By Dan Walsh This July excavations will be relaunched and the digs are open to volunteers, with all required training and equipment provided on site as Wexford County Council is working alongside the Irish Archaeology Field School on a standout archaeology project in the Irish National Heritage Park at Ferrycarrig. Digging the Lost Town ofContinue reading “Volunteers wanted for archaeological dig”
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Save Barntown Castle campaign
By Dan Walsh Barntown Castle has weathered many storms for centuries, but in the 21st century the structure is in a very vulnerable state and to prevent inevitable collapse and destruction, essential remediation works are a matter of the utmost urgency. Fortunately, Barntown Heritage Group, working in partnership with the landowner, are working towards carryingContinue reading “Save Barntown Castle campaign”
The hammer strikes the anvil in Bunclody
By Dan Walsh Nolan’s Forge on Foundry Lane, linking Irish Street and Ryland Road, in Bunclody was operated by three generations of the Nolan family from 1885 to 1992, and then fell into disrepair, but the good news is that Nolan’s Forge is being renovated and will open its doors to visitors again next month.Continue reading “The hammer strikes the anvil in Bunclody”
Conservation plan for Fethard Castle
By Dan Walsh Great excitement in Fethard after Wexford County Council have secured funding under the Community Monuments Fund of €70,000 for Fethard Castle. The core objective of the Community Monuments Fund is to support the conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of local monuments and historic sites. Chairman of Fethard Community Development Association, Richard FinnContinue reading “Conservation plan for Fethard Castle”
Rosslare Harbour gives up its Secret Garden!
Rosslare Harbour Village Park and Gardens have been recognised by the Wexford Gardens Trail as worthy of being included in the guide of visitor attractions in the county. The Secret Garden is no longer secret! It is great that Rosslare Harbour can now boast the distinction of being a member of both the Wexford Walking TrailContinue reading “Rosslare Harbour gives up its Secret Garden!”
Active Tribe Courtown set to open soon
By Dan Walsh The former Courtown Adventure & Leisure Centre has found new owners, and will be renamed Active Tribe Courtown, however, the price paid by new owners Active Tribe has not been disclosed, but reliable sources claim the complex was sold for more than €1 million. Active Tribe Courtown is expected to open in the comingContinue reading “Active Tribe Courtown set to open soon”
Story of 1798 rebellion told at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh One of the major visitor attractions in the south-east is the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy and having emerged from the Covid-19 lockdown the doors to history are open again and visitors are welcome. The Centre had been threatened with sale of the property to a local businessman, thankfully the saleContinue reading “Story of 1798 rebellion told at Enniscorthy”
Reading about the Cistercians!
By Dan Walsh Founded in 1210, Dunbrody Abbey is one of the finest examples of a Cistercian monastery in Ireland and today the abbey features a modern visitor centre and has plenty to offer visitors at Campile. Dunbrody Abbey and Visitor Centre is built on the site of one of the most impressive of ruinedContinue reading “Reading about the Cistercians!”
Bumper weekend starts at Morriscastle
By Dan Walsh Large numbers are flocking to Morriscastle for the June Bank Holiday weekend and to avoid car parking problems like those unexpectedly experienced recently a new green field free public carpark capable of safely holding 350/400 vehicles opens on Saturday morning on a 2.5-acre site generously provided by local landowner Chris Hammel closeContinue reading “Bumper weekend starts at Morriscastle”
Easing congestion at Cahore Pier
By Dan Walsh With the June Bank Holiday looming, and the weather forecast favourable for outdoor pursuits, positive efforts are being made to avoid last week’s traffic chaos at Cahore Pier. Cllr Mary Farrell has announced a temporary solution to some of the parking problems at the popular North Wexford resort. “I have been workingContinue reading “Easing congestion at Cahore Pier”
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