By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is gearing up for the 10th annual Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival, scheduled to take place in the town this May Bank Holiday weekend from Friday to Sunday. The event is expected to attract 50,000 visitors and provide a significant boost to the local economy. The official opening will be celebratedContinue reading “Enniscorthy welcomes 10th Rockin’ Festival”
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Boat on fire in Wexford Harbour
By Dan Walsh A fire on board destroyed a small pleasure boat in Wexford Harbour today. The fire was first noticed around 4pm and huge thick black smoke billowed into the sky on the warmest day of the year so far. It has been confirmed that no one was on board the boat. The HarbourContinue reading “Boat on fire in Wexford Harbour”
2 injured in 3-vehicle crash near Clonroche
By Dan Walsh A man and a young woman are currently receiving medical treatment in hospital for severe injuries sustained in a three-vehicle collision near Clonroche. The incident occurred on the N30 at Forestwood around 2.40pm yesterday (Tuesday). A man in his 50s and a woman in her late teens were removed from the sceneContinue reading “2 injured in 3-vehicle crash near Clonroche”
Ballindaggin May Bush celebrations
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”
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”
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