By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Community history was made in Enniscorthy this morning when Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council congratulated the committee and cut the ribbon at the official opening of the Enniscorthy Community Allotments at Gort na Gréine. The new development consists of 64 plots, 20 raised beds and 60 spacesContinue reading “Enniscorthy becomes ‘a growing community’”
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Minister Browne gets Enniscorthy ‘Rockin’
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Minister of State James Browne TD launched the 2022 Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival at a pleasant outdoors reception hosted by Dunnes Stores on the roof of Enniscorthy Castle this evening. Cllr Aidan Browne, Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, said he was delighted to be invited toContinue reading “Minister Browne gets Enniscorthy ‘Rockin’”
Enniscorthy mourns for John Byrne, (59)
By Dan Walsh Many glowing tributes have been paid to John Byrne, (59), a popular member of the outdoor staff of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council who died suddenly while attending to his duties at the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, last Monday afternoon. Medical aid was available without delay, but efforts at resuscitation failed. The shockContinue reading “Enniscorthy mourns for John Byrne, (59)”
Battle of Enniscorthy revisited
By Dan Walsh at the Battle of Enniscorthy Shots rang out on Castle Hill this morning as the Battle of Enniscorthy was re-enacted exactly a century after the event – July 2nd 1922 – and descendants of some families involved were present to witness the historic commemoration which was the highlight of the Wexford LibraryContinue reading “Battle of Enniscorthy revisited”
Enniscorthy in weekend battle mode?
By Dan Walsh There is tension in Enniscorthy town this week after rumours spread that the Battle of Enniscorthy is imminent and likely to lead to gunfire and re-enacted fighting in the Enniscorthy Castle area of the town around 11am next Saturday morning. Locals have reported the presence of armed period dress personnel in theContinue reading “Enniscorthy in weekend battle mode?”
Aussie Mayor visits Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Dialogue around the ‘twinning or sister relationship’ between Vinegar Hill in Wexford and Vinegar Hill in Australia has taken a step forward today when Enniscorthy Municipal District Council hosted a civic reception for Deputy Mayor Cllr Brad Bunting of Blacktown, Australia, at a pleasant function held in Enniscorthy Castle.Continue reading “Aussie Mayor visits Vinegar Hill”
Turn Vinegar Hill into ‘a goldmine’!
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Council Meeting Funding is to be sought for the development of Enniscorthy’s most famous landmark and battlefield following the presentation of a draft masterplan entitled Vinegar Hill Amenity Park and Heritage Site at the June meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. The draft deals with two headings – short termContinue reading “Turn Vinegar Hill into ‘a goldmine’!”
History is made at Enniscorthy Council
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Council Chamber History was made in the Presentation Centre this afternoon at the annual general meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council where Cllr Aidan Browne (Fianna Fáil) was elected Cathaoirleach even though he wasn’t in the chamber! Cllr Browne was appearing by zoom when his name was proposed by CllrContinue reading “History is made at Enniscorthy Council”
Vinegar Hill – the longest day commemoration
By Dan Walsh at Vinegar Hill June 21st 2022 – the longest day of the year- and the 224th anniversary of the Battle of Vinegar Hill was remembered with dignity and ceremony this evening. Jimmy Cooper (piper) led the Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society members in period dress along the lane leading to the hill whereContinue reading “Vinegar Hill – the longest day commemoration”
Riverside trails planned for Bunclody?
By Dan Walsh The development of Bunclody Town Park incorporating the Market Square with the introduction of riverside walking trails and a river strategy was welcomed by members following a presentation by Shay Howell of Wexford County Council at Monday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District held in the Presentation Centre. The project is inContinue reading “Riverside trails planned for Bunclody?”
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