By Dan Walsh Rosetta Cucchi, Artistic Director, will officially open the 74th Wexford Festival Opera at 7.15pm on Friday in a ceremony on Wexford Quay. A fireworks display will follow the official ceremony, and 16 days of opera will highlight events in Wexford town. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Rosetta said; “This year we invite you toContinue reading “Wexford Festival Opera opens on Friday”
Category Archives: TOURISM
€1m funding for two Rosslare villages
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council will get €1 million to fund the Rosslare Sustainable Tourism Experience, connecting Rosslare Harbour and Rosslare Strand with a new civic plaza and public works in both villages. The good news was announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, last Friday. Cllr.Continue reading “€1m funding for two Rosslare villages”
Enniscorthy to get CCTV instead of a Cable Car!
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is undertaking a public consultation on the proposed installation of CCTV cameras and is moving forward with implementation at six locations throughout the county, including Turret Rocks, situated along the River Slaney in Enniscorthy. This initiative aims to deter littering and illegal dumping. Wexford County Council claim that CCTVContinue reading “Enniscorthy to get CCTV instead of a Cable Car!”
Manic Monday faces Enniscorthy traffic
By Dan Walsh Passing through Enniscorthy town centre is challenging at the best of times and queues are a regular feature at busy times, but even more chaos is forecast daily during the remainder of October. Wexford County Council have announced that Weafer Street, Duffry Hill and Pig Market Hill in Enniscorthy are set toContinue reading “Manic Monday faces Enniscorthy traffic”
Bunclody River Slaney information meeting
By Dan Walsh The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) will hold a community information meeting about water quality on Tuesday, September 30th at 7pm in the Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club, Bunclody (Y21 N922). Members of the public, including community groups and interested individuals, are invited to attend. The Slaney Catchment, spanning parts of Wicklow,Continue reading “Bunclody River Slaney information meeting”
New book tells the stories of Kings and Saints
By Dan Walsh A new book on Ferns’ history and heritage, Beneath the Ground of Kings and Saints; The Archaeology & History of Ferns, County Wexford by Barry Lacey, was launched Thursday night at The Book Centre in Wexford. The work was launched by Chris Corlett, archaeologist at the National Monument Service who endorsed theContinue reading “New book tells the stories of Kings and Saints”
Big names at 19th New Ross piano festival
By Dan Walsh The 19th New Ross International Piano Festival takes place this week – Wednesday, September 24th-Sunday, September 28th – at St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, New Ross, featuring today’s most outstanding pianists. The festival will host pianists of all ages from a variety of backgrounds from the young Irish pianist David Vasey atContinue reading “Big names at 19th New Ross piano festival”
Increased capacity on Rosslare-Dunkirk route
By Dan Walsh From Friday, September 26th, Victoria Seaways will replace Optima Seaways on the Rosslare-Dunkirk route, bringing more capacity and offering both passengers and freight customers greater space and comfort on every crossing. Victoria Seaways features upgraded facilities, with increased cabin numbers, additional freight lane metres, and improved amenities on board, making it aContinue reading “Increased capacity on Rosslare-Dunkirk route”
Conran’s Bar, Rathnure, is Best Local Pub 2025
By Dan Walsh Conran’s Bar in Rathnure has been named Best Local Pub in the South East region at the prestigious Irish Pub Awards 2025. Conran’s Bar is owned and operated by the Conran family, who are part of Wexford’s business and hospitality landscape for generations. The popular Rathnure pub has earned recognition for excellenceContinue reading “Conran’s Bar, Rathnure, is Best Local Pub 2025”
Edermine Rowing Club receives Wexford County Award
By Dan Walsh Edermine Ferry Rowing Club has been selected as the recipient of the Wexford County award for this year’s Texaco Support for Sport initiative. The club has received €5,000, which will be allocated towards the purchase of protective covers for its boats to safeguard them during the winter months. Founded in 1974 onContinue reading “Edermine Rowing Club receives Wexford County Award”
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