By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Cllr Catherine ‘Biddy’ Walsh raised concerns about the poor condition of the iconic Fleadh Cheoil Harp on Wexford Harbour’s breakwater at yesterday’s (Monday) monthly meeting of Wexford County Council, chaired by Cllr Lisa McDonald. Cllr Walsh described the Harp as “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford” and saidContinue reading “Harp is “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford””
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€18.3m for four Wexford projects
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has announced landmark funding of €18.3 million for four Wexford projects under the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund. Wexford projects allocation include: • Enniscorthy: Town Centre First Regeneration Project – Phase 1, €9m (Cat 1B). • Enniscorthy: Town Centre First RegenerationContinue reading “€18.3m for four Wexford projects”
Opera train returns after almost 20 years
By Dan Walsh The Wexford Festival Opera Train is returning after almost 20 years for the festival’s 75th anniversary, in association with Railtours Ireland, for one special journey on Thursday, October 22nd. For generations of Festival-goers, the journey to Wexford was part of the magic. The legendary Opera Train brought audiences from Dublin dressed toContinue reading “Opera train returns after almost 20 years”
John championed music, culture and tourism
By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to John Murphy of Colfer’s Pub, Carrig-on-Bannow, an internationally renowned musician and lifelong champion of culture and tradition, who has sadly passed away. John was best known to many as the organiser of the annual Phil Murphy Weekend, launched in July 1992, which brought leading traditional musicians toContinue reading “John championed music, culture and tourism”
Sunday water outage in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh A major burst on the town’s water main yesterday evening has disrupted supplies across Wexford town this morning. The burst reduced overnight reservoir levels, so homes and businesses in Wexford town and nearby areas may experience outages or low water pressure throughout Sunday. To help support customers while repairs continue, alternative waterContinue reading “Sunday water outage in Wexford town”
€9m Gorey Market House project gets under way
By Dan Walsh in Gorey Housing, Local Government and Heritage Minister James Browne TD visited Gorey today to turn the sod and officially launch the €9 million Gorey Market House Regeneration Project. He described the occasion as “a red-letter day for Gorey.” Minister Browne said; “Preserving our heritage is so crucial and we are soContinue reading “€9m Gorey Market House project gets under way”
New passport rules for sea travel via Rosslare
By Dan Walsh Ferry companies Stena Line and Irish Ferries informed customers today (Wednesday) that new passport rules will soon affect ferry travel between Rosslare Europort, Pembroke and Fishguard. Ferry passengers between Ireland and Britain will need a valid passport from the end of next month, according to requirements of the UK Border Force. Currently,Continue reading “New passport rules for sea travel via Rosslare”
Rosslare-Fishguard 120 Exhibition extended by a week
By Dan Walsh at Rosslare Europort The first sea crossing from Fishguard to Rosslare took place on 30 August 1906. Marking its 120th anniversary, a week-long exhibition celebrating the route’s enduring role in travel and community connections opened on Monday evening in the Terminal Building at Rosslare Europort. Almost 1,000 visitors to the exhibition hasContinue reading “Rosslare-Fishguard 120 Exhibition extended by a week”
Sunday River and Nature Festival at Clone Beach
By Dan Walsh National Heritage Week is proving a success, with strong attendance reported during the first half of the nine-day programme. More than 100 events are taking place across County Wexford before it concludes on Sunday, August 23rd. WexfordLocal.com’s weekend promotional highlight is the Castletown River and Nature Festival, organised by the Ahare RiverContinue reading “Sunday River and Nature Festival at Clone Beach”
Vandalism forces closure of Dunbrody Abbey
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Dunbrody Abbey is fully reopened for visitors following this incident last weekend. Well worth a visit. A gem in Wexford’s tourism trail. Vandals broke into Dunbrody Abbey, near Campile, sometime between Saturday night and early Sunday morning, causing deliberate damage. A social media statement said: “This was not harmless mischief, butContinue reading “Vandalism forces closure of Dunbrody Abbey”
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