By Dan Walsh Iarnród Éireann acknowledges the granting of planning permission by Wexford County Council for a significant accessibility enhancement at Gorey Railway Station. The works include: Funded by the National Transport Authority, an integral element of Iarnród Éireann’s ongoing investment programme is to continuously improve accessibility of its stations and services. Subject to fundingContinue reading “Major upgrade at Gorey Rail Station.”
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Rosslare–Fishguard twinning agreement
By Dan Walsh Since the Fishguard-Rosslare ferry began in 1906, the Wales-Ireland route has thrived, connecting communities and families on the popular and historic 54-mile Irish Sea crossing. And a new chapter of friendship has developed. Rosslare Municipal District Cathaoirleach, Cllr Ger Carthy, and Fishguard & Goodwick Mayor, Cllr William Shaw, have formally entered intoContinue reading “Rosslare–Fishguard twinning agreement”
€897,416 for Co. Wexford outdoor projects
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is to receive €897,416 for three outdoor recreation projects in Co. Wexford. The funding goes to Coolgreany, Carne and Wellingtonbridge. €197,416 has been approved for the installation of a footpath from Coolgreany village to the entrance of Ballyfad Woods in North Wexford. Chairman of Wexford County Council and memberContinue reading “€897,416 for Co. Wexford outdoor projects”
It’s a wrap at the Opera 2025
By Dan Walsh The 74th Wexford Festival Opera came to a glorious close on Saturday night after 16 incredible days and nights. Wexford Festival Opera asked WexfordLocal.com to reflect its appreciation. “A very special thank you to everyone who joined us; whether you came for one performance or immersed yourself in the full line-up, weContinue reading “It’s a wrap at the Opera 2025”
Proceeds from crime allocated to Enniscorthy funding
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Community Alliance will receive over €142,000 from the Community Safety Fund, supporting 42 safety projects nationwide. The Community Safety Fund returns crime proceeds seized by the CAB (Criminal Assets Bureau) and An Garda Siochana to local communities. Minister for Housing, Local Development and the Environment, Enniscorthy’s James Browne TD has welcomedContinue reading “Proceeds from crime allocated to Enniscorthy funding”
Beautiful Blackwater keeps the ‘tidy’ title
By Dan Walsh Beautiful Blackwater has been Wexford’s tidiest town so many times that the records have been lost? Well, my research failed to get a total since they first dominated the title in the mid-1960s. Blackwater retained the ‘Tidiest Town’ title in Wexford at last Friday’s Croke Park ceremony, earning 394 points -11 moreContinue reading “Beautiful Blackwater keeps the ‘tidy’ title”
Gold for Blackwater, Wexford and Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Blackwater are the Co. Wexford winners at the SuperValu Tidy Towns, runners-up are Wexford and third place goes to Enniscorthy and all three received Gold Medals at the national awards ceremony held in Croke Park this afternoon. Silver medals went to Rosslare Strand, Rosslare Harbour, New Ross and Gorey. Duncormick and BreeContinue reading “Gold for Blackwater, Wexford and Enniscorthy”
Wexford Festival Opera unveils 2026 programme
By Dan WalshArtistic Director Rosetta Cucchi has announced the programme for the 75th Anniversary Wexford Festival Opera in 2026, showcasing the Festival’s unique discoveries over the decades. The Festival will run for 17 days, from Thursday to Saturday, October 15th-31st. It is built around the theme The Best of: one for the head, one for the heart,Continue reading “Wexford Festival Opera unveils 2026 programme “
Fireworks launch for Wexford Festival Opera
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Opera Festival Thousands gathered on Wexford Quay in mild October weather for the official opening of the 74th Wexford Festival Opera and its traditional fireworks display tonight (Friday). Artistic Director Rosetta Cucchi opened this year’s festival to mark her 30th anniversary with Wexford Festival Opera. Italian-born Rosetta, now an Irish citizen,Continue reading ” Fireworks launch for Wexford Festival Opera”
Traffic delays in Wexford on Friday evening
By Dan Walsh Wexford town is going to be busy tomorrow evening (Friday) as the town prepares to welcome the 74th Wexford Festival Opera with fireworks and the opening ceremony taking place on Wexford Quay at 7.15 pm. Wexford Gardaí are advising of a temporary closure of Wexford Bridge from 7.10 pm to 7.30 pm.Continue reading “Traffic delays in Wexford on Friday evening”
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