By Dan Walsh at the Wexford Count Centre Veteran George Lawlor (Labour) and newcomer Robbie Staples (Fine Gael) have both been elected on the FIRST COUNT in Wexford Local Electoral area. Sitting Cllrs Leonard Kelly (Independent) and Garry Laffan (Fianna Fail) were elected on Second Count – distribution of Lawlor’s surplus of 936 votes. SinnContinue reading “Seven members elected in WEXFORD”
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Call for zero tolerance to litter
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Representatives from Ballindaggin, Bree, Bunclody, Enniscorthy, Ferns, Marshalstown and Kiltealy were special guests and presented with ‘ goody bag’ packs at the Tidy Towns Appreciation Evening held in Enniscorthy Castle last evening. Speaking at the event, Cllr John O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council called for “a zero-tolerance approachContinue reading “Call for zero tolerance to litter”
CFR response to serious incidents in Enniscorthy town
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Civil Defence and Enniscorthy Red Cross volunteers have amalgamated to establish a Community First Responder (CFR) Group for Enniscorthy town. The group consists of trained volunteers from both organisations who will respond to cardiac arrest and choking incidents in Enniscorthy town. The group is made up of volunteers who are firstContinue reading “CFR response to serious incidents in Enniscorthy town”
Enniscorthy Council pays tributes to Cllr Kathleen
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting in the Presentation Centre There was a typical ‘end of an era’ atmosphere at yesterday’s (Monday) May meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council where tributes were paid to the retiring Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan, others wished each other well in the June 7th Local Elections, while the standardContinue reading “Enniscorthy Council pays tributes to Cllr Kathleen”
Enniscorthy Civic Awards Night
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Last evening’s Civic Awards Night ceremony was planned for the roof of Enniscorthy Castle, but a weather alert caused the pleasant occasion to switch indoors, which was a good move as a thunderstorm hit the region and torrential rain lashed the town for a number of hours and MetContinue reading “Enniscorthy Civic Awards Night”
Enniscorthy celebrates a Rockin’ weekend
By Dan Walsh at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy The reflection of the fireworks on the River Slaney, the revolving bright lights of the giant Ferris Wheel and the glitter and glamour of the hurdy-gurdy’s lit up the Friday night sky in Enniscorthy as the town celebrates the start of the 9th annual Rockin’ Food &Continue reading “Enniscorthy celebrates a Rockin’ weekend”
Wilkie Way experience opens in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh The ancient steps that link Castle Hill with Church Street opposite Enniscorthy Castle has been renamed Wilkie Way (Wilkie Slí as Gaeilge) and was officially launched recently by Cllr John O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. WexfordLocal.com has compiled the following information explaining who is Wilkie and what is the significanceContinue reading “Wilkie Way experience opens in Enniscorthy”
Many issues raised at Enniscorthy meeting
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting There was a broad range of issues raised at Monday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre. Cathaoirleach Cllr John O’Rourke presided. Cllr Cathal Byrne would like to see the Local Link bus service through Bree andContinue reading “Many issues raised at Enniscorthy meeting”
Anniversary of 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The 108th anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916 in Enniscorthy was commemorated this morning at a colourful ceremony held in the Market Square. “It is an honour to speak with you this Easter Monday morning as we commemorate the 108th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising,” said Cllr JohnContinue reading “Anniversary of 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy”
Remembering Enniscorthy Easter 1916
By Dan Walsh The annual commemoration remembering the Easter Rising 1916 in Enniscorthy takes place on Easter Monday and is organised by Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. Ceremonies commence with the celebration of Mass in St. Aidan’s Cathedral at 10am followed by a procession to Market Square where the Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District, Cllr JohnContinue reading “Remembering Enniscorthy Easter 1916”
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