By Dan Walsh The world famous Rose of Tralee contest takes place tonight (Monday) and tomorrow night (Tuesday) and viewing is available from 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. The Wexford Rose, Cliona O’Leary (26), from Boolavogue, is the last of 18 Roses on stage with Daithí Ó Sé tonight (Monday) and the wholeContinue reading “Cliona’s big night at Rose of Tralee”
Category Archives: TOURISM
Wexford Water Conservation Order still active
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann informs customers in Wexford that a Water Conservation Order (hosepipe ban) remains in effect in County Wexford until September 16th. The restrictions include the use of garden hoses and other non-essential water uses. The Order was put in place following a long period of dry weather combined with high demand,Continue reading “Wexford Water Conservation Order still active”
€309,457 for outdoor projects in County Wexford
By Dan Walsh North Wexford – South Wicklow Fine Gael TD Brian Brennan welcomed €309,457 in funding for Wexford outdoor recreation projects announced Thursday under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The eight projects announced include enhancement works on walking and cycling trails, improvements to signage, provision of parking and trail furniture, improvements to accessibility andContinue reading “€309,457 for outdoor projects in County Wexford”
Swimming prohibited at Rosslare Strand and Ballyhealy beaches
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has posted “Do Not Swim” notices at Rosslare Strand and Ballyhealy Beaches, Co. Wexford. 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 issue “Do NotContinue reading “Swimming prohibited at Rosslare Strand and Ballyhealy beaches”
Courtown and Riverchapel Town Plan
By Dan Walsh in Courtown A draft copy of the Courtown and Riverchapel Town Centre First Plan went to public consultation at the Tara Vie Hotel, Courtown, on Monday, and there was strong interest in the 48-page comprehensive document that is in its early stage. Town First Regeneration Officer at Wexford County Council, Mick McCormackContinue reading “Courtown and Riverchapel Town Plan”
Record 800,000 attended 2025 Wexford Fleadh
By Dan Walsh at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2025 in Wexford town After eight sun drenched days of song, story, dance, ceol agus craic, friendship and nostalgia for all ages, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 ended with a colurful fireworks display from the Fleadh Harp on Wexford Harbour late on Sunday night. The Fleadh willContinue reading “Record 800,000 attended 2025 Wexford Fleadh”
€600,000 sod ceremony at Enniscorthy Sports Hub
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Sports Hub Tánaiste Simon Harris and Ministers Patrick O’Donovan and James Browne were in Enniscorthy on Friday morning for the sod turning ceremony on Phase Two €600,000 development at Enniscorthy Sports Hub. The Tánaiste was joined by Patrick O’Donovan TD, Minister for Culture, Communications & Sport, and by Minister forContinue reading “€600,000 sod ceremony at Enniscorthy Sports Hub”
Final day of ‘the greatest ever Fleadh’
By Dan Walsh at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2025 Sunday Even before a note was played at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 it was predicted by the organisers that “it would be the greatest Fleadh ever”, and how right they were with more than 700,000 people visiting over the eight days of ceol, ól agusContinue reading “Final day of ‘the greatest ever Fleadh’”
DO NOT SWIM at St Helen’s Beach
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council advises the public that “Do Not Swim” notices have been posted at St. Helens Beach, Co. Wexford. The latest sampling conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the beach. Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary toContinue reading “DO NOT SWIM at St Helen’s Beach”
New Guinness World Record for Biggest Céilí Band
By Dan Walsh at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford town A new Guinness World Record was set when 1,018 musicians from Ireland and beyond gathered today at Chadwick’s Wexford Park to form the largest Céilí Band. Glen Pollard from Guinness World Records officiated as the old world record was smashed. A fringe event forContinue reading “New Guinness World Record for Biggest Céilí Band”
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