By Dan Walsh New Ross Municipal District kicked into seasonal mode with the traditional Santa and Christmas Lights ‘Switch-On’ event last Saturday at 4pm. ‘Shop Local, Support Local’, the main theme of this Christmas period in New Ross. The Cathaoirleach, Cllr John Dwyer, was joined by his fellow Cllrs of New Ross Municipal District, andContinue reading “Support Local as New Ross celebrates Christmas”
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Christmas lights up Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Enniscorthy’s Market Square was thronged with family groups this evening for the annual Christmas lights switch-on ceremony in the town. The magic switch was pushed by Santa Claus, who was accompanied by Mrs Claus. The attendance included Minister for Housing, local Government and Heritage James Browne TD, Senator Cathal Byrne,Continue reading “Christmas lights up Enniscorthy”
Gorey shines with festive Christmas lights
By Dan Walsh in Gorey Christmas is officially launched in North Wexford. The Big Christmas Switch-On illuminated Gorey last evening with an estimated 10,000 packing Main Steet for the seasonal family event with a guest appearance by Santa Claus ably assisted by Mrs Claus. Some said it was the largest crowd ever seen at aContinue reading “Gorey shines with festive Christmas lights”
Oylegate – Enniscorthy Night Road Run
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The North Pole Express that once served its time on a busy bus route in London city stole the show at the annual Light Up the Night Road Run comprising of over 300 vehicles of all description -trucks, tractors and motorbikes, vintage and modern – which brought seasonal joy andContinue reading “Oylegate – Enniscorthy Night Road Run”
Give families the wonder of Christmas
By Dan Walsh The annual Christmas church gate collections for the Society of St Vincent de Paul takes place this weekend – Saturday and Sunday- across all parishes throughout the Diocese of Ferns. The theme of this years’ appeal is “Helping to give Families the Wonder of Christmas” Bishop Ger Nash joins with all volunteersContinue reading “Give families the wonder of Christmas”
Enniscorthy in a brighter light
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy With a gentle flick of a switch from the nimble fingers of Mr and Mrs Claus the streets of Enniscorthy were illuminated for Christmas this evening in Market Square and the crowds cheered loudly across the town. Performers, cartoon characters and children decorated in seasonal costume gathered in the groundsContinue reading “Enniscorthy in a brighter light”
Santa Claus comes to Gorey again
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meeting Santa Claus has been a regular visitor to Gorey, always promising to come back, and he will be the celebrity in the town for the Big Switch-On at 7.30pm on Saturday evening on Main Street which kick starts the Christmas season in Gorey and North Wexford.Continue reading “Santa Claus comes to Gorey again”
All your dates in the 2024 calendar
By Dan Walsh Some years ago while working on The Dresser Project, folklorist Michael Fortune decided to publish his “folk furniture and relics of the past” into a calendar – it proved so popular that it has become an annual publication – and latest news is that The Irish Dresser and Folklore Calendar 2024 hasContinue reading “All your dates in the 2024 calendar”
Carols in the Square on Friday
By Dan Walsh The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Wexford town and Santa Claus will make a final public appearance before setting out from the North Pole on Christmas Eve at the Carols in the Square celebration on Friday evening. The illuminated Christmas tree will be the centrepiece for the festive event featuringContinue reading “Carols in the Square on Friday”
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL LOYAL READERS
It is that special time of year again and WexfordLocal.com wishes all our loyal readers and followers a HAPPY CHRISTMAS. WexfordLocal.com is your e-paper covering news, sport and events that matter across Co. Wexford since June 2020. Unfortunately, everybody is restricted by the Covid-19 regulations and guidelines, and the scope for news stories is affectedContinue reading “HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL LOYAL READERS”
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