By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library Jean Maskell is a multi-disciplinary writer and artist, and her collection of poems and short stories was published in 2013 under the title The Space Between. The illustrations, which are plenty and colourful is also her own work. Her writing has appeared in several publications in Ireland and theContinue reading “Writer Jean supports Christmas charities”
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Payphone project calls to Enniscorthy
by Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Enniscorthy has an additional structure of modern street furniture at the Market Square entrance to Rafter Street which is attracting public curiosity in the form of a public payphone. As agreed at the Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting in September 2023, Clear Channel Ireland have removed the payphone on Wafer StreetContinue reading “Payphone project calls to Enniscorthy”
Sharing new songs event at the Library
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library Traditional singer, songwriter and composer Aileen Lambert was awarded the Commemorations Artist Bursary 2024 from Wexford County Council earlier this year and last night in Wexford Library she presented an evening of ‘New Songs’. Aileen shared songs which she has written which attempt to tell the story of ordinaryContinue reading “Sharing new songs event at the Library”
Fishing trawler returns to Kilmore Quay
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guarda at 11.55am today to assist the crew of a 24-metre fishing trawler experiencing engine failure a mile and a half south of Kilmore Quay harbour. Arriving on scene at 12.11pm, the lifeboat crew checked that all on board the vesselContinue reading “Fishing trawler returns to Kilmore Quay”
Support RNLI’s Christmas Appeal
By Dan Walsh On average, RNLI lifeboats launch over 100 times during the Christmas period every year. Whatever weather winter throws at them, RNLI crews such as those at Courtown, Wexford, Rosslare Harbour, Fethard and Kilmore Quay, are ready to battle the elements to save lives at sea. These rescues, and others all year round,Continue reading “Support RNLI’s Christmas Appeal”
Woman (50s) dies in New Ross collision
By Dan Walsh A pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, has died in a fatal road traffic collision on the N25 at Stokestown, New Ross, which occurred at approximately 7.10pm on Sunday. The collision involved a car and a pedestrian. No other injuries were reported. The N25 Eastbound Road remains closed this morning and localContinue reading “Woman (50s) dies in New Ross collision”
ROAD CLOSURE – N25 New Ross Bypass Eastbound Lane
By Dan Walsh Motorists are advised to avoid the New Ross Bypass tonight from the Waterford/Glenmore direction towards Wexford, due to a collision. Diversions in place into New Ross and onto bypass from Camblin entrance. Road closure in place overnight. At 10.30pm tonight WexfordLocal.com issued the following important announcement for motorists. Emergency services are atContinue reading “ROAD CLOSURE – N25 New Ross Bypass Eastbound Lane”
Road crash on N25 near New Ross
Emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic collision near New Ross in Co. Wexford tonight. It’s understood to have happened on a section of the N25 by the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge. Gardaí say local diversions are currently in place, and motorists are advised to avoid and to take alternative routes. UpdatesContinue reading “Road crash on N25 near New Ross”
Locals in winning form at Ballycrystal
By Dan Walsh at Ballycrystal The big talking point at the Ballinagore Harriers point-to-point at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, today was the bitter cold conditions, but it remained dry, there was competitive racing with good sized fields, and it was a successful day’s sport. Sallyville Lady won the opening maiden race for four-year-old mares for Ballindaggin handlerContinue reading “Locals in winning form at Ballycrystal”
Pierce Turner tells his story in ‘Living by the River’
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library Retiring Wexford politician of 40 years Brendan Howlin was at Wexford Library today where he proudly lauded Wexford’s award-winning musician Pierce Turner and officially launched his debut book of autobiographical short stories bearing the title Living by the River. Mr Howlin likened Pierce Turner to the great Patrick KavanaghContinue reading “Pierce Turner tells his story in ‘Living by the River’”
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