By Dan Walsh South East Food Stories has been launched to help promote the wide variety of producers, providers and makers delivering quality foods directly from source to plates across the South East. The South East is known for an abundance of naturally sourced food and drink, and for its unique and inventive makers andContinue reading “Promoting “quality foods directly from source””
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Vinegar Hill – the longest day commemoration
By Dan Walsh at Vinegar Hill June 21st 2022 – the longest day of the year- and the 224th anniversary of the Battle of Vinegar Hill was remembered with dignity and ceremony this evening. Jimmy Cooper (piper) led the Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society members in period dress along the lane leading to the hill whereContinue reading “Vinegar Hill – the longest day commemoration”
Calling the shots at Rebellion Day
By Dan Walsh The inaugural Rebellion Day takes place next Sunday from noon until 4.30pm in the grounds of the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy and the organisers are hopeful of a large attendance and promising an action-packed afternoon of activities suitable for all the family. Deputy Manager Eve Furlong told WexfordLocal.com; “This communityContinue reading “Calling the shots at Rebellion Day”
The search for Ireland’s Next Big Tourist Attraction!
TG4 and Adare Productions are back with a new series of ‘Beidh Mé Ar Ais’, in search of Ireland’s Next Big Tourist Attraction. If you feel your tourist attraction isn’t getting the attention it deserves or maybe the effects of the pandemic knocked your tourist attraction right off the map, or maybe you have aContinue reading “The search for Ireland’s Next Big Tourist Attraction!”
Anglo-Irish Treaty exhibition comes to Wexford
By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford The Treaty, 1921; Records from the Archives exhibition, which has completed a three-month stint at Dublin Castle was launched at a pleasant ceremony in County Hall, Wexford, last night (Monday) by the Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy. The exhibition marks the centenary of the signingContinue reading “Anglo-Irish Treaty exhibition comes to Wexford”
Hoisting the Blue Flags for 2022
By Dan Walsh Wexford coastal areas have performed well in the An Taisce International Blue Flag and Green Coast Award recipients for 2022. The awards were presented by Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Heritage and Electoral Reform at a ceremony on Curracloe Beach on Friday. Ballymoney North Beach is one ofContinue reading “Hoisting the Blue Flags for 2022”
Change of ownership at Wells House
By Dan Walsh The visitor attraction wonderland that is Wells House and Gardens have announced a new chapter in the future of this magnificent estate. Last week the Sean Doyle Group signed contracts to purchase the entire estate of Wells, but for now, it is business as usual at this award-winning tourism attraction based inContinue reading “Change of ownership at Wells House”
Courtown calls for Council support
By Dan Walsh at Gorey-Kilmuckridge District Council Meeting. A deputation from Courtown Community Council were welcomed at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council where they presented the elected representatives and officials with an excellent audio-visual presentation outlining the potential of the coastal area and seeking more encouragement and support for the Courtown-RiverchapelContinue reading “Courtown calls for Council support”
Medieval Ferns reveals a rich heritage
By Dan Walsh The Ferns Medieval Experience based in Ferns Community Centre is Wexford’s newest visitor attraction that tells the story of a medieval past in an engaging and fun way using a range of modern media including virtual reality and audio visual. Manager Catherine McPartlan has welcomed WexfordLocal.com to visit the attraction and shareContinue reading “Medieval Ferns reveals a rich heritage”
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