By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill Poor weather conditions failed to dampen the remembrance service marking the 226th anniversary of the Battle of Vinegar Hill which took place on the historic battlefield site last evening where, according to Cllr John O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District, speaking on site, said; “It is hard for us today,Continue reading “Battle of Vinegar Hill remembered”
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Sunday is Rebellion Day in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Sunday is Rebellion Day, an afternoon of reflection on the history and heritage of Enniscorthy with Ireland’s only European officially preserved battlefield site at renowned Vinegar Hill, one of Ireland’s most recognised landmarks overlooking the River Slaney and recreated at the modern National 1798 Rebellion Centre. Sunday’s Rebellion Day highlights will takeContinue reading “Sunday is Rebellion Day in Enniscorthy”
Enniscorthy’s busking Saturday
By Dan Walsh It is a busy weekend in Enniscorthy with historical anniversary events at Vinegar Hill and the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, but there is also a number of music gigs happening. Fringe Fleadh 24 events are popping up around the county and Enniscorthy town is the chosen venue for a traditional Irish buskingContinue reading “Enniscorthy’s busking Saturday”
Vinegar Hill ’98 Battle Commemoration
By Dan Walsh A series of events to commemorate the 1798 Rebellion in Enniscorthy brings three days of activity this weekend, June 21st-23rd inclusive, and the organisers are keen to encourage large numbers to attend and boost historical tourism in the town and district. The Battle of Vinegar Hill Commemoration takes place on Vinegar HillContinue reading “Vinegar Hill ’98 Battle Commemoration”
Rosslare Harbour Festival under way
By Dan Walsh at Rosslare Harbour Festival launch The 3rd annual three-day Rosslare Harbour Maritime, Heritage, Art and Music Festival takes place this weekend and the official opening of the festival was performed by Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District, Cllr Jim Moore, at a pleasant function held last evening at the Garden Café in RosslareContinue reading “Rosslare Harbour Festival under way”
‘DO NOT SWIM’ notices lifted
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is advising the public that the “Do Not Swim” notices issued for St. Helen’s Beach, Rosslare, on June 10th has now been lifted, following clear resampling and consultation with the HSE. Bathing water quality results for 19 Wexford beaches sampled over the 2024 to date bathing season, have beenContinue reading “‘DO NOT SWIM’ notices lifted”
“We are friends with Ireland”; President Macron tells Wexford guests
By Dan Walsh Some extraordinary links between France and Ireland emerged as Melanie O’Reilly, Secretary of Wexford Normandy Cultural Association was special guest at the 80th anniversary of the D Day Landings ceremonies in Saint Lo recently. Ms. O’Reilly who relates the atmosphere of the historic occasion exclusively in an audio presentation on WexfordLocal.com (seeContinue reading ““We are friends with Ireland”; President Macron tells Wexford guests”
Celebrating “our wonderful beaches and coastline”
By Dan Walsh European Maritime Day and World Ocean Day was celebrated by Wexford County Council, the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA), Tomhaggard Clean Coasts Group and the local community who came together to carry out a community clean at the Burrow beach in Kilmore Quay last Friday. Eddie Taaffe, Chief Executive, Wexford County CouncilContinue reading “Celebrating “our wonderful beaches and coastline””
Ballymoney beach goes ‘Matthew’s Way’
By Dan Walsh It was an early morning on Ballymoney beach today (Friday) where the Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, Cllr Pip Breen said he was “delighted to open Matthew’s Way”, a new disability access point for the beach funded by Wexford County Council.” Cllr Breen stated that “this project would not haveContinue reading “Ballymoney beach goes ‘Matthew’s Way’”
Access for all at two Wexford beaches
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has announced that a new beach stroller service will be available free of charge until August and will be operating in Curracloe and Rosslare Strand from tomorrow, Saturday, June 1st. The beach stroller is a mobility aid equipped with wheels designed for the sand and can be easily convertedContinue reading “Access for all at two Wexford beaches”
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