Cahore Inshore Rescue Service was launched around 5.30 pm this evening following a call for assistance by Dublin Coastguard to a boat in difficulty with five persons on board.
CAHORE INSHORE RESCUE SERVICE takes the stricken rib to Cahore Pier this evening.
The rib suffered engine trouble and was discovered drifting on the tide off Morriscastle Strand.
The lifeboat Helmsman David Kavanagh and crew members Richie Ward and Brenda Kavanagh successfully towed the stricken vessel to safety at Cahore Pier.
All on board were safe and well and the weather conditions were calm and favourable.
Remember to call 999 or 112 if you see something or someone in the water that may be in need of assistance.
Looking for somewhere special to take the family tomorrow (Sunday)? Cahore Inshore Rescue Service are holding an Open Day and Fundraising Appeal at the Lifeboat Station from 12 noon to 3pm.
CAHORE HARBOUR
“We welcome you to pop in for a complimentary cup of tea or coffee, a tour of the station and a chat. We will also have some lovely cakes, brownies and local Jams on sale, all proceeds to our operational costs,” said a spokesperson. The Sunday morning training exercise will be running alongside affording an opportunity to meet the crew and see them in action!
Cahore is eagerly looking forward to welcoming you all, all ages welcome and social distancing guidelines will apply.
Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Darragh O’Brien TD has secured an extra €40 million in funding for the refurbishment of social housing stock with an allocation of €999,110 of this money to Co. Wexford as part of the Government’s July Stimulus package.
The funding is aimed at assisting Wexford County Council to refurbish empty council houses.
Enniscorthy-based Deputy James Browne said; “This funding will be used to target social housing units across the county so that they can be re-let to individuals and families struggling with homelessness or on the social housing list.”
Renovation of “void properties” – social homes that are vacant and require refurbishment before they can be re-let to tenants is very important in tackling the housing waiting list. “Empty council houses cause real frustration among the public and especially those on the housing list. This money will allow those houses to come back into use,” stated Deputy Browne, who added; “I am asking that Wexford County Council takes immediate steps to ensure that work on refurbishing vacant homes begins straight away. The funding will make extra social housing stock available quickly and will have a knock-on economic benefit by generating further employment to local builders, carpenters, painters, plumbers and electricians and other trades.”
Niamh Goodison, a 20-years old third-level student from Wexford town, is one of Ireland’s best banana bread bakers having been chosen winner of the ‘Best Vegan’ category award ina recent nationwide competition to find Ireland’s Best Banana Bread Recipes conducted by celebrity chef and RTE presenter, Donal Skehan with the support of banana distributors, Fyffes.
NIAMH GOODISON
The eldest of four, Niamh was a keen student of home economics at both Junior and Leaving Certificate levels and is currently studying at DCU Institute of Education, where she has her eyes firmly set on the goal of becoming a primary school teacher.
An avid baker from a young age, Niamh draws her inspiration from her mother, Emma and admits that home baking was ‘one of the activities enjoyed the most as a family’ during lockdown with Salted Caramel Banana Muffins – her winning entry – being one of her favourites.
Celebrity chef, DONAL SKEHAN has joined with Fyffes to find Ireland’s ‘best banana bread’ recipe.
Noting that ‘one of its unique aspects is that the ingredients are entirely suitable for vegans and those keen to pursue a vegan diet,’ Niamh said: “It is a recipe that is simple and not too complicated to make with ingredients that most households will have to hand. It has a delicious combination of flavours with a fabulous texture to match and yet you’d never know that they were vegan.”
The overall Best Banana Bread recipe award was won by Gillian Carney from Cobh, who also topped the category for Best Ingredients. Other category winners were: Cáit Flood from Swords (Best Junior Baker under 10 years); Isabelle Sexton from Roscommon Town (Best Junior Baker 10 years and over); Ciara Kilmartin from Ferbane, Offaly (Best Styling) and Heather O’Sullivan from Bantry (Best Gluten-Free).
Reflecting on what he called “the volume and quality” of entries received, Donal Skehan said: “Ireland has some exceedingly creative and talented home bakers. It was refreshing to see such imaginative ideas, ingredients and methods being shared, particularly amongst junior and dietary-restricted entrants”.
The large volume of visitors to the popular Morriscastle Beach, anticipated over the August Bank Holiday weekend, can breathe a major sight of relief that the car parking congestion of the past will be considerably alleviated after a ‘temporary car park’ opened yesterday.
CLLR MARY FARRELL has secured ‘temporary car parking’ to assist the busy traffic flow to and from Morriscastle Beach.
The matter was raised at the recent meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council by local Independent member Cllr Mary Farrell who pleaded with Wexford County Council to address the congestive issues associated with car parking at the popular seaside resort two kilometres from Kilmuckridge village.
In an announcement on social media, Cllr Farrell stated that she was delighted to finally announce that a temporary car park had been opened in Morriscastle this evening (Thursday) after many years of negotiation. “While this is only a temporary measure while awaiting to put plans in place for a permanent car park , this will alleviate the traffic congestion especially this busy weekend,” she said. Cllr Farrell thanked the Redmond and Shelly family for their co-operation with this project and to Wexford County Council for facilitating the smooth process to have it opened. “It is much appreciated by everyone. Thank you to everyone involved,” she concluded.
Visitors are reminded to be aware that double yellow lines will be enforceable from this weekend and it is strongly advised to please use the car park and avoid unnecessary fines.
A new publishing house has launched in Wexford promising to promote the production of literature in the county, discover new authors and publish close to twenty Wexford titles by the end of 2021. Red Books Press will be a co-operative of writers according to co-ordinator and owner of Red Books bookshop Wally O Neill.
The first four authors in Red Books Press; (left to right) TOM LOGAN, DAN FINN, DAITHI KAVANAGH and EAMONN COLFER
“Essentially we’re creating a co-operative of authors and poets and providing the resources for them to publish their works professionally inside Wexford,” Mr O Neill said. “County Wexford is going through a great literary renaissance at the moment and now occupies a cultural position similar to Dublin in the 1950s or Galway in the late 80s. We believe it’s vital to harness and develop this creative energy.”
Mr O’Neill continued; “This is going to be a publishing label for exceptional works. We are in the business of producing future classics. We are delighted to have four established local authors on board for the first four publications from Red Books Press. They are Daithi Kavanagh, Eamonn Colfer, Tom Logan and Dan Finn. We already have more young writers and poets lined up to join.”
“It’s our intention to publish at least four books this year under the co-operative label, with at least twelve more following next year. We are open to submissions from up-and-coming and first-time authors and poets, from every discipline and genre. The books will be printed, published and distributed from Wexford. The focus here is to maximise County Wexford’s literary potential.”
The first Red Books Press edition will be released in September with the publication of Daithi Kavanaghs The Green Wave. In the meantime, a new literary journal called the Wexford Bohemian will launch at Red Books on August 14th containing works by over thirty Wexford authors and poets, as well as local art and photography.
The community and world of amateur photography and students of local history and lore are deeply saddened by the death of John Wilkinson, which occurred peacefully at his home, Main Street, Carnew, surrounded by his loving family. He was in his 96th year.
JOHN WILKINSON
John Wilkinson was a local historian of note and was particularly impressive with his reminiscing of events surrounding the once powerful Coollattin Estate, one of the largest of its kind in south Wicklow. He could also recall characters, happenings and events in and around Carnew going back generations.
He published an interesting commentary on his early days. “My family, parents, and younger siblings, lived in Tomacork, some two miles from Carnew, but when it was time for me to start school in 1931 that distance was considered too far for a youngster to walk. To solve the problem I was “boarded out” with my Sinnott grandparents, on the Schoolheight, Carnew and had only to trot down the Main Street to reach the school Following their deaths, my Aunt Mary, took over the house and me. Actually, I had been born here and it had been my mother’s (Esther Wilkinson, née Sinnott) home prior to her marriage.”
Enniscorthy Camera Club posted; “It is with great regret that we have to announce that our Honorary President John Wilkinson sadly died yesterday. John was the definition of a gentleman who will be sadly missed.”
John was a member of Enniscorthy Camera Club for over 40 years and served both as Chairman and Secretary. Although his passion for photography covered all aspects of the art, his speciality was audio-visual which he mastered to such a high standard that he was an All-Ireland champion and placed a few times.
He was Enniscorthy’s representative on the Southern Association of Camera Clubs (SACC) and served as treasurer of the Irish Photographic Federation.
John enjoyed a long and fulfilled life. He loved company and storytelling and his photography collection is one of the biggest of its kind in the country. He easily converted his skills from the manual operation of photography and the days of ‘dark rooms’ to the modern digital era and adopted well to the new ways of the website and facebook.
Dearly beloved husband of the late Molly, much loved father of Cyril, Richard, Mary and Denis, devoted grandfather of Molly and Reuben, brother of Laurence, Benny and Fr Pat MCCJ and the late Fr Denis MCCJ, Tommy, Una, Mary and Nancy. Sadly, missed by his loving sons, daughter, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Doreen and Clare, Son-in-law Pádraig, sister-in-law Marilyn, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and his wide circle of friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Due to Government advice and HSE guidelines regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place for family and close friends. Funeral Mass will take place at 2 pm on Thursday in Our Lady Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church, Carnew, followed by interment in Tomacork Cemetery.
Wexford County Council members have responded favourably to a request, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, to the Council’s intention to sell a long-term leasehold interest in two sites at Enniscorthy Technology Park on the old St. Senan’s Hospital land at Killagoley south of the town.
The matter came before last Monday’s July meeting of Wexford County Council in the Hilton Edwards Suite in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, held under Covid-19 guidelines. Cathaoirleach Cllr Ger Carthy was in the chair and the CEO Tom Enright, in his absence, was represented by Tony Larkin, Director of Services.
The land in question was acquired from the Health Service Executive (HSE) at a cost of €18,000 per acre and the sites are to be sold to Moyne Point Ltd, with an address at I, Brownswood, Enniscorthy.
There are two sites. Site One (measuring 3.477 acres, however 0.445 acres is dedicated to the construction of a retaining wall to stabilise the site) is to be sold for €288,040 and the sale will take place by way of lease for 500 years at a nominal rent of €1 per annum.
The purchaser will use the site to construct a modern business technology unit in accordance with planning permission and the purchaser will also hold the option to purchase Site Two.
Site Two (measuring 2.96 acres), of which 0.797 acres is dedicated to a construction of a retaining wall to stabilise the site, is to be sold for €205,485
The death has occurred of Very Rev. Hugh O’Byrne, aged 78, of Moortown, Bridgetown, who was a popular priest for more than 50 years and ministered for 22 years as parish priest of Blackwater until his retirement due to personal health issues four years ago.
VERY REV. HUGH O’BYRNE (Pic; Wexford Parish Facebook)
Many tributes have been posted on social media since news of his passing were announced today. “A lovely man who loved people” read one comment, others remembered memories of their marriage, school days, and other special occasions with Fr. Hugh, while one comment from a sporting perspective recalled fondly; “Involved with the (Faythe) Harriers when he was in (Wexford) town.”
On the glorious personal occasion of his Silver Jubilee Mass and celebrations led by Bishop Denis Brennan, Fr Hugh reflected on his half century of religious devotion and was looking forward to retirement. “My health isn’t the best at the moment. If you don’t have your health what have you?” he wisely pondered.
Born in 1942 at Streamville, Ballycogley, he was educated at Ballindaggin National School and St. Peter’s Seminary, Wexford, where he was ordained in June 1966.
After ordination he served in Kilrush, Clongeen, studied catechetics at Mount Oliver, Dundalk, served time as chaplain to St John of God Nursing Home, Ely House, Wexford in 1970. He was a teacher of religion in Wexford Vocational School in 1980.
Fr Hugh was popular during his time in Wexford town. He served as curate in Bride Street from 1980 to 1988, when he was assigned to Rowe Street and was Administrator from 1989 until 1994.
He was appointed parish priest of Blackwater on March 12th, 1994, celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his priesthood in St. Brigid’s Church, Blackwater, in 2016, a few weeks before his retirement on health grounds.
Beloved brother of Anne, Peter and the late Pat; sadly missed by his loving family, sister-in-law Joan, nephews Peter, Martin, Hugh, Thomas and Patrick, niece Annette, cousins, relatives and friends, Bishop Denis Brennan and all the clergy of the Diocese of Ferns. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
Private funeral will take place on Friday. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to CROI. HSE guidelines regarding public gatherings will apply.
You are welcome to join in the celebration of Fr Hugh’s Funeral Mass via the parish webcam on the link www.ipcamlive.com/blackwaterchurch on Friday at 2 pm.
Enniscorthy is set to join Wexford in the ban on the burning, sale and marketing of smoky coal extended to all towns with population of over 10,000 from September 1st after the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Eamon Ryan TD, signed off on regulations to give legal effect to the Bill.
The ban does not extend to other Wexford towns, Gorey and New Ross, yet!
Mr Ryan said he was ‘very pleased’ to sign the regulations which are enforced by local authorities. The programme for government committed to extending the ban to the new towns and to “move towards a full nationwide ban.”
The penalty for breaching the ban is a fine of between €250 and €1,000.
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