By Dan Walsh The ancient steps that link Castle Hill with Church Street opposite Enniscorthy Castle has been renamed Wilkie Way (Wilkie Slí as Gaeilge) and was officially launched recently by Cllr John O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. WexfordLocal.com has compiled the following information explaining who is Wilkie and what is the significanceContinue reading “Wilkie Way experience opens in Enniscorthy”
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Many issues raised at Enniscorthy meeting
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting There was a broad range of issues raised at Monday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre. Cathaoirleach Cllr John O’Rourke presided. Cllr Cathal Byrne would like to see the Local Link bus service through Bree andContinue reading “Many issues raised at Enniscorthy meeting”
World Shore Angling 2024 event coming to Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Hotel Curracloe The World Shore Angling championships featuring the 32nd Youth Championship (under 16) and the 23rd Junior Championship (under 21) is taking place along the Wexford shoreline later this year from November 2nd-9th and the official launch took place today (Saturday) in Hotel Curracloe, which will be headquarters for theContinue reading “World Shore Angling 2024 event coming to Wexford”
Concerns for direct Wexford to Dublin rail services
By Dan Walsh South East on Track, an organisation dedicated to the improvement of rail services across the South East Region have expressed ‘disappointment’ after noting an article in The Irish Times (April 2nd) entitled; NTA considering proposals to end direct rail services between Wexford and Dublin. In a statement issued this evening, Joe Ryan,Continue reading “Concerns for direct Wexford to Dublin rail services”
Anniversary of 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The 108th anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916 in Enniscorthy was commemorated this morning at a colourful ceremony held in the Market Square. “It is an honour to speak with you this Easter Monday morning as we commemorate the 108th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising,” said Cllr JohnContinue reading “Anniversary of 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy”
‘A Fleadh for All’ coming to Wexford town
By Dan Walsh The Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 traditional music festival scheduled for August 4th-11th was officially launched at the National Opera House, Wexford, tonight (Saturday). The event, organised by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and hosted by the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee is expected to attract over 500,000 visitors, and this year’s theme, ‘A Fleadh forContinue reading “‘A Fleadh for All’ coming to Wexford town”
Plans to redevelop Enniscorthy town centre
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting An update on the Enniscorthy Town Centre Regeneration Project and the redevelopment of the old Murphy Flood’s Hotel site in the town centre were contained in reports presented at the March meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre, last Monday.Continue reading “Plans to redevelop Enniscorthy town centre”
Courtown seaside village welcoming and safe
By Dan Walsh A North Wexford public representative is urging people to visit, support and enjoy what Courtown Harbour has to offer over the Easter Weekend and the summer months. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Cllr Joe Sullivan said that over the past number of months at various meetings of public bodies such as Gorey Kilmuckridge MunicipalContinue reading “Courtown seaside village welcoming and safe”
€50,000 for 20 Wexford festival events
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has announced that 20 Festivals throughout the county have been awarded funding in 2024 through the Arts Office Small Arts Festival Fund and Fáilte Ireland Festival Scheme. This amounts to a total investment of €50,000 in local communities. This year the Grant Scheme was broken into two strands: StrandContinue reading “€50,000 for 20 Wexford festival events”
Accommodation call for Fleadh 2024
By Dan Walsh Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 is coming to Wexford town August 4th-11th and the Fleadh Executive Committee is calling on the people of Wexford to extend a warm welcome to visitors and performers by renting any vacant rooms or houses they may have available. With over 500,000 people expected to attend theContinue reading “Accommodation call for Fleadh 2024”
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