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”
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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”
Enniscorthy gets into Rockin’ Food mood
By Dan Walsh Preparations are ongoing for the 2024 Rockin’ Food Festival which switches its launch away from the town centre to the Riverside Park Hotel on the Promenade and festivities will light up the Friday night skies with fireworks display and music by a group with the curious title Loose Arrangements from 8.30pm. TheContinue reading “Enniscorthy gets into Rockin’ Food mood”
Ambitious plan for Gorey Market House unveiled
By Dan Walsh at special meeting at Civic Offices, Gorey Members of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held a special meeting in the Civic Offices, Gorey, today (Tuesday) where they unanimously gave consent to Wexford County Council to proceed to commence the Part 8 process that will restore the Market House to its original conditionContinue reading “Ambitious plan for Gorey Market House unveiled”
Wexford May Bush Festival begins today in Ballindaggin
By Dan Walsh The May Bush is traditionally erected on the eve of May Day (April 30) and decorated with ribbons, seasonal flowers, painted eggshells and sometimes lights. Michael Fortune and his wife Aileen Lambert resurrected the tradition around the May Bush in 2017 in Wexford with ‘The Wexford May Bush Festival’ and now haveContinue reading “Wexford May Bush Festival begins today in Ballindaggin”
Rosslare-Cherbourg sailing starts Monday
By Dan Walsh Brittany Ferries will add a third weekly return-sailing, connecting Rosslare with Cherbourg, starting on Monday. The company says the move will boost connectivity ahead of the arrival of its rail-ferry service in 2025. Ferroutage will link Bayonne with Cherbourg by rail, carrying trailers for onward transport by ferry. Glenn Carr, Director CommercialContinue reading “Rosslare-Cherbourg sailing starts Monday”
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