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 last night in the Terminal Building at Rosslare Europort. The exhibition, entitled ‘120th Anniversary Fishguard to RosslareContinue reading “Rosslare-Fishguard 120 Exhibition”
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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”
Urgent appeal to use water responsibly
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers in County Wexford to continue using water responsibly as warm and dry conditions persist. A Water Conservation Order remains in place for the entire country to help protect public drinking water supplies following a prolonged period of exceptionally warm and dry weather, combined with high demandContinue reading “Urgent appeal to use water responsibly”
Duncannon ‘Do Not Swim’ notice is lifted
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; A “Do Not Swim” notice posted at Duncannon Beach on Monday was lifted today (Thursday). The latest sampling conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the Beach. Following consultation with the HSE and EPA, it is necessary to issueContinue reading “Duncannon ‘Do Not Swim’ notice is lifted”
Crowds at weekend Wexford races
By Dan Walsh at Wexford races The largest attendance this season enjoyed competitive racing in summer conditions on Ladies Day at Wexford races this Friday evening and the numbers were even greater at Saturday’s fixture. Saturday’s fixture got off to a shock winner when 33/1 shot Kingside Lady took the fillies maiden hurdle for MeathContinue reading “Crowds at weekend Wexford races”
Wexford hosts 1926 Census exhibition
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Headquarters The Story of Us, a touring exhibition exploring the 1926 Census, was officially opened to the public last night by Wexford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Lisa McDonald at a ceremony in the council’s Carricklawn headquarters. Cllr McDonald noted that only a century—about four generations—has passed since theContinue reading “Wexford hosts 1926 Census exhibition”
Watty’s Well and the Brooklyn bench
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is building a pleasant reputation for improvements to its riverside walking trails further advancing its recreational facilities. A new amenity point has now been completed along The Banks, on the northern section of the Slaney Riverside Trail at Blackstoops. Enniscorthy Municipal District’s outdoor staff have completed stonework and planting at Watty’sContinue reading “Watty’s Well and the Brooklyn bench”
It’s Gap Arts Festival weekend
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”
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.
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