By Dan Walsh As we head into the June Bank Holiday weekend there is plenty of choices for leisure and entertainment across the county, but an event not to be missed is the ‘all events free’ two-day Festival of Ferns taking place in the historic north Wexford village on Sunday and Monday. This year’s FestivalContinue reading “Weekend history at Festival of Ferns”
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23km greenway from New Ross to Waterford city
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is Lead Authority for the delivery of the South East Greenway Project with project partners, Kilkenny County Council and Waterford City and County Council and is developing 23km of fully segregated off-road greenway between New Ross and Waterford City. The project is being fully funded via the government’s GreenwaysContinue reading “23km greenway from New Ross to Waterford city”
Boolavogue ’98 Centre open for business
By Dan Walsh The renovated Fr. Murphy cottage at Boolavogue Visitors’ Centre which suffered thatched roof damage has reopened with an official ceremony involving Minister James Browne and Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge District. Speaking about the works, Padraig Sinnott Chair of the Fr Murphy Centre said that the condition of the cottage’sContinue reading “Boolavogue ’98 Centre open for business”
Expressway is the best way to Dublin Airport
By Dan Walsh Holidaymakers travelling to Dublin Airport this summer are being encouraged to ditch their cars and opt for coach travel, with Expressway, Ireland’s largest commercial inter-regional coach service, offering 7 routes nationwide, including Route 2 from O’Hanrahan Station in Wexford town direct to the door of Dublin Airport. The Route 2 service commencesContinue reading “Expressway is the best way to Dublin Airport”
Call for zero tolerance to litter
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Representatives from Ballindaggin, Bree, Bunclody, Enniscorthy, Ferns, Marshalstown and Kiltealy were special guests and presented with ‘ goody bag’ packs at the Tidy Towns Appreciation Evening held in Enniscorthy Castle last evening. Speaking at the event, Cllr John O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council called for “a zero-tolerance approachContinue reading “Call for zero tolerance to litter”
Summer sports exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle A new summer exhibition entitled THEIR FINEST HOUR Sporting Greats of Wexford was officially launched at a pleasant ceremony in Ennicorthy Castle this evening by well-known commentator and sports presenter with South East Radio, Liam Spratt. Mico Hassett, Manager at Enniscorthy Castle, welcomed the guests and said this year’sContinue reading “Summer sports exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle”
Fleadh festival weekend happens in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Gorey will host Fleadh Cheoil Loch Garman with an exciting weekend of Fleadh-based events which is a qualifier for competitors to progress from county level, taking place in Gorey, to the Leinster level (this year in Wicklow town from July 12th-14th), and finally to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, in Wexford town fromContinue reading “Fleadh festival weekend happens in Gorey”
Support for Opera House and Wexford Festival
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council as a leader in the economic, social, and cultural development of Co. Wexford, has negotiated a new 3-year strategic partnership with the National Opera House and Wexford Festival Opera. The agreement is designed to provide overall support to the House and Festival, together with promoting community participation and increasingContinue reading “Support for Opera House and Wexford Festival”
Mayor honours Wexford’s Billy Roche
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre Mayor of Wexford Cllr John Hegarty paid the Council’s highest possible tribute to multi-talented internationally renowned writer Billy Roche with a celebrated Mayoral Reception held in Wexford Arts Centre in the town this evening. Mr. Roche also added his name to the Distinguished Visitors Book. Mayor Hegarty commenced;Continue reading “Mayor honours Wexford’s Billy Roche”
Enniscorthy celebrates a Rockin’ weekend
By Dan Walsh at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy The reflection of the fireworks on the River Slaney, the revolving bright lights of the giant Ferris Wheel and the glitter and glamour of the hurdy-gurdy’s lit up the Friday night sky in Enniscorthy as the town celebrates the start of the 9th annual Rockin’ Food &Continue reading “Enniscorthy celebrates a Rockin’ weekend”
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