By Dan Walsh The Island Hunt point-to-point takes place tomorrow (Sunday) over a new track at Peppardscastle (Y25 HY96), between the coastal villages of Ballygarrett and Kilmuckridge, and fingers are crossed for a good attendance. The first of six races is off at 1pm. It is a left-handed track over a mile with five fencesContinue reading “All set for first day at Peppardscastle races”
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73rd Wexford Festival Opera is under way
By Dan Walsh on Wexford Quay The 73rd Wexford Festival Opera opened this evening with the traditional fireworks display on Wexford Quays and while the weather favoured umbrellas and rain gear it failed to dampen the enthusiasm for the occasion as a large family orientated crowd turned out in force. The 16-day festival with 70Continue reading “73rd Wexford Festival Opera is under way”
Visit Theatre in the Bookshop during the festival
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s annual Festival Opera opens tonight (Friday) and is always accompanied by many fringe art and performance events. This year, a local bookshop is once again running a full schedule of literary events as part of its own fringe festival – “Theatre in the Bookshop”. Red Books in Wexford’s St Peter’s Square willContinue reading “Visit Theatre in the Bookshop during the festival”
Mayoral reception honours popular photographer Ger
By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford The Mayor of Wexford Cllr George Lawlor and the members of Wexford District Council last night honoured retiring press photographer Ger Hore at a Civic Reception held in the Council Chamber at County Hall, Carricklawn. Mayor Lawlor said; “As a local press photographer and private photographer you haveContinue reading “Mayoral reception honours popular photographer Ger”
Wexford LPT vote crisis raised in the Dáil
EXCLUSIVE REPORT by Dan Walsh The headline story from yesterday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District in the Civic Centre Chamber, that called for Local Propery Tax “discretionary funds be held against those who voted against it!” was raised in Dáil Éireann tonight by Wexford Independent Deputy Verona Murphy. If the proposal was toContinue reading “Wexford LPT vote crisis raised in the Dáil”
Shop Local Gift Card is launched
By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber’s paper Shop Local Vouchers will be upgraded to a County Wexford Shop Local Gift Card ahead of the Christmas season, making it easier and more rewarding to support local businesses across the county. First introduced in September 2020, over €2.2 million of County Wexford Shop Local Vouchers have beenContinue reading “Shop Local Gift Card is launched”
No funding for 11 who voted against LPT increase?
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Centre 24-hours after a majority of members at Wexford County Council approved the Local Property Tax Local Adjustment Factor (LAF) at 15% over the next five years, (2025-2029) at Monday’s meeting at County Hall and some members at today’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District in the CivicContinue reading “No funding for 11 who voted against LPT increase?”
Local Property Tax up by 15% over 5 years
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting at County Hall Members of Wexford County Council have approved the Local Property Tax Local Adjustment Factor (LAF) at 15% over the next five years, (2025-2029) at today’s monthly meeting held in County Hall, Carricklawn, which consists of an inward investment of €1,925,160. In accordance with theContinue reading “Local Property Tax up by 15% over 5 years”
Le Cotentin Delegation and French Ambassador visit Wexford
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council welcomed Le Cotentin delegation and the newly appointed French Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Céline Place, in a visit that underscores the growing bonds of friendship and cooperation between Wexford and Le Cotentin in Normandy. The Delegation and Ambassador met with a number of key stakeholders including elected members ofContinue reading “Le Cotentin Delegation and French Ambassador visit Wexford”
Sad passing of Sr Anne Atkinson
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Sr Anne Atkinson, Sisters of St John of God Wexford, and formerly of Booladuragh, Ballindaggan. She passed away peacefully in the care of the staff and Sisters of Sallyville House, Newtown Road, Wexford, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Catherine and Thomas. Sisters BessieContinue reading “Sad passing of Sr Anne Atkinson”
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