By Dan Walsh New Ross Municipal District has launched a new book in New Ross Library. It is a Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) publication, edited by James Eogan MIAI FSA, Senior Archaeologist, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and titled ‘Places for the Living, Places for the Dead; archaeological discoveries on the N25 New Ross Bypass’, The eventContinue reading “Book yields local discoveries on the N25 New Ross Bypass”
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Refugee photography on view at Wexford Town Library
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council’s Local Authority Integration Team has announced the winners of the Refugee Week 2024 Photography Competition themed Our Home, which received numerous inspiring and poignant submissions that beautifully captured the essence of what home means, particularly through the experiences of refugees and their supporters. The competition judges were deeply movedContinue reading “Refugee photography on view at Wexford Town Library”
‘Street theatre’ comes to Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill About 30 young people from Creative Places Enniscorthy (CPE) paid their first visit to Vinegar Hill last evening with an impressive “street theatre” performance where dance, pageantry and the rhythm of the drums brought a fresh atmosphere to a sacred battlefield place linked to the 1798 Rebellion. Themed ‘TheContinue reading “‘Street theatre’ comes to Vinegar Hill”
Battle of Vinegar Hill remembered
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill Poor weather conditions failed to dampen the remembrance service marking the 226th anniversary of the Battle of Vinegar Hill which took place on the historic battlefield site last evening where, according to Cllr John O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District, speaking on site, said; “It is hard for us today,Continue reading “Battle of Vinegar Hill remembered”
Cllr Pip Breen is new Council Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh at the annual general meeting of Wexford County Council Cllr Pip Breen, outgoing Cathaoirleach of the Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District, was elected the 127th Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council at the annual general meeting held in the Council Chamber at County Hall, Wexford, this afternoon. Independent Cllr Ger Carthy, of Rosslare MunicipalContinue reading “Cllr Pip Breen is new Council Cathaoirleach”
Sunday is Rebellion Day in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Sunday is Rebellion Day, an afternoon of reflection on the history and heritage of Enniscorthy with Ireland’s only European officially preserved battlefield site at renowned Vinegar Hill, one of Ireland’s most recognised landmarks overlooking the River Slaney and recreated at the modern National 1798 Rebellion Centre. Sunday’s Rebellion Day highlights will takeContinue reading “Sunday is Rebellion Day in Enniscorthy”
Enniscorthy’s busking Saturday
By Dan Walsh It is a busy weekend in Enniscorthy with historical anniversary events at Vinegar Hill and the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, but there is also a number of music gigs happening. Fringe Fleadh 24 events are popping up around the county and Enniscorthy town is the chosen venue for a traditional Irish buskingContinue reading “Enniscorthy’s busking Saturday”
Vinegar Hill ’98 Battle Commemoration
By Dan Walsh A series of events to commemorate the 1798 Rebellion in Enniscorthy brings three days of activity this weekend, June 21st-23rd inclusive, and the organisers are keen to encourage large numbers to attend and boost historical tourism in the town and district. The Battle of Vinegar Hill Commemoration takes place on Vinegar HillContinue reading “Vinegar Hill ’98 Battle Commemoration”
Marshalstown celebrates 50 school years
By Dan Walsh Marshalstown National School will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its opening next Thursday, June 20th, with Bishop Ger Nash as the chief celebrant at 7pm Mass followed by a visit to the school, and afterwards there will be tea in the Community Centre, It is an open event, and the school managementContinue reading “Marshalstown celebrates 50 school years”
Bree PP celebrates Golden Jubilee
By Dan Walsh The parish priest of Bree, Fr. Michael Byrne celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his ordination at a special Thanksgiving Mass in Bree Church where the chief celebrant was the Bishop of Ferns Ger Nash. It was an occasion of celebration in the parish and after Mass large numbers gathered in Bree CommunityContinue reading “Bree PP celebrates Golden Jubilee”
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