By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council’s Community Team has launched the 2026 Community Calendar and celebrated the occasion held in County Hall, Wexford, by presenting the first copy to Cathaoirleach Cllr. Joe Sullivan. Speaking about the calendar Cllr. Sullivan said; “It’s fantastic to see the Community Team build on the success of last year’s calendar. Continue reading “Cllr Joe received next year’s dates”
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Remembrance Day in Gorey
By Dan Walsh The annual Remembrance Day Service took place in Christ Church, Gorey, yesterday (Sunday) conducted by The Venerable Mark Hayden, Rector of Gorey Group of Parishes. Music was provided by the Arklow Shipping Silver Band and St. Michael’s Pipe Band, Gorey. The attendance included Superintendent David O’Sullivan, Sergeant Evelyn Redden and Inspector DarraghContinue reading “Remembrance Day in Gorey”
New Wexford centre for entertainment groups
By Dan Walsh The historic Mechanics Institute on Wexford’s Main Street will become a community space managed by Wexford County Council’s Community Department. Over the past two years, the Special Projects team of Wexford County Council has conducted protection work on the historic structure to prevent additional deterioration. An internal refurbishment project is currentlyContinue reading “New Wexford centre for entertainment groups”
Community funds allocated to 10 Wexford clubs
By Dan Walsh Adman Steel Sheds has reaffirmed its commitment to local communities by contributing a total of €75,000 in grassroots funding this year, with the latest €35,000 being awarded to 10 sports clubs nominated by Adman employees. Each club will receive €3,500 to invest in equipment, facilities, and youth programs, funded entirely by profitsContinue reading “Community funds allocated to 10 Wexford clubs”
65th birthday celebrations planned for Bree Macra
By Dan Walsh Established in April 1960, Bree Macra has endured over the decades to become the oldest continuously operating Macra branch in Wexford. And now is the time to celebrate its 65th birthday and reunite many members, past and present, in celebration. Described by former Macra and IFA president Joe Healy as “A Bree’dContinue reading “65th birthday celebrations planned for Bree Macra “
Blackwater are Tidy Towns’ winners again!
By Dan Walsh Renowned for generations as ‘Beautiful Blackwater’, the characteristic coastal village has retained its title as Co. Wexford’s tidiest village and were rewarded with the Gold Medal at the Supervalu National Tidy Towns 2024 awards presented in Croke Park, Dublin, this morning. Wexford town were runners-up with Enniscorthy filling third position, both celebratingContinue reading “Blackwater are Tidy Towns’ winners again!”
Sod turned at Enniscorthy Activity Garden
By Dan Walsh at St. John’s Community Hospital Campus At a special ceremony today, the sod was turned on the Activity Garden at St. John’s Community Hospital Campus, Enniscorthy. When completed the Garden will be a multi-functional space for gathering, health and social activities in the heart of the hospital. Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach EnniscorthyContinue reading “Sod turned at Enniscorthy Activity Garden”
Not too late to sign up for the Walk
By Dan Walsh Registration for the Darkness Into Light Walk in Enniscorthy was held recently in Bellfield GAA Complex where the clubhouse was decorated with Pieta signs and covered in the yellow colours, which have grown to be associated with the walk. However, the good news is that it is not too late to signContinue reading “Not too late to sign up for the Walk”
Community victory for Blackwater
By Dan Walsh “There is no doubt that the Tidy Towns competition is driving local improvements and instilling a sense of pride across the entire Blackwater community,” according to the adjudication report following the success in the 2022 Supervalu Tidy Towns awards, and it concluded; “Blackwater village has the potential to go far in thisContinue reading “Community victory for Blackwater”
Peace on the hillside at Kilcavan Garden
By Dan Walsh at Tara Hill Kilcavan has Tara Hill as a backdrop with wonderful views towards Arklow and Croghan countryside and the view has been improved with the official opening of Kilcavan Garden today. Members of Tara Hill Community Development Association identified a piece of waste land adjoining the old graveyard, they hatched aContinue reading “Peace on the hillside at Kilcavan Garden”
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