By Dan Walsh Castlebridge has received €300,000 under the 2025 Towns and Village Renewal Scheme to transform the gardens of historic Castlebridge House, birthplace of the Guinness Book of Records. The news was welcomed on behalf of the community and Wexford County Council by Cllr Robbie Staples, Chair of the Castlebridge Town Centre First team.Continue reading “Funds for historic Castlebridge House”
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€300,000 Christmas Cracker for Ballyhogue
By Dan Walsh in Ballyhogue Ballyhogue Development Group Secretary, John V. Carr, announced earlier today via social media that positive developments have arrived ahead of Christmas in Ballyhogue. “Wexford County Council in conjunction with Ballyhogue Development Group have received €300,000 under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme to transform the old shop/post office into aContinue reading “€300,000 Christmas Cracker for Ballyhogue”
Seán’s new book takes an Enniscorthy ramble through time
By Dan Walsh at Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy A new publication called The Lost and the Loved; A ramble through time, Enniscorthy 1963-2025 by Seán Whelan was officially launched before an overflowing attendance in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, earlier tonight. The launch was postponed for two weeks because of severe weather, but it finallyContinue reading “Seán’s new book takes an Enniscorthy ramble through time”
New games area and playground opens in Maudlintown
By Dan Walsh Healthy Wexford and Wexford County Council, supported by the Healthy Ireland Fund, have added a new games area and playground markings in Maudlintown, Wexford town, to make the green space more playful for everyone. Replacing an obsolete piece of playground equipment, the development, which was led by the Insurance Risk Management teamContinue reading “New games area and playground opens in Maudlintown”
New Guinness World Record for Biggest Céilí Band
By Dan Walsh at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford town A new Guinness World Record was set when 1,018 musicians from Ireland and beyond gathered today at Chadwick’s Wexford Park to form the largest Céilí Band. Glen Pollard from Guinness World Records officiated as the old world record was smashed. A fringe event forContinue reading “New Guinness World Record for Biggest Céilí Band”
Mullins family honoured with community homecoming
By Dan Walsh at Leighlinbridge The village of Leighlinbridge was basking in sunshine this afternoon as the community came out in large numbers to honour the father and son team, Willie and Patrick Mullins, and star steeplechaser Nick Rockett who won last Saturday’s Randox Grand National at Aintree. Mullins saddled the first three home inContinue reading “Mullins family honoured with community homecoming”
Galbally and Bree Tractor Run
By Dan Walsh Galbally Sports & Leisure Club are calling for support for the Galbally Tractor Run and Bree Mini Tractor Run taking place next Sunday, December 8th. Tractor Run leaves Galbally at 1pm, Mini Tractor Run starts in Bree at 3pm.The organisers are appealing for donations of baked goods and volunteers to help onContinue reading “Galbally and Bree Tractor Run”
Wexford success at Pride of Place awards
By Dan Walsh The Rocks Community Area consisting of Maudlintown and surrounding areas in Wexford Town took first place in the Urban Neighbourhood category at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards held at a gala ceremony in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan, last Saturday night. Fethard-on-Sea Community Development Association took runner-up in the population 1000-2000Continue reading “Wexford success at Pride of Place awards”
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