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Water conservation urged for the Fleadh

By Dan Walsh With over 600,000 people expected in Wexford for the 2025 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Uisce Éireann urges residents and businesses to cut back on water use. Due to reduced rainfall, high temperatures, and increased demand in recent months, Wexford’s raw water supplies are well below normal, resulting in last week’s Water ConservationContinue reading “Water conservation urged for the Fleadh”

TG4 returns to Wexford for the Fleadh

By Dan Walsh After a record breaking year in 2024, TG4 proudly returns as the official media partner of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025, bringing audiences four unforgettable nights of live music from Thursday, 7th to Sunday, 10th August. This year’s Fleadh25 coverage will be presented by Peadar Ó Goill, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, and Aoife Ní Thuairisg.Continue reading “TG4 returns to Wexford for the Fleadh”

Extra 50 trains between Wexford and Dublin/Arklow during Fleadh Cheoil

By Dan Walsh Iarnród Éireann has confirmed over 50 extra train services will again operate this year during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to/from Wexford, allowing more people to attend the country’s leading traditional music festival. An extra Dublin Connolly to Wexford train will operate each day between Tuesday 5th and Sunday 10th August, and an extensive rangeContinue reading “Extra 50 trains between Wexford and Dublin/Arklow during Fleadh Cheoil”

Is Lady’s Island really ‘a dead lake’?

By Dan Walsh at Rostoonstown Beach An ecology and restoration report describes Lady’s Island as “a dead lake” in relation to the water quality and, in particular, agricultural water pollution. And this idyllic part of south Wexford famous for its around-the-lake pilgrimages is getting much media attention. Lady’s Island Lake is being described as “aContinue reading “Is Lady’s Island really ‘a dead lake’?”

Wexford Chamber hosts Euro Transport and Tourism delegates.

By Dan Walsh This week, County Wexford hosted the European Parliament’s Transport & Tourism Committee (TRAN) for discussions on transport infrastructure and offshore renewable energy in Ireland and Europe. The visit on Tuesday was hosted by County Wexford Chamber and spanned several strategic sites across Rosslare and Wexford Town. The delegation was led by ChairContinue reading “Wexford Chamber hosts Euro Transport and Tourism delegates.”

Kilmuckridge Sunflower Field now open.

By Dan Walsh at Kilmuckridge Sunflower Field After last year’s successful event, which drew thousands of visitors from all over Ireland, Kilmuckridge Sunflower Field officially opened at a ceremony in the village this evening (Friday). Joanne O’Connor and Karen Loughran performed the opening ceremony, sharing their experiences and praising the role of the HOPE CancerContinue reading “Kilmuckridge Sunflower Field now open.”

Overnight water restrictions for Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh Overnight water restrictions will be in place tonight (Thursday) for Uisce Éireann customers in Enniscorthy. Restrictions will be in place from 11pm tonight until 6am on Friday morning. The restrictions are necessary as a result of a burst water main in Enniscorthy, but the supply interruption coupled with high demand on theContinue reading “Overnight water restrictions for Enniscorthy”

Hosepipe ban effective from Saturday

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has confirmed that a Water Conservation Order — commonly known as a hosepipe ban — will come into effect across County Wexford from Saturday, July 26th until September 16th. The Water Conservation Order has been issued in a bid to safeguard the water supply for essential purposes. These restrictions includeContinue reading “Hosepipe ban effective from Saturday”

Swimming ban at 5 Wexford beaches

By Dan Walsh DO NOT SWIM notices have been posted at five Wexford beaches – Ballymoney North, Carne, Morriscastle, Rosslare Harbour and St. Helens beaches. The latest sampling conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the beaches. Following consultation with the HSE, itContinue reading “Swimming ban at 5 Wexford beaches”