By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The long running saga regards the Murphy Floods site at Enniscorthy took a positive turn this week when machinery arrived, hard hats and other safety information was posted at the entrance at Barrack Street and works have begun on site. However, traffic disruption is on the way; Under the TemporaryContinue reading “Enniscorthy faces traffic delays to facilitate demolition works”
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Melanie O’Reilly plays Wexford Arts Centre
By Dan Walsh Wexford-based Melanie O’Reilly, jazz musician and Honorary Consul to France is having a busy week ahead of an Afternoon Jazz session in Wexford Arts Centre on Wednesday. Last Saturday Melanie attended a very special event when a plaque dedicated to Irish Hollywood legend Maureen O’Hara (1920-2015) was unveiled by the Lord MayorContinue reading “Melanie O’Reilly plays Wexford Arts Centre”
Council backs Town Centre plans for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at September meeting of Wexford County Council Following on from last weeks Special Meeting regarding the Part VIII Planning Application relating to the Market Square area of Enniscorthy, which received no support from any of the elected members on the day, came before today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held atContinue reading “Council backs Town Centre plans for Enniscorthy”
17ft craft with lone sailor on board rescued off The Lagoon
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI and Carnsore/Rosslare Coast Guard came to the aid of a sailor on a 17ft pleasure craft which had developed mechanical problems on Saturday. The all-weather lifeboat was launched at 12.20pm, following a call from The Irish Coast Guard. The lone sailor aboard the vessel had called for assistance whenContinue reading “17ft craft with lone sailor on board rescued off The Lagoon”
Celebrations at opening of McCauley Park Bellefield
By Dan Walsh at McCauley Park, Bellefield, Enniscorthy The official opening of McCauley Park at Belefield Enniscorthy took place yesterday (Sunday) with a ribbon cutting ceremony and the unveiling of a stone memorial following investment of over €1.5 million, with some more developments to follow, bringing the sporting facilities into the 21st century and makingContinue reading “Celebrations at opening of McCauley Park Bellefield”
Sinn Féin selects Cllr Fionntán for General Election
By Dan Walsh Popular North Wexford-based Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabhain has been chosen at a Sinn Féin Selection Convention for the newly created 3-seat constituency of North Wexford and South Wicklow held in the Arklow Bay Hotel to contest the forthcoming General Election. A member of the teaching profession, first elected in 2014 and re-electedContinue reading “Sinn Féin selects Cllr Fionntán for General Election”
Festy joins Ireland squad for Tuesday’s game
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-born Festy Ebosele who played his early games locally with Moyne Rangers has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad to play Greece on Tuesday. A Football Association of Ireland statement this evening said; “Festy Ebosele comes into the squad for Tuesday’s UEFA Nations League fixture against Greece at the AvivaContinue reading “Festy joins Ireland squad for Tuesday’s game”
Gorey students winners of national sustainability award
By Dan Walsh Second-level schools across County Wexford are being called to participate in this year’s Student Enterprise Programme (SEP), a nationwide initiative that will engage over 28,000 students in setting up and running their own mini-enterprises throughout the academic year. The Student Enterprise Programme has been a cornerstone of the secondary school experience inContinue reading “Gorey students winners of national sustainability award”
Enniscorthy Flower Festival and Ecumenical Harvest Thanksgiving Service
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy & Monart Union of Parishes Flower Festival is taking place in St. Mary’s Church, Church Street, Enniscorthy this weekend – Friday to Sunday, September 13th-15th– and the organisers are looking forward to welcoming visitors The flower festival is being run in conjunction with Co. Wexford Garden and Flower Club, who areContinue reading “Enniscorthy Flower Festival and Ecumenical Harvest Thanksgiving Service”
Wexford LEO launches autumn training programme
By Dan Walsh Local Enterprise Office Wexford (LEO) has announced its new autumn training and events programme for 2024. This comprehensive programme offers a blend of online and in-person training sessions, designed to equip participants with the skills needed to navigate the ever-changing economic landscape. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr. Pip Breen, expressed hisContinue reading “Wexford LEO launches autumn training programme”
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