By Dan Walsh A public consultation on the proposed development of the Hook Lighthouse campus will take place from 3.30pm to 7.30pm on Thursday, November 12th at the Hook Lighthouse Café. Developed in partnership by Hook Heritage CLG, Wexford County Council, Irish Lights, and Fáilte Ireland, the proposed Masterplan aims to improve visitor management andContinue reading “Public consultation at Hook Lighthouse”
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County Wexford Leadership Summit
By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber is holding its annual Leadership Summit, this Thursday, November 12th at the Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford. This flagship business event will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and industry experts for a day of insight, discussion and networking centred on this year’s theme, Building the Foundations for Scale. Hosted byContinue reading “County Wexford Leadership Summit”
€381,000 for 17 Wexford community halls and centres
By Dan Walsh Seventeen community halls and centres in County Wexford will receive over €381,000 in Government funding for essential building repairs, refurbishment and improvements. The funding, announced today by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD, will support a wide range of projects aimed at improving community facilities acrossContinue reading “€381,000 for 17 Wexford community halls and centres”
Christmas plans for Esmonde Street?
By Dan Walsh Essential street works in Gorey are causing distress, prompting Sinn Féin representatives Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin TD and Cllr Craig Doyle to urge Wexford County Council to suspend Esmonde Street’s one-way system temporarily over Christmas. Deputy Ó Súilleabháin said: “I have been speaking with a number of business owners on Esmonde Street whoContinue reading “Christmas plans for Esmonde Street?”
New Ross Tidy Towns’ wins Gold
By Dan Walsh New Ross Municipal District Council has congratulated the New Ross Tidy Towns Committee and all those involved in achieving a prestigious Gold Medal in the 2026 SuperValu Tidy Towns National Competition. Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District, Cllr John Fleming, welcomed the news; “This is a fantastic achievement for New Ross andContinue reading “New Ross Tidy Towns’ wins Gold”
Blackwater’s big day in Croke Park
By Dan Walsh Building on its strong record in the national SuperValu Tidy Towns competition, Blackwater is County Wexford’s tidiest entry and one of six in the county to win a Gold Medal. Beautiful Blackwater is synonymous with Tidy Towns’ success. Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD made theContinue reading “Blackwater’s big day in Croke Park”
Bunclody CCTV on track for Christmas?
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Subject to unforeseen delays, the Bunclody CCTV system is expected to be fully operational within four to five weeks and is viewed as this year’s Christmas present for the town. In reply to a query from Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy MunicipalContinue reading “Bunclody CCTV on track for Christmas?”
€30,000 Ballybrennan conservation work
By Dan Walsh Essential conservation work has taken place at the ruins of the ancient church at Ballybrennan, just off the R730 Ballymackessy-Wexford road in the shadow of Bree Hill. The graveyard surrounding the church ruins contains many fine 18th-century headstones, including several commemorating people killed in the 1798 Rising and the graves of aContinue reading “€30,000 Ballybrennan conservation work”
Looking ahead to Wexford Festival Opera 2027
By Dan Walsh Artistic Director Rosetta Cucchi has announced the programme for Wexford Festival Opera 2027, which will run from Thursday, October 14th to Saturday, October 30th. Rosetta Cucchi said: “The 2027 Festival is a tribute to the extraordinary courage, resilience and creative power of women, who continue to make a difference even in theContinue reading “Looking ahead to Wexford Festival Opera 2027”
Festival Opera ‘Volunteer of the Year’
By Dan Walsh Wexford Festival Opera proudly announces Laura Nolan, who has been volunteering with the Festival for 37 years, as the 2026 Ecclesiastical/Wexford Festival Opera Volunteer of the Year. Laura was chosen through a public vote by fellow volunteers, board and staff of the Festival. Laura is currently the Head of the programmes team.Continue reading “Festival Opera ‘Volunteer of the Year’”
