By Dan Walsh on Bree Hill Ballybrittas Dolmen, hiding low down on the western slope of Bree Hill, dates from around 1800 BC, and far and away the oldest man-made building in Co. Wexford and next Sunday it takes on a new identity when the Ballybrittas Dolman Trail is officially opened to the public. ItContinue reading “New addition to Bree Hill Walking Trails”
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Enniscorthy music and food festival success
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy’s latest and the best to date, Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival has ended, leaving behind a trail of satisfied taste buds, joyful memories, and a harmonious blend of culinary and musical experiences. The festival was a resounding success, drawing in a diverse crowd that celebrated the fusion of flavours and music.Continue reading “Enniscorthy music and food festival success”
Family friendly success at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The heat is turned off, the food shelves are bare, the giant Ferris Wheel is slowing down and the crowds have all gone home leaving a legacy of great memories from this year’s successful Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival at Enniscorthy. The big talking point was the massive crowds inContinue reading “Family friendly success at Enniscorthy”
Gorey Town and District Park opens
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Town and District Park After many years of planning and controversy and delays mainly due to Covid 19, the magnificent community facilities at Gorey Town and District Park were officially opened today (Saturday) and in pleasant weather conditions large numbers, mostly family groups, were taking full advantage of Gorey’s latestContinue reading “Gorey Town and District Park opens”
Free street music in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Gorey is in celebration mode this weekend with free nightly music from the big stage on Main Street as part of the annual Gorey Market House Festival. A large crowd gathered for Friday’s opening night music with Corner Boy followed by Allie Sherlock and both acts went down incredibly well. Tonight (Saturday)Continue reading “Free street music in Gorey”
Enniscorthy in weekend festive mood
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Celebrity chef Kevin Dundon was guest of honour and performed the official opening of the 8th annual Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival at a function held in Enniscorthy Castle last night. There was also a warm welcome for the festival and accolades for the organising committee and sponsors fromContinue reading “Enniscorthy in weekend festive mood”
Traffic map during Gorey Festival
By Dan Walsh Gorey’s Main Street and the centre of town will out of bounds for the weekend as a temporary traffic management plan will be implemented by Wexford County Council with roads closed to vehicular traffic on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to facilitate the Gorey Market House Festival. Main Street (R772) between its junctionContinue reading “Traffic map during Gorey Festival”
Enniscorthy upgrade to sewer network
By Dan Walsh Some good news for Enniscorthy. Essential work to provide an upgrade to the sewer network in the town will commence next week. Due to the scale of the project, road closures will be required to complete the works safely and diversion routes will be put in place. A road closure has beenContinue reading “Enniscorthy upgrade to sewer network”
Enniscorthy ‘Rockin’ this weekend
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The Enniscorthy skyline is undergoing a transformation this week as skilled ‘skywalkers’ are observed high above the streets, assembling the giant Ferris Wheel beside the Seamus Rafter Bridge at Abbey Square that will be one of the features of the Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival taking place over the AugustContinue reading “Enniscorthy ‘Rockin’ this weekend”
Enniscorthy Plan to benefit the community
By Dan Walsh at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy The Enniscorthy Town Centre First Plan, one of the first in the country, was completed and collaboratively adopted by members of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council last January and details of the plan were explained at a well-attended public meeting held in Riverside Park Hotel tonight (Tuesday). TheContinue reading “Enniscorthy Plan to benefit the community”
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