By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Not for the first time in its 800 year history Enniscorthy Castle is undergoing repairs to guttering and downpipes and the presence of scaffolding recently has highlighted the works. The work is expected to take 13 weeks and the good news is that the castle will remain open toContinue reading “Preservation of 800 years at Enniscorthy Castle”
Tag Archives: History and Heritage
September Talk at Tintern Abbey
By Dan Walsh On Thursday, 24 September at 7pm, Dr Breda Lynch will present the Wexford Normandy Cultural Association’s September talk, ‘A Church Already Changing: Ireland, the Cistercians and the Norman Arrival’, at Tintern Abbey. Dr Breda Lynch is a historian and heritage professional with more than twenty-five years’ experience in Ireland’s heritage and conservationContinue reading “September Talk at Tintern Abbey”
€9m Gorey Market House project gets under way
By Dan Walsh in Gorey Housing, Local Government and Heritage Minister James Browne TD visited Gorey today to turn the sod and officially launch the €9 million Gorey Market House Regeneration Project. He described the occasion as “a red-letter day for Gorey.” Minister Browne said; “Preserving our heritage is so crucial and we are soContinue reading “€9m Gorey Market House project gets under way”
Rosslare-Fishguard 120 Exhibition extended by a week
By Dan Walsh at Rosslare Europort The first sea crossing from Fishguard to Rosslare took place on 30 August 1906. Marking its 120th anniversary, a week-long exhibition celebrating the route’s enduring role in travel and community connections opened on Monday evening in the Terminal Building at Rosslare Europort. Almost 1,000 visitors to the exhibition hasContinue reading “Rosslare-Fishguard 120 Exhibition extended by a week”
Vandalism forces closure of Dunbrody Abbey
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Dunbrody Abbey is fully reopened for visitors following this incident last weekend. Well worth a visit. A gem in Wexford’s tourism trail. Vandals broke into Dunbrody Abbey, near Campile, sometime between Saturday night and early Sunday morning, causing deliberate damage. A social media statement said: “This was not harmless mischief, butContinue reading “Vandalism forces closure of Dunbrody Abbey”
Celebrate National Heritage Week
By Dan Walsh National Heritage Week kicks off on Saturday, August 15th with free events across the country and plenty to explore in Co. Wexford. It continues until August 23rd. This year’s theme is ‘Heritage at Risk’ and encourages built, natural and cultural aspects of our heritage that are endangered for use to reimagine andContinue reading “Celebrate National Heritage Week”
Senseless vandalism at ancient burial ground
By Dan Walsh Wexford Gardaí are seeking assistance with their investigation into damage to several headstones and a stone wall at Monachán Graveyard in Taghmon between 20 April and 27 July 2026. The vandalism of at least 15 graves in the centuries-old cemetery has attracted national media coverage. At some point in recent weeks, vandalsContinue reading “Senseless vandalism at ancient burial ground”
Tusker Rock local heroes remembered
By Dan Walsh at Rosslare Harbour The beautiful Cliff Walk overlooking the beach at Rosslare Harbour with the Tuskar Rock as the perfect maritime backdrop was soaking in the highest temperatures this evening for the ceremonial unveiling of a plaque jointly performed by Cathaoirleach of Rosslare District, Cllr Ger Carthy and the Cathaoirleach of WexfordContinue reading “Tusker Rock local heroes remembered”
Bring a chair to Gorey May Bush Féile
By Dan Walsh The Gorey May Bush Féile is an annual intergenerational community led festival featuring an exciting programme of FREE events from today Thursday, April 28th to Bank Holiday Monday, May 4th. The festival promotes, documents and shares the May Bush tradition and the wider customs, traditions and cultural connections of welcoming in Bealtaine in Co. Wexford andContinue reading “Bring a chair to Gorey May Bush Féile”
Tourism boost as Duncannon Fort reopens
By Dan Walsh at Duncannon Fort Minister for Rural Community Development and the Gaeltacht and Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD today (Thursday) performed the reopening of the first phase of redevelopment under the Duncannon Fort Masterplan, bringing three of its of its historic buildings back to life. Closed to the public for healthContinue reading “Tourism boost as Duncannon Fort reopens”
