By Dan Walsh Bree Macra has been crowned this year’s All-Ireland Public Speaking champions at the National Final in Macroom, Co. Cork, last Saturday. The team of chairperson Mary Byrne, and speakers Sarah Byrne and Eddie Casey, saw off teams from Tullyallen Macra, from Louth, and Waterfall Macra, from Cork, to claim the title. TheContinue reading “Bree Macra are best speakers in Ireland”
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179 homes delivered in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD has launched the new housing development – Cnoc na Greine at Greenville Lane, Enniscorthy – where 179 homes have been delivered including 48 social homes and 16 affordable purchase homes. The attendance included Cllr Joe Sullivan, Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council; Cllr Barbara-AnneContinue reading “179 homes delivered in Enniscorthy”
Gusserane says NO to Solar Farms
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting Gusserane Community Action Group protested outside County Hall, Wexford, yesterday (Monday) before the Wexford County Council December meeting and were met by some elected representatives, including Cathaoirleach Joe Sullivan. The group protested a planning application and renewable energy project, describing it as “a very extensive andContinue reading “Gusserane says NO to Solar Farms”
Almost €1m funding for GreenTechHQ
By Dan Walsh Funding to the tune of €992,000 has been announced for GreenTechHQ at the New Technology Park at Enniscorthy under the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme, designed to strengthen regional enterprise, drive innovation, and support sustainable economic growth. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD has welcomed the funding. “ItContinue reading “Almost €1m funding for GreenTechHQ”
Coolgreany shop closed due to fire
By Dan Walsh O’Rafferty’s XL shop in Coolgreany is closed until further notice following damage sustained in an early morning fire at the premises last Friday. Fire crews arrived quickly and managed to contain the blaze before it could spread further through the building. No injuries were reported, and the situation was brought under controlContinue reading “Coolgreany shop closed due to fire”
Annual Liam Mellows Commemoration
By Dan Walsh The annual Liam Mellows (1892-1922) Commemorations took place in Castletown graveyard today (Sunday) in atrocious weather conditions. Minister for Social Protection, Rural Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD was guest speaker at the Fianna Fáil event where wreaths were laid. Refreshments were provided afterwards in The Golden Anchor, Castletown. TheContinue reading “Annual Liam Mellows Commemoration”
Difficult conditions at Ballycrystal
By Dan Walsh at Ballycrystal Heavy rain made conditions difficult at the Ballinagore Harriers point-to-point at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, this afternoon, but the fixture went off safely with seven races completed. Brian Lawless from Delgany, Co. Wicklow, is used to booting home winners, but he saddled his first successful runner Lola De Magny in the maidenContinue reading “Difficult conditions at Ballycrystal”
Soft going at Ballycrystal on Sunday
By Dan Walsh The final point-to-point fixture of 2025 takes place tomorrow (Sunday) with the Ballinagore Harriers at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, where the track is in safe order but the going will be ‘yielding, soft in places’. First race is at 12 noon. 4-5mms of rain fell on the track on Friday and another 4-5mms isContinue reading “Soft going at Ballycrystal on Sunday”
Gorey author joins foster care association
By Dan Walsh Sadie Harpur, the Wexford-based author of the highly-praised book The Hidden World of a Foster-Girl, has been elected to the board of the Irish Foster Care Association. Sadie herself has expressed her pleasure at receiving such an honour as it gives her the opportunity to use her experience as both a foster-child andContinue reading “Gorey author joins foster care association”
Taghmon history recalled in new journal
By Dan Walsh Wally O’Neill of Red Books and Eclectic Avenue launched The Journal of the Taghmon History Society Volume No 14, edited by Liz Wickham and published by the Taghmon History Society at Camross Hall. There is a wonderful variety of stories here. Kay Doyle goes back to pre-Famine times to write about StContinue reading “Taghmon history recalled in new journal”
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