By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Offices The Courtown Riverchapel Town Centre First Plan was adopted by the Town Team at a meting on Monday and the final draft was presented at Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in Gorey Civic Offices. Cathaoirleach Cllr Donal Kenny presided. The report was presentedContinue reading “Courtown Riverchapel Town First Plan is adopted”
Category Archives: TOURISM
New boat launched at Edermine
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy was at Edermine Bridge on the River Slaney last Friday evening where she launched Edermine Ferry Rowing Club’s new boat. I don’t suppose that anybody noticed, but the Marmion Bridge, commonly called Edermine Bridge was officially opened byContinue reading “New boat launched at Edermine”
Fleadh Volunteers feted at Civic Reception
By Dan Walsh Over 1,000 volunteers who signed up and were assigned to various duties during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann were honoured with a Civic Reception held at Whites of Wexford last Saturday night, as a small token of appreciation to amazing volunteers. Each volunteer was presented with a certificate and a special photograph ofContinue reading “Fleadh Volunteers feted at Civic Reception”
Traffic plans for National Ploughing week
By Dan Walsh Over 80,000 people are expected daily at the three-day National Ploughing Championships this week in Screggan, near Tullamore, Co. Offaly and attendees should familiarise themselves with the traffic management plan for their route. An Garda Síochána has a significant Traffic Management and Parking Plan in place for the three days, Tuesday, WednesdayContinue reading “Traffic plans for National Ploughing week”
Building stronger ties between Wexford and France
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre The French Ambassador to Ireland, Madame Céline Place, was guest of honour in Wexford Arts Centre on Friday night where she stated that the re-launch of the Alliance Francaise Waterford Wexford “is a very important moment for the French Embassy”. Madame Place discussed Wexford’s business ties with France,Continue reading “Building stronger ties between Wexford and France”
Coolgreany Vintage & Heritage Weekend
By Dan Walsh at Coolgreany The hilly main street of Coolgreany was filled this evening for the annual Vintage Parade, marking the beginning of the Coolgreany Vintage and Heritage Weekend, which highlights with Vintage Day tomorrow (Sunday). Displaying vintage vehicles over 30 years old the parade featured steam engines, vintage trucks, classic cars, and evenContinue reading “Coolgreany Vintage & Heritage Weekend”
Enniscorthy’s weekend of Blackstairs Blues
By Dan Walsh The Blackstairs Blues Festival is Ireland’s longest running Blues festival and the 31st festival takes place in Enniscorthy venues this weekend – Friday to Sunday, September 12th to 14th, and the musicians and pubs are hoping for large crowds and plenty of fun. Recently, the festival launch took place in Rackards BarContinue reading “Enniscorthy’s weekend of Blackstairs Blues”
Ladies Day at Wexford Races
Today (Friday) is Ladies Day at Wexford Races and a large crowd is expected at Bettyville Park for the seven-race card with the first race off at 4.30pm. Celebrity fashion presenter Marietta Doran will judge the fashion events aided by sponsorship and attractive prizes and everybody is expected to have a great evening. First raceContinue reading “Ladies Day at Wexford Races”
‘Do Not Swim’ warning at 4 Wexford beaches
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has posted ‘Do Not Swim’ notices at four Wexford beaches, namely Ballyhealy, Ballymoney, Cullenstown and Morriscastle. The latest sampling conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the beaches. Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary to issueContinue reading “‘Do Not Swim’ warning at 4 Wexford beaches”
Kennedy Summer School opens in New Ross
By Dan Walsh in New Ross The annual Kennedy Summer School which is themed ‘ a festival of Irish and American history, culture and politics’ will officially open at 6pm in St. Michael’s Theatre, New Ross, this evening (Thursday). Jarlath Burns, President of the GAA, will perform the official opening and afterwards engage in “aContinue reading “Kennedy Summer School opens in New Ross”
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