By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle It was time to celebrate the Sister Cities agreement, also known as a twinning ceremony, between Enniscorthy and Blacktown, near Sydney, Australia, with a roof top Civic Reception at Enniscorthy Castle this evening. Claire Lawless, District Manager, acted as master of ceremonies and welcomed everybody including Minister James BrowneContinue reading “Great cities of the world – Enniscorthy and Blacktown”
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Enniscorthy and Blacktown mark Sister Cities friendship
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Enniscorthy Municipal District Council signed off on its midsummer report today at July’s meeting in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, where a visit by a delegation from Blacktown City Council was the highlight. Cathaoirleach Cllr Pat Kehoe, presiding at his first meeting since election last month,Continue reading “Enniscorthy and Blacktown mark Sister Cities friendship”
Rescue near shipping lane off Hook Head
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI assisted two people yesterday (Sunday) after their 17-foot boat broke down one nautical mile off Hook Head. The Irish Coast Guard requested the volunteer crew to launch their inshore lifeboat at 11.32am from Slade and proceed to the scene. Once on scene, the crew observed that while the two onboardContinue reading “Rescue near shipping lane off Hook Head”
Australian delegation visits County Wexford
By Dan Walsh A five-person delegation from Blacktown City Council, near Sydney, Australia, led by Mayor Brad Bunting, will arrive in Enniscorthy today (Sunday) and depart on Friday after daily historical and tourism tours across County Wexford. Mayor Bunting will lead the delegation, which also includes Kevin Poilly, Manager of Events and Sister Cities; DonnaContinue reading “Australian delegation visits County Wexford”
Teenagers rescued off Clone Beach
By Dan Walsh Three teenagers are safe and well after being rescued by Courtown RNLI from the sea off Clone Beach, near Castletown, this evening. The teenagers entered the beach through the new access point and were paddle boarding when they got into difficulties at around 8pm. After a call to the Irish Coast Guard,Continue reading “Teenagers rescued off Clone Beach”
Kilpatrick beach and coastal works
By Dan Walsh at monthly meeting of Wexford County Council and Kilpatrick Beach Plans to install 80 metres of rock armour to facilitate the construction of a new entrance or access to existing properties which has been cut off due to coastal erosion at Kilpatrick Beach, Castletown, Gorey, were approved at last Monday’s monthly meetingContinue reading “Kilpatrick beach and coastal works”
6-weeks hosepipe ban from Thursday
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has confirmed that a Water Conservation Order, commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, will be in place for parts of Co. Wexford, from 00:01 on Thursday, July 16th for a period of six weeks. Night-time restrictions are in place in Courtown North, Killenagh, Kilmuckridge North and Clonroche areas toContinue reading “6-weeks hosepipe ban from Thursday”
Illegal dumpers “should be locked up in jail?”
By Dan Walsh at the July meeting of Wexford County Council The Minister of State with responsibility for the Circular Economy Alan Dillon recently confirmed that he has signed the commencement order providing for a substantial increase in litter fines. From September 1st, 2026, the fixed-payment on-the-spot fine for littering will rise from €150 toContinue reading “Illegal dumpers “should be locked up in jail?””
Clohamon Vintage and Heritage Weekend
By Dan Walsh at Clohamon A parade from Slaney ABP to the field starting at 7pm on Saturday evening kick starts the two-day Irish Vintage Society All-Ireland Vintage and Heritage Weekend taking place under the auspices of Clohamon Vintage and Heritage Club in Clohamon. “This is a special year for us as we are proudContinue reading “Clohamon Vintage and Heritage Weekend”
Uisce Éireann calls on County Wexford to help conserve water
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers across County Wexford to help conserve water as exceptionally high demand continues to place pressure on local water supplies. The appeal is focused on customers supplied by the Wexford Town, Fardystown, Taylorstown and Gorey water treatment plants, where water usage has increased significantly during the recentContinue reading “Uisce Éireann calls on County Wexford to help conserve water”
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