By Dan Walsh St. Colman’s Pipe Band will lead the Ballindaggin May Bush Procession in the village this evening (Wednesday) at 7.30pm sharp and perform in their own village. It promises to be an entertaining occasion. Folklorist Michael Fortune told WexfordLocal.com; “We are so lucky to have our own pipe band here in the smallContinue reading “Ballindaggin May Bush celebrations”
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Courtown weekend vandalism reported
By Dan Walsh at Courtown The Gardaí in Gorey are investigating a fire that resulted in the destruction of newly installed picnic seating and tables at Burrow Road in Courtown on Saturday night. The bench had been placed there only last Monday. The cost of replacement is €870. The Gardaí reported that a considerable quantityContinue reading “Courtown weekend vandalism reported”
Oulart remembers 1916 volunteers
By Dan Walsh at Oulart This morning, the 4th annual Easter Commemoration at the Mise Éire monument in Oulart village honoured local volunteers from the 1916 Rising, with a good turnout and pleasant conditions. Chris Furlong from Kilnamanagh, chairman of the Oulart Hill Walking Hub organising committee, acknowledged all attendees and participants. Thirty-five names ofContinue reading “Oulart remembers 1916 volunteers”
Courtown invites community participation
By Dan Walsh The Courtown Regeneration Partnership, along with Courtown Community Council, held a public meeting recently where Mick McCormick from Wexford County Council updated attendees on the Town Centre First initiative for Courtown and Riverchapel. The government initiative, focused on long-term regeneration in the area, has included a series of meetings over the pastContinue reading “Courtown invites community participation”
Funding of €10,000 for Bunclody project
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting There is €10,000 in funding available for the Bunclody Placemaking Project, Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre, was told. Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach, presided. The meeting was informed that a creative consultant would be involved and would beContinue reading “Funding of €10,000 for Bunclody project”
Sinn Féin Easter 1916 commemorations
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin Loch Garman traditionally holds several Easter 1916 commemoration events in Co. Wexford. The first event marking the 109th anniversary will take place this evening (Easter Thursday) at Pearse Park, New Ross. Participants should assemble at South Street at 6.30 pm. There will be a subsequent function at Roche’s, The Quay,Continue reading “Sinn Féin Easter 1916 commemorations”
Plans for the Templeshannon Hub and Link
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal Council District meeting The early plans for the Templeshannon Regeneration Project that will cost more than €5 million at completion was unveiled at Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre. David Whitty, Executive Engineer at the Special Projects OfficeContinue reading “Plans for the Templeshannon Hub and Link”
Public Information Day in Bunclody
By Dan Walsh Draft drawings for the proposed development of Pairc Na Gabhar Community Garden at Hospital Hill, Bunclody, will be displayed at a public information event in St. Aidan’s Hall, Irish Street, Bunclody, tomorrow (Wednesday), from 3-7pm. The Páirc na nGabhar committee was formed to develop the field and turn it into a communityContinue reading “Public Information Day in Bunclody”
Minister in Enniscorthy for flood relief update
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, T.D. and Eddie Taaffe, Chief Executive of Wexford County Council have met with elected representatives from Enniscorthy Municipal District and provided an update on the progression of the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme. The Enniscorthy FloodContinue reading “Minister in Enniscorthy for flood relief update”
Fleadh 2025 launched in Wexford
By Dan Walsh at the National Opera House, Wexford The Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee launched the Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 in Wexford town, scheduled for August 3rd-10th, with an Irish traditional music event at the National Opera House tonight. After the excitement and great weather of the 2024 Fleadh, Wexford locals and longtimeContinue reading “Fleadh 2025 launched in Wexford”
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