By Dan Walsh at Kilmore Quay The 41st annual Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival was officially opened this evening (Thursday) by local musician Liam Bates following a parade of local groups from the Stella Maris Centre to the stage on the quayside. Jesse Sludds was on stage tonight (Thursday) fresh from the Shania Twain Concert andContinue reading “Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival weekend”
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Better wheelchair access at Clone Beach
By Dan Walsh The Ahare River and Biodiversity Group met at the entrance to Clone Beach, Castletown, where it launched the National Heritage Week ” Castletown River and Nature Festival ” for 2026. It happens from Friday, August 21st to Sunday, August 23rd, so that is the weekend for your diary. There will be anContinue reading “Better wheelchair access at Clone Beach”
Gorey Market House project ready to commence
By Dan Walsh The formal signing of contracts to commence construction on the Gorey Market House Regeneration Project has been signed and Nevin Construction has been awarded the contract to deliver the landmark regeneration of one of Gorey’s most significant historic buildings. Cllr Mary Farrell, Cathaoirleach, Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District, stated, the contract signing marked anContinue reading “Gorey Market House project ready to commence”
Fines for littering and dog waste rises to €250.
By Dan Walsh Local authority meetings are renowned for the regular commentary on dog fouling and littering; therefore, it would be anticipated that public representatives will be delighted to inform their supporters that litter fines are to be increased to €250. The Minister of State with responsibility for the Circular Economy Alan Dillon today (Thursday)Continue reading “Fines for littering and dog waste rises to €250.”
Enniscorthy Uisce Éireann works
By Dan Walsh Uisce Eireann is carrying out leakage reduction works in Enniscorthy and the job is getting under way this week. The section of works will take place along the R890 Nunnery Road from the junction of the R702 and will continue along Summerhill Road to Blackstoops, where crews will be installing 1.25 kmContinue reading “Enniscorthy Uisce Éireann works”
Seeking old photos of North Wexford?
By Dan Walsh The Residents of Oakfield Nursing Home, Co. Wexford and traditional singer and folklorist Rachel Uí Fhaoláin are looking for some help please with the development of their special award-winning childhood memory collecting project ‘Dearest Child‘. Do you have old photos of North Wexford in your family albums that you would be happyContinue reading “Seeking old photos of North Wexford?”
Blessing of the Boats interrupted by mid-ceremony ‘shout’
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI launched this Sunday afternoon to assist the crew of a yacht taking on water in Kilmore Quay harbour It happened as the crowd, including the volunteer crew, gathered for the annual Blessing of the Boats ceremony in the harbour, the crew were requested to launch their all-weather Tamar classContinue reading “Blessing of the Boats interrupted by mid-ceremony ‘shout’”
Tusker Rock local heroes remembered
By Dan Walsh at Rosslare Harbour The beautiful Cliff Walk overlooking the beach at Rosslare Harbour with the Tuskar Rock as the perfect maritime backdrop was soaking in the highest temperatures this evening for the ceremonial unveiling of a plaque jointly performed by Cathaoirleach of Rosslare District, Cllr Ger Carthy and the Cathaoirleach of WexfordContinue reading “Tusker Rock local heroes remembered”
“Let this be a year of ambition”; Mayor of Wexford Cllr Vicky Barron
By Dan Walsh at Council Chamber, Wexford Many people in attendance at the election of Mayor of Wexford held in the Council Chamber, Wexford, on Tuesday evening, were impressed by the positive and ambitious future view of Wexford pledged by the Mayor Vicky Barron in her opening speech. WexfordLocal.com publishes the full speech in theContinue reading ““Let this be a year of ambition”; Mayor of Wexford Cllr Vicky Barron”
Wexford hosts Otherworlds Festival
By Dan Walsh This weekend, Wexford will play host to the inaugural Otherworlds Festival, a brand-new celebration of science fiction, fantasy, horror, folklore, gaming and all things imaginative. Over four days, from Thursday to Sunday, venues across Wexford Town will come alive with talks, workshops, screenings, panels, live performances, games and community events featuring someContinue reading “Wexford hosts Otherworlds Festival”
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