By Dan Walsh The first Pecker Dunne Festival is scheduled for next Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, Wexford town. Local hotels have noted an increase in visitors for the weekend. “We have some great musicians from across Ireland coming down for a free open-air concert in the bandstand at 3.30pm on Saturday,” Wally O’ Neill,Continue reading “Open-air Pecker Dunne festival in Wexford”
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Gorey 3-Day bike race is cancelled
By Dan Walsh Plans for the prestigious Gorey 3-Day International Bike Race over the Easter weekend (April 19th-21st) have been scrapped and this year’s event cancelled “due to a significant drop in rider entries.” Race Director Derek Webb told WexfordLocal.com that “rider entries have completely collapsed” and everybody is disappointed, but added; “numbers to dateContinue reading “Gorey 3-Day bike race is cancelled”
12 communities share €402,840 in LEADER funding
By Dan Walsh Wexford Local Development has allocated €402,840 to 12 community groups under the latest LEADER Programme funding call. Michael Wall, Chairperson of Wexford Local Development and Wexford’s Local Action Group said; “Each community group has worked hard to evidence the need for their proposed project, to show their own capability as a groupContinue reading “12 communities share €402,840 in LEADER funding”
Chapel Bridge replacement welcomed
By Dan Walsh Aughnaglower Bridge, commonly known as Chapel Bridge, on the R735 road between Adamstown and Clonroche, washed away by heavy rain on Christmas Day 2021, has been replaced, to the locals’ delight. Cllr Pat Barden said; “Great Job done on Chapel Bridge. Thanks to Triur construction roads engineer David Murphy and all sub-contractorsContinue reading “Chapel Bridge replacement welcomed”
Wexford qualifies for All Ireland drama final
By Dan Walsh It was a case of keeping the best wine till the final curtain at St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, on Saturday night where Wexford Drama Group took the honours in the South Wicklow Drama Festival Open Section and earned the coveted passport to the RTÉ All Ireland Drama finals in a few weeks’Continue reading “Wexford qualifies for All Ireland drama final”
Volunteers needed for Fleadh 2025
By Dan Walsh The 2025 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann takes place from August 3rd-10th in Wexford Town and preparations are coming together and before the official launch of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee is calling on the people of Wexford to volunteer. Over 600,000 visitors are expected to visit WexfordContinue reading “Volunteers needed for Fleadh 2025”
Enniscorthy Flood Relief remains a ‘political football’?
By Dan Walsh The Enniscorthy Flood Relief scheme was raised in Seanad Éireann yesterday (Wednesday) by Senator Cathal Byrne who brought the matter before Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform. Senator Byrne gave some background to the situation.“I thank the Minister of StateContinue reading “Enniscorthy Flood Relief remains a ‘political football’?”
Bob Dylan tribute coming to New Ross
By Dan Walsh It’s hard to avoid Bob Dylan these days. There’s the acclaimed new film A Complete Unknown, another film due based on Conor McPherson’s stage musical Girl From The North Country with a narrative twined around Dylan songs, and the on-line availability of his own sell-out Rough and Rowdy tours at the age of 83. Now along comesContinue reading “Bob Dylan tribute coming to New Ross”
Your guide to St Patrick’s Day 2025 Parades
By Dan Walsh The traditional St. Patrick’s Day parades are taking place across Co. Wexford, mostly on Monday, but two events will take place on Sunday – Rathgarogue and Fethard-on-Sea – but here is a list of the parades closest to you. RATHGAROGUE; This is the first ever parade in Rathgarogue and it takes placeContinue reading “Your guide to St Patrick’s Day 2025 Parades”
Carnew is the place to be this week!
By Dan Walsh RTE broadcasting legend Joe Duffy was guest of honour in Carnew last night where he performed the official opening of the 18th South Wicklow Drama Festival at St. Brigid’s Hall. First on stage for the 9-night festival – it runs until Saturday, March 22nd was Bridevew Drama Group who staged The WeirContinue reading “Carnew is the place to be this week!”
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