There may be a few tickets (€20) left for the All-Star Wexford Concert Wexford Concert taking place in St. Mary’s Church, Enniscorthy, on Saturday at 8pm.
REV. CANON NICOLA HALFORD
Special guest performer will be Ukrainian pop star Maryna Odolska and a stellar line up of Wexford talent including Tony Carty, George Lawlor, Lorna Mahon, the Presentation School Choir, Enniscorthy Gospel Choir, Mark Redmond, Grace Murphy and others.
“It promises to be a fantastic evening in St. Mary’s Church and all proceeds go to the Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal in association with Fáilte Enniscorthy,” Rev. Canon Nicola Halford, Rector of Enniscorthy Union of Parishes told WexfordLocal.com
The event is organised by Enniscorthy Lions Club in association with Fáilte Enniscorthy and tickets are available from Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy Chamber of Commerce, St. Aidan’s Parish Office, St. Senan’s Parish Office, St. Mary’s Parish Office (2-5pm daily 053 9239009), Enniscorthy Cleaners, Abbey Square, and Enniscorthy Lions Club members.
AUDIO ADDITION; REV. CANON NICOLA HALFORD, Rector Enniscorthy Union of Parishes talking to DAN WALSH.
Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council confirmed today (Thursday) that the Boil Water Notice issued last Friday, May 20th, for consumers supplied by the Enniscorthy Public Water Supply will remain in place over the coming weekend. Consumers are reminded to continue to boil their water for consumption purposes.
Irish Water’s Ronan Walsh acknowledged the impact of this notice on the community and regrets the inconvenience to impacted customers. He told WexfordLocal.com; “Firstly, we would like to acknowledge that the Boil Water Notice is an inconvenience for the community and thank them for their patience and co-operation as we work to resolve the issues as soon as possible. We wanted to inform the residents and the businesses of Enniscorthy well in advance of the weekend that the Boil Water Notice would remain in place. There is a warm spell of weather promised over the weekend too so we would ask sporting organisations and community groups who will gather at events to be mindful that the BWN remains in place and to bring boiled water that is cooled to matches or outdoor activities.
“We understand that this is not ideal, but as I have said previously, public health is Irish Water’s number one priority, and we are working closely with Wexford County Council to restore drinking water quality for all impacted customers in Enniscorthy and to lift the Boil Water Notice as quickly as it is safe to do so, and in consultation with the HSE.
“We continue to work at the water treatment plant and carry out water quality testing. Once we are satisfied that the water supply is safe to drink again, we will lift the notice in collaboration with our colleagues in Wexford County Council and in consultation with the health experts in the HSE”
Irish Water already has a plan in place to deal for a long-term solution, progressing with a significant upgrade of the Enniscorthy Water Supply Scheme. The upgrade includes upgrades to the intake at Clonhaston, raw water main replacement and upgrades to Vinegar Hill Water Treatment Plant. The project is at design and planning phase with works programmed to progress to tender in 2022 and construction to commence in 2023.
The Boil Water Notice was put in place to protect the health of approximately 11,187 consumers supplied by the Enniscorthy Public Water Supply scheme following the ongoing detection of cryptosporidium found at the Vinegar Hill Water Treatment Plant supply.
There was heavy rainfall in the Enniscorthy catchment area over the past week or so and after consultation with the HSE, Irish Water and Wexford County Council issued a precautionary Boil Water Notice with immediate effect to protect the health of consumers. Any consumer with health concerns is advised to contact their GP.
This notice applies to all consumers on the Enniscorthy Public Water supply.
All consumers affected by this notice must boil their water before drinking.
Vulnerable customers who have registered with Irish Water will receive direct communication on this Boil Water Notice and are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled and cooled. In line with HSE advice on hand washing, Irish Water advises that the water remains suitable for this purpose and boiling the water is not required.
Updates are available on the Supply and Service Updates section of the Irish Water website, on Twitter @IWCare and via the customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.
Students from St. Joseph’s Primary School at Green-Schools Water Awards
By Dan Walsh
St Joseph’s Primary School in Creagh, Gorey, were named the regional winner in the ‘Water School of the Year’ category at the annual Green-Schools Water Awards hosted by An Taisce Green-Schools and Irish Water.
Over the past school year, over 123,000 students in 551 schools all over Ireland have participated in the Green-Schools water theme which is sponsored by Irish Water. The water theme looks at developing awareness around water conservation and how to effectively manage this precious resource in our schools and at home.
St Joseph’s Primary School were named the regional winner in the ‘Water School of the Year’ category as they continue to spread their water conservation messages of “Saving water is in our hands” and “Save the flow, save H2O”.
St Joseph’s, consisting of over 550 students and teachers, completed all essential green schools’ actions, as well as conducted a water use survey, carrying out surveys/questionnaires to gauge awareness around water conservation, investigated the possibility of rainwater harvesting in the school and investigated the water lifecycle of the school.
For their action day they all wore blue, carried out water-related science experiments, and the senior classes did a 3km walk for water around the town park. They also learned a water rap that the caretaker composed. Students also took part in the Green-Schools Water Poster competition and displayed their internal winners on their website. The students continue to spread the message of their two green codes: “Saving water is in our hands” and “Save the flow, save H2O”.
Speaking at the awards, Geoffrey Bourke of Irish Water congratulated all the winners for their efforts to highlight the value of water; “We have seen how the younger generation has taken the lead in the battle against climate change. We all have a role to play in safeguarding our water and they are leading by example through outstanding water conservation, communication and education initiatives. Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who has taken part in this excellent programme.”
This is the ninth year of the Green-Schools partnership with Irish Water, and in that time over 1,600 schools have taken part, attending interactive water workshops or Walk for Water events, hosting talks from Irish Water staff or visiting their local water and wastewater treatment plants.
Thirteen-years old Wexford student artist, Isabel Rossiter, from St. Mary’s Secondary School, New Ross, has won a top prize in this year’s 68th Texaco Children’s Art Competition.
My Grandmother by Isobel Rossiter wins top prize at 68th Texaco Children’s Art Competition
Isabel won a Special Merit Award for her artwork entitled ‘My Grandmother’, which Final Adjudicator, Professor Gary Granville said; “displayed high levels of skill and creativity.”
The Texaco Children’s Art Competition is popularly regarded as the longest-running sponsorship in the history of arts sponsoring in Ireland, with an unbroken history dating back to the very first competition held in 1955. This year, as has been the case throughout its life, it has been a platform on which young artists from Wexford and counties throughout Ireland have had their talents recognised and their creativity commended.
From May 31st to June 30th, Belfast’s Royal Ulster Academy of Arts is hosting an exhibition of the top 126 winning paintings in this year’s Competition. Admission is free and the Academy is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am-5pm.
Almost 140 kilogrammes of cannabis with an estimated value of €2.8 million were seized at Rosslare Europort yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon.
Cannabis in a consignment of vegetables discovered at Rosslare Europort (Pic; Revenue)
A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene and taken to Wexford Garda Station.
The drugs were discovered when Revenue officers stopped and searched a Spanish registered articulated lorry and its accompanying trailer that had disembarked a ferry from Cherbourg, France.
The search, carried out with the assistance of Revenue’s mobile x-ray scanner, led to the discovery of the drugs concealed within a consignment of vegetables.
Investigations are ongoing.
If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on free phone number 1800 295 295.
Local jockey JJ Slevin was in brilliant form at this evening’s Wexford races at Bettyville Park where he recorded a double – winning both divisions of the Calor Gas Handicap Hurdle – and was runner-up in the handicap hurdle on Brogine behind Yenillick (18/1) ridden by Keith Donoghue for Louth trainer Harry Rogers.
Slevin got into winning mode on Good Bye Milan (25/1) for Askeaton trainer Seamus Braddish, winning by half a length over Colm Murphy’s Gondor (Brian Hayes) in the first division of the Calor Gas Handicap Hurdle and half-an-hour later bagged division two on Must Be Dreaming (11/1) for the Garrett Ahern stables in Cork. Slevin also enjoyed a double at Punchestown on Tuesday.
John P. McManus supplied the winner of the maiden hurdle – Moving Water (15/2) trained by Desmond McDonagh and ridden by Mark Walsh – by a comfortable 15 lengths. Rachel Blackmore finished second on her only ride of the evening, the 10/11 favourite Ingenious Stroke from Henry de Bromhead’s Waterford stables.
Jack Kennedy won the Boylesports Mares Handicap Hurdle on Hurricane Georgie (5/4 fav.) for the absent Gordon Elliott by three and a quarter lengths.
Chinx Of Light (6/4) won the hurdle race for John McConnell from Meath with Simon Torrens up with two of Gordon Elliott’s charges The Bosses Oscar (Jack Kennedy) and Fakir (Jordan Gainford) following him home in the three-mile test.
There was no surprise in the bumper. Newcomer No Rosk No Fun (10/11 fav.) came home nine lengths to the good for Willie Mullins and champion amateur jockey Patrick Mullins.
The day’s Tote aggregate was €90,262.52 (7 races) compared with €78,440.70 (8 races) last year.
Next races at Bettyville Park on Wednesday afternoon, June 8th.
Firefighters at a major blaze at warehouse property in Castlebridge village last Sunday evening (Pic; WexfordLocal.com)
By Dan Walsh
Gardaí at Wexford Station have confirmed that two people have been arrested and files are sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) after ‘significant progress’ was made in an investigation into last Sunday evening’s major fire at Castlebridge village where considerable damage was caused to abandoned buildings adjacent to The Porter House licensed premises.
The outbreak was noticed as smoke began billowing from the rear of the street soon after 5.30pm. The local pub – The Porter House – was quickly evacuated and the emergency services soon arrived on the scene.
Two units of Wexford Fire Service from Wexford town and New Ross, one unit from Enniscorthy, and a hydraulic platform unit from Wicklow Fire Service fought the blaze for over five hours. There was a large Garda presence, the road through the village was closed for several hours and curious onlookers crowd control was in operation.
It has subsequently been confirmed that the licensed premises escaped damage and no injuries were reported.
In a statement issued to WexfordLocal.com this evening, Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council wish to remind residents and businesses who are supplied by the Enniscorthy Public Water Supply that a Boil Water Notice remains in place and to continue to boil their water for consumption purposes.
Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE) yesterday (Monday), Irish Water and Wexford County Council issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of approximately 11,187 consumers supplied by the Enniscorthy Public Water Supply scheme.
This followed the detection of cryptosporidium found at the Vinegar Hill Water Treatment Plant supply. As a precaution, Irish Water and Wexford County Council issued a Boil Water Notice with immediate effect to protect the health of consumers. Any customers with health concerns are advised to contact their GP.
This notice applies to all consumers on the Enniscorthy Public Water supply.
Updates are available on the Supply and Service Updates section of the Irish Water website, on Twitter @IWCare and via the customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.
Revenue officers seized 960,000 cigarettes at Rosslare Europort yesterday (Monday).
File Pic
The illegal cigarettes were discovered with the assistance of Revenue’s mobile x-ray scanner, when Revenue officers stopped and searched an unaccompanied trailer that had disembarked a ferry from Bilboa, Spain.
The cigarettes branded ‘Benson & Hedges Silver’ and ‘Lambert & Butler’, have an estimated retail value of €720,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €566,000.
Investigations are ongoing.
This seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and the supply and sale of illegal tobacco products. If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on free phone number 1800 295 295.
GRAINNE DORAN, County Archivist, and CLLR BARBARA-ANNE MURPHY, Cathaoirleach, Wexford County Council, who performed the official launch, at The Treaty, 1921; Records from the Archives exhibition at Wexford County Council Headquarters.
By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford
The Treaty, 1921; Records from the Archives exhibition, which has completed a three-month stint at Dublin Castle was launched at a pleasant ceremony in County Hall, Wexford, last night (Monday) by the Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy.
The exhibition marks the centenary of the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty on December 6th 1921, and available on public display in ‘the Street’ until June 10th.
Grainne Doran, County Archivist, acted as master of ceremonies and welcomed everybody to the official opening including Deputies Brendan Howlin and Paul Kehoe, Cllrs George Lawlor, Maura Bell, Jim Moore, Jim Codd and Andrew Bolger, other guests and a special welcome to Orlaith McBride, Director of the National Archives in Dublin and Cian Ó Lionnán from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, the Gaeltacht, Sports and Media.
AUDIO ADDITION – CLLR BARBARA-ANNE MURPHY speaking at the exhibition opening.
Tom Enright, Chief Executive, Wexford County Council,said; “Wexford County Council is delighted to be hosting ‘The Treaty 1921’ exhibition as part of its commemorative programme under the Decade of Centenaries for 2022. We hope that visitors will readily engage with the exhibition and increase their understanding of this seminal period in our country’s history. We are also excited to be showcasing to the public some of the relevant documents and images from our own county archive’s collections alongside the main exhibition.”
Orlaith McBride, Director of the National Archives, said; “We are delighted to bring this exhibition to Wexford. The wide and vivid range of documents, images and text presented capture as never before the drama that was the Treaty negotiations in London in 1921 and does so in a way that evokes the personal stories and personalities with all the attendant tensions, hopes and disagreements. It represents a really significant contribution to our understanding of one of the most important few weeks in our country’s history.”
Admission to the exhibition is free. The exhibition is presented by the National Archives in partnership with the Royal Irish Academy, the National Library of Ireland and the Office of Public Works, with records from the collections of the Military Archives and University College Dublin. A virtual exhibition is also available online at http://www.nationalarchives.ie.
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