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”
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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”
Contract signed for Gorey housing scheme
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has signed contracts with Mythen Construction Ltd for the delivery of the ambitious 20 Affordable Homes Scheme at Ramsfort Park, Gorey. Ramsfort Park (Radharc na Beannóige), will be the first affordable housing scheme for Co. Wexford with funding secured to develop this pilot project via the Affordable Housing FundContinue reading “Contract signed for Gorey housing scheme”
Council reject €10m funds for Enniscorthy town?
By Dan Walsh at special meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council There was a sensational scenario to a special meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council at the Council Chamber in the Presentation Centre today when all six sitting members of the Council failed to support the proposed planning application for Part VIII of the CivicContinue reading “Council reject €10m funds for Enniscorthy town?”
Search for Petmania’s ‘Puppy of the Year 2024’
By Dan Walsh Ireland’s most adorable pups are invited to compete for the coveted title of Petmania’s Puppy of the Year 2024, a celebration of the nation’s much-loved pets, culminating in a grand, ‘furry’ finale ceremony. Now in its 9th year, this popular annual competition has grown in popularity, with last year’s event attracting aContinue reading “Search for Petmania’s ‘Puppy of the Year 2024’”
Festy Ebosele makes the soccer headlines
By Dan Walsh Once owned by the international singer/songwriter Elton John and located not far from Greater London in Hertfordshire, Watford FC have announced the signing of Republic of Ireland international Festy Ebosele on a season-long loan from Italian side Udinese and the news is celebrated amongst soccer enthusiasts in Co. Wexford. Ebosele, who turnedContinue reading “Festy Ebosele makes the soccer headlines”
Call for better rail services from Rosslare and Wexford
By Dan Walsh The new late night 21.25hrs train service from Wexford to Gorey has been welcomed by South East on Track, who say “this connection provides public transport within Wexford later in the evening, while also facilitating rail travel to Dublin and Wicklow on the Gorey-Connolly service launched last year. The new service isContinue reading “Call for better rail services from Rosslare and Wexford”
Safety issues on Wexford’s rural roads?
By Dan Walsh It has been an underwhelming year from a weather viewpoint, however, as we connect with September this weekend has experienced a fine spell with good temperatures and the farming community is working every hour it can to save the harvest and bring the crops in safely. From my travelling experience today (Saturday)Continue reading “Safety issues on Wexford’s rural roads?”
Enniscorthy hosts children active event
By Dan Walsh Up to 30 children aged from 5 to 15 years of age from Pairc na gCon in Enniscorthy recently participated in a sports programme which introduced them to GAA sporting activities. Organised by Ray Harris, Wexford GAA Games Development Manager and Garret Kavanagh from Rapparees/Starlights GAA Club the event ran ever WednesdayContinue reading “Enniscorthy hosts children active event”
Taoiseach launches new €1.6m New Ross Famine Ship experience
By Dan Walsh The new Dunbrody Famine Ship visitor experience in New Ross, was officially opened on Friday by Taoiseach Simon Harris TD. This enhanced visitor experience follows an investment of €1.6million from the Department of Rural and Community Development, Fáilte Ireland, and Wexford County Council. The attendance included Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach Wexford CountyContinue reading “Taoiseach launches new €1.6m New Ross Famine Ship experience”
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