By Dan Walsh St. Colman’s Pipe Band will lead the Ballindaggin May Bush Procession in the village this evening (Wednesday) at 7.30pm sharp and perform in their own village. It promises to be an entertaining occasion. Folklorist Michael Fortune told WexfordLocal.com; “We are so lucky to have our own pipe band here in the smallContinue reading “Ballindaggin May Bush celebrations”
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Man (20’s) in critical condition
By Dan Walsh A man in his 20’s is in a critical condition at Waterford University Hospital after a collision over the weekend. The single vehicle incident took place in Garryvadden Upper, near Blackwater, around 6am on Sunday morning. Emergency services attended the scene, and a man with serious injuries was taken to Waterford UniversityContinue reading “Man (20’s) in critical condition”
Remember Bishop Brendan in your prayers
By Dan Walsh Following the death of Brendan Comiskey, Bishop of Ferns, 1984 to 2002, a statement was issued by the Diocese of Ferns and it reads as follows; “The diocese takes this opportunity to express its sympathies to his extended family, to the members of his religious order and to all those who grieveContinue reading “Remember Bishop Brendan in your prayers”
Luke Furlong wins schools’ golf title
By Daragh Small Coláiste Éamonn Rís Wexford golfer Luke Furlong won the All-Ireland Schools Senior Boys title after 38 stableford points at Milltown. Just two days after his 16th birthday the Wexford native bounced back from a T30 finish in the Flogas Irish Boys’ Amateur Open Championship, to seal this crown. “I played well, hit itContinue reading “Luke Furlong wins schools’ golf title”
Former Bishop Brendan Comiskey dies
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of former Bishop of Ferns, Brendan Comiskey. He was aged 89. He was appointed Bishop of Ferns on April 4th, 1984, consecrated in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, on May 20th and served in the position for 18 years. Born on August 13th, 1935 in Clontibret, Co Monaghan, heContinue reading “Former Bishop Brendan Comiskey dies”
4-timer for Rob James at Fairyhouse
By Dan Walsh Rob James exhibited outstanding performance at the Fairyhouse point-to-point event today (Sunday), achieving four victories. The weekend was successful with numerous races and fixtures, and stables and riders from Wexford performed exceptionally well. Rob James rode and handled two winners in the Matchmaker Syndicate colours winning both divisions of the maiden raceContinue reading “4-timer for Rob James at Fairyhouse”
Requiem Mass for Pope Francis
By Dan Walsh Celebrated Requiem Mass in memory of Pope Francis takes place in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy at 7pm on Friday, April 25th. The chief celebrant will be Most Rev. Ger Nash, DD, Bishop of Ferns. All are welcome to attend. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17th, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, PopeContinue reading “Requiem Mass for Pope Francis”
Future plans for old Camolin Health Centre?
By Dan Walsh The future of the vacant former health centre in Camolin was raised at the April meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting and it has been the subject of a parliamentary question from Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow-Wexford, Deputy Malcolm Byrne. Deputy Byrne was informed that of the 234 vacant propertiesContinue reading “Future plans for old Camolin Health Centre?”
Church of Ireland tribute to Pope Francis
The Right Revd Adrian Wilkinson, Church of Ireland Bishop of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory has expressed his sympathy and has extended the prayers and condolences of the Church of Ireland clergy and people of the Diocese of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory to Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly, Bishop Niall Coll, Bishop Ger Nash, Bishop Denis Nulty andContinue reading “Church of Ireland tribute to Pope Francis”
Diocese of Ferns tribute to Pope Francis
In St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, the Papal flag is at half-mast to honour Pope Francis in the Diocese of Ferns. The following statement has been issued by the Bishop of Ferns Ger Nash. “It was with great sadness that the world heard on Monday morning of the death of Pope Francis. Here in The DioceseContinue reading “Diocese of Ferns tribute to Pope Francis”
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