By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-based sitting TD Johnny Mythen has been selected at convention to contest the next General Election for Sinn Féin in the 4-seater Wexford Constituency. One of the most experienced politicians in the county, Deputy Mythen’s first attempt at a seat in Dail Éireann in the 2016 General Election failed by just 31Continue reading “Deputy Johnny Mythen selected for Sinn Féin in Wexford”
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Adamstown in mourning for Fr. Jim Furlong
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Rev. Fr. James (Jim Furlong), a native of Adamstown who spent much of his ministry in London and served as parish priest in Duncannon. Many tributes are being received. He was aged 81 years. Born in the parish of Adamstown in 1943, he received his primary educationContinue reading “Adamstown in mourning for Fr. Jim Furlong”
Enniscorthy faces traffic delays to facilitate demolition works
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”
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”
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