By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst water main in Wexford Town and restore water to customers affected. The burst is impacting customers in Árd Carman and the surrounding areas. Repairs are expected to be completed by 7pm today (Sunday). Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng has assured customers that everyContinue reading “Burst water main in Wexford Town”
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May Day Wexford Lockout commemoration
By Dan Walsh at Wexford town Mayor of Wexford Cllr Garry Laffan laid a wreath at the 1911 Lockout Memorial at The Faythe, Wexford town, on Friday evening marking the conclusion of the prolonged industrial dispute which lasted for six months 1911-’12. Mayor Laffan welcomed everybody with a very special mention for those who hadContinue reading “May Day Wexford Lockout commemoration”
€2.6m for Enniscorthy storm floods
By Dan Walsh Mr. Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, has announced the approval of €6.6m to eight local authorities, to introduce interim flood protection measures, in response to flooding from Storm Chandra, earlier this year. Commenting Minister Moran, who visited communities impacted by Storm Chandra, said: “ForContinue reading “€2.6m for Enniscorthy storm floods”
Bring a chair to Gorey May Bush Féile
By Dan Walsh The Gorey May Bush Féile is an annual intergenerational community led festival featuring an exciting programme of FREE events from today Thursday, April 28th to Bank Holiday Monday, May 4th. The festival promotes, documents and shares the May Bush tradition and the wider customs, traditions and cultural connections of welcoming in Bealtaine in Co. Wexford andContinue reading “Bring a chair to Gorey May Bush Féile”
May festival weekend in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Enniscorthy will host the 11th annual Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival over the May Bank Holiday, officially launched by Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government James Browne TD at Enniscorthy Castle on Tuesday evening. This marked Minister Browne’s fifth time officiating the opening ceremony, during which he expressedContinue reading “May festival weekend in Enniscorthy”
Press Exhibition opens in Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The AIB sponsored Press Photographer of the Year Exhibition has been officially opened by the Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government, James Browne TD in conjunction with the official launch of the 2026 Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival in Enniscorthy Castle this evening. The attendance included Senator CathalContinue reading “Press Exhibition opens in Enniscorthy Castle”
Community Concert in Christ Church
By Dan Walsh The organisers are particularly excited about The Gorey May Bush Féile 2026 Community Concert in Christ Church Gorey this year and are especially calling on the community to come out and support the evening. This much-loved intergenerational community event will once again bring together local musicians, singers, and performers for an eveningContinue reading “Community Concert in Christ Church”
Beaches ready for seasonal debut dip
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting As temperatures increase, an extended period of dry weather is predicted, and the upcoming Bank Holiday prompts consideration of beach visits for the first time this year. At last Tuesday’s meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, members stressed the importance of visitors behaving responsiblyContinue reading “Beaches ready for seasonal debut dip”
Tourism boost as Duncannon Fort reopens
By Dan Walsh at Duncannon Fort Minister for Rural Community Development and the Gaeltacht and Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD today (Thursday) performed the reopening of the first phase of redevelopment under the Duncannon Fort Masterplan, bringing three of its of its historic buildings back to life. Closed to the public for healthContinue reading “Tourism boost as Duncannon Fort reopens”
Wexford’s water supply restored
By Dan Walsh UPDATE, THURSDAY. Uisce Éireann crews have restored normal water supply in Wexford Town after operational issues at the Coolcots Reservoir caused some customers to experience reduced water pressure. Customers in Townparks, Whitemill, Ard Carman and the surrounding areas were impacted by the disruption. Uisce Éireann is working to restore full supply to customersContinue reading “Wexford’s water supply restored”
