By Dan Walsh at Gorey Library The 16th annual Gap Arts Festival at Ballythomas, Gorey, runs from Thursday to Saturday, August 6th to 8th inclusive and this year’s extensive programme of events was officially launched by Cllr Mary Farrell, Cathaoirleach Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council at a ceremony in Gorey Library. The official opening isContinue reading “It’s Gap Arts Festival weekend”
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Kilmore Quay Lifeboat Open Day
By Dan Walsh The annual Kilmore Quay Lifeboat Open Day and fundraiser takes place on Sunday, August 2nd from noon until 5pm at the marina in Kilmore Quay. The lifeboat will be on display with stalls, games, entertainment and refreshments available at the marina promising lots of family fun throughout the afternoon.
Gorey Market House Festival 2026
By Dan Walsh The Gorey Market House Festival 2026 returns on the August Bank Holiday Weekend this year running from Friday to Sunday. Last night witnessed the officially festival launch at the Civic Offices, Gorey, bringing together sponsors, performers, community groups and local businesses beginning the countdown to an anticipated festival to remember. Cllr MaryContinue reading “Gorey Market House Festival 2026”
Fáilte go Féile Scoil Samhradh an Dr. Seán Ó Nualláin
By Dan Walsh The inaugural Féile “Scoil Samhradh an Dr. Seán Ó Nualláin” or The Dr. Sean Ó Nualláin Summer School takes place this weekend – Friday and Saturday July 31st and August 1st at the Talbot Hotel, Wexford and the Wexford Arts Centre. To be held in memory of Dr. Seán Ó Nualláin, theContinue reading “Fáilte go Féile Scoil Samhradh an Dr. Seán Ó Nualláin”
Woman dies on Kilpatrick beach
By Dan Walsh A woman in her 60’s has died on Kilpatrick Beach in North Wexford this afternoon. The woman, who was a visitor to the area, was enjoying the close-in beach facilities when she suddenly became unwell and despite the best efforts of family and friends, she sadly passed away. Her body was removedContinue reading “Woman dies on Kilpatrick beach”
Great cities of the world – Enniscorthy and Blacktown
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle It was time to celebrate the Sister Cities agreement, also known as a twinning ceremony, between Enniscorthy and Blacktown, near Sydney, Australia, with a roof top Civic Reception at Enniscorthy Castle this evening. Claire Lawless, District Manager, acted as master of ceremonies and welcomed everybody including Minister James BrowneContinue reading “Great cities of the world – Enniscorthy and Blacktown”
Enniscorthy and Blacktown mark Sister Cities friendship
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Enniscorthy Municipal District Council signed off on its midsummer report today at July’s meeting in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, where a visit by a delegation from Blacktown City Council was the highlight. Cathaoirleach Cllr Pat Kehoe, presiding at his first meeting since election last month,Continue reading “Enniscorthy and Blacktown mark Sister Cities friendship”
Rescue near shipping lane off Hook Head
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI assisted two people yesterday (Sunday) after their 17-foot boat broke down one nautical mile off Hook Head. The Irish Coast Guard requested the volunteer crew to launch their inshore lifeboat at 11.32am from Slade and proceed to the scene. Once on scene, the crew observed that while the two onboardContinue reading “Rescue near shipping lane off Hook Head”
Australian delegation visits County Wexford
By Dan Walsh A five-person delegation from Blacktown City Council, near Sydney, Australia, led by Mayor Brad Bunting, will arrive in Enniscorthy today (Sunday) and depart on Friday after daily historical and tourism tours across County Wexford. Mayor Bunting will lead the delegation, which also includes Kevin Poilly, Manager of Events and Sister Cities; DonnaContinue reading “Australian delegation visits County Wexford”
Teenagers rescued off Clone Beach
By Dan Walsh Three teenagers are safe and well after being rescued by Courtown RNLI from the sea off Clone Beach, near Castletown, this evening. The teenagers entered the beach through the new access point and were paddle boarding when they got into difficulties at around 8pm. After a call to the Irish Coast Guard,Continue reading “Teenagers rescued off Clone Beach”
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