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’?”
Category Archives: TOURISM
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”
Expressway travel plans for the Fleadh
By Dan Walsh Enjoy the craic and plan your journey to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 in Wexford town, August 3rd-10th, travelling with Expressway Route 2. Andrew Yates, Head of Expressway, Bus Éireann said: “Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is a wonderful celebration of our rich culture, heritage, music and community spirit and we are delighted thatContinue reading “Expressway travel plans for the Fleadh”
World record achieved at Rathangan Country Fair
By Dan Walsh at Rathangan Country Fair A century of various crop harvesting methods was staged as a successful world record attempt at the annual Rathangan Country Fair, specially titled A Century of Harvest, held today in summer conditions at Rathangan village in south Wexford. Fourteen methods of harvesting the grain crops from the 20thContinue reading “World record achieved at Rathangan Country Fair”
€150,000 funding for Fleadh 2025
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Enniscorthy-based James Browne T.D. has announced €150,000 in funding for Wexford County Council to support the costs of hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025. The Fleadh, which is widely regarded as the world’s largest annual celebration of traditional Irish music, language, song and dance, willContinue reading “€150,000 funding for Fleadh 2025”
Gorey hosting festival this weekend
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Market House Festival The music is playing from the big stage on the Main Street, Gorey, tonight, as the 2025 Market House Festival gets into the rhythm and a large crowd is present. There was no formal opening ceremony, it was straight into the music. Live music, arts and familyContinue reading “Gorey hosting festival this weekend”
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