By Dan Walsh at Y21 Studios, Enniscorthy Cllr Catherine ‘Biddy’ Walsh, the Mayor of Wexford, was the guest of honour in Enniscorthy today. She officially launched Y21 Studios; a new community hub situated at the Farm Centre premises on Mill Park Road. Set up by Czech-born artist and photographer Kristyna Simkova, Y21 Studios is aContinue reading “Mayor opens Y21 Studios at Enniscorthy”
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Stage is set for Ten Little Plays
By Dan Walsh at Holohan’s Bar, Enniscorthy Creative talent is flourishing in Enniscorthy, evidenced by the enthusiastic turnout at Holohan’s Bar this evening for the official launch of Ten Little Plays. This innovative production by the Enniscorthy Theatre Company is scheduled to debut in late August. Fintan Kelly (Chairman) and Nicky Cogley (Secretary) explained theContinue reading “Stage is set for Ten Little Plays”
Final chance to visit Gorey Market House
By Dan Walsh Gorey Market House will be open to the public today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) from 11am to 4pm. This is an opportunity to visit the building before renovation works begin later this year. This will be a final chance for the public to see the building as it stands today, ahead ofContinue reading “Final chance to visit Gorey Market House”
No tenders for famous Enniscorthy landmark site
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Machinery arrived at the old Murphy Floods site in Enniscorthy on Monday morning. At the Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting on Tuesday, it was announced that the original plans for the site had been significantly scaled down, and only a temporary car park is to be openedContinue reading “No tenders for famous Enniscorthy landmark site”
Brave efforts at Tara Hill fire
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal Council monthly meeting At today’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, Cathaoirleach Cllr Oliver Walsh recalled the ‘serious incident of the fire on Tara Hill over the weekend” and he commended the bravery of everyone involved including the fire service, road crews, Gardaí, Coillte, the AirContinue reading “Brave efforts at Tara Hill fire”
Enniscorthy bans street advertising!
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Billboards will be banned in Enniscorthy, and any remaining after May 31st will be removed by Wexford County Council, it was revealed at today’s (Tuesday) Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting held in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre. Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach, presided. The meeting heard thatContinue reading “Enniscorthy bans street advertising!”
Large fire engulfs Tara Hill
By Dan Walsh Firefighters, Gardaí and local farmers spent Sunday afternoon and late into the night working to control a fire that affected vegetation on Tara Hill in North Wexford. The fire began in gorse and old vegetation on the eastern side of the hill. It was noticed around 2 pm, assisted by a seaContinue reading “Large fire engulfs Tara Hill”
Colm Tóibín’s play awarded All-Ireland drama accolade
By Dan Walsh Ballyduff Drama Group won the 2025 RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival at Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone. The results were announced last night, with nine groups contesting the finals, including three from Co. Wexford. The Waterford thespians superbly presented ‘The Blackwater Lightship’ based on the book of the same name by Colm TóibínContinue reading “Colm Tóibín’s play awarded All-Ireland drama accolade”
Wexford Bus named Fleadh Travel Partner
By Dan Walsh Wexford Bus is named as the Official Travel Partner for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025. To celebrate this partnership, Wexford Bus will offer journeys free of charge on the Wexford Bus Connect Town Services (Routes WX1 and WX2) throughout the Fleadh. Additionally, the Wexford Bus timetables will be extended to include extra nighttime servicesContinue reading “Wexford Bus named Fleadh Travel Partner”
Wexford has six Blue Flag beaches
By Dan Walsh Six beaches in Co. Wexford received the prestigious ‘Blue Flag’ at a ceremony this afternoon at Ravenport Resort, Curracloe. The six beaches on the Wexford coastline that received the Blue Flags are; Curracloe Beach, Carne Beach, Morriscastle Beach, Rosslare Strand, Ballineskar Beach and Ballymoney North Beach, who regained the Blue FlagContinue reading “Wexford has six Blue Flag beaches”
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