, jog or run approximately 3.3km per day throughout September. This sponsored challenge is a vital fundraiser supporting children with life-limiting conditions and their families LauraLynn FundraisingContinue reading “Wexford supports Laura Lynn”
Local festival funding to undergo review
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting at County Hall, Wexford Today’s Wexford County Council meeting at County Hall, Wexford, opened with glowing praise for the success of Fleadh Cheoil 2025 in Wexford Town and ended with councillors arguing over future local festival funding. The tension began when Cllr Leonard Kelly’s motion was introducedContinue reading “Local festival funding to undergo review”
Good show by champion Martin Kehoe
By Dan Walsh Congratulations to veteran champion ploughman Martin Kehoe, Ballycullane, who finished 8th overall in the conventional class at the 70th World Ploughing Championships held in the Czech Republic last Friday and Saturday. Martin was part of Team Ireland following his success at the 2024 National Ploughing Championship which was his first national titleContinue reading “Good show by champion Martin Kehoe”
Gorey Library hosts new Photo Exhibition
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Library A new photography exhibition, “Shared Space: Life at the Courtown Hotel,” featuring the work by asylum seekers living in the Courtown Hotel was officially opened by Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council Cllr Joe Sullivan in Gorey Library today (Saturday). Created on mobile phones during a three-month workshop led byContinue reading “Gorey Library hosts new Photo Exhibition”
PJ was central to the ballroom era
By Dan Walsh PJ (Patrick Joseph) Doyle, a prominent businessman aged 90, of Hollow House, Ballypreacus, Bunclody, and formerly of Rathmines, Dublin, passed away on Wednesday, September 3rd, in the presence of his family. PJ was famous throughout Ireland for his ballroom businesses, especially The Barrowland in New Ross and the Castle Night Club inContinue reading “PJ was central to the ballroom era”
Community funds allocated to 10 Wexford clubs
By Dan Walsh Adman Steel Sheds has reaffirmed its commitment to local communities by contributing a total of €75,000 in grassroots funding this year, with the latest €35,000 being awarded to 10 sports clubs nominated by Adman employees. Each club will receive €3,500 to invest in equipment, facilities, and youth programs, funded entirely by profitsContinue reading “Community funds allocated to 10 Wexford clubs”
Woman dies following Gorey accident
By Dan Walsh A woman in her 60’s who was seriously injured when hit by an oil truck on Gorey’s Main Street on June 27th has sadly passed away. Nataliia Voskanova from Main Street, Riverchapel, and formerly of Ukraine, died on Thursday, August 28th at the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Dearly beloved wife of Ruben andContinue reading “Woman dies following Gorey accident”
St John’s Community Activity Garden opens
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy James Browne T.D. Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government and Jennifer Murnane O’Connor T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Health with special responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, performed the official opening of St. John’s Community Activity Garden at Enniscorthy this evening. MinisterContinue reading “St John’s Community Activity Garden opens”
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