By Dan Walsh Anton O’Broin, 87, of Kilrane, was honoured by fellow booksellers at last weekend’s 55th Annual Wexford Book Fair for his lifelong role in establishing and sustaining Ireland’s longest-running book fair. Mr O’Broin was a founding member at the first book fair in Enniscorthy’s Murphy Floods Hotel in 1969 and was instrumental inContinue reading “Veteran bookseller honoured at Wexford Book Fair”
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Government and Council can transform Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at the reopening of the Captain Wafer Hall Speaking at the reopening of Enniscorthy’s Captain Wafer Hall last Monday morning, Wexford County Council Chief Executive Eddie Taaffe praised the local community’s hard work and highlighted what can be achieved when proactive local government is backed by strong ministerial support. Mr Taaffe saidContinue reading “Government and Council can transform Enniscorthy”
Memories of Enniscorthy Showgrounds in new book
By Dan Walsh For more than 150 years, Enniscorthy Showgrounds has united town and country, building a progressive legacy that is central to local history and self-scripts a treasure of knowledge that deserves to be archived. Hence the recent launch of a new book “Enniscorthy Showgrounds; serving our community since 1870”. The scene is setContinue reading “Memories of Enniscorthy Showgrounds in new book”
Restoration at Wexford Franciscan Friary
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Franciscan Friary The Franciscan Friary in Wexford town is a fine classical Romanesque building, with an ornate barrel ceiling in the nave which is separated from the aisles by a colonnade of four massive pillars on each side. The Friary has a long history, and fundraising remains a challenge asContinue reading “Restoration at Wexford Franciscan Friary”
Preservation of 800 years at Enniscorthy Castle
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”
Gorey Market House project ready to commence
By Dan Walsh The formal signing of contracts to commence construction on the Gorey Market House Regeneration Project has been signed and Nevin Construction has been awarded the contract to deliver the landmark regeneration of one of Gorey’s most significant historic buildings. Cllr Mary Farrell, Cathaoirleach, Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District, stated, the contract signing marked anContinue reading “Gorey Market House project ready to commence”
Cllr Mary Farrell is new Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Annual Meeting in Gorey “I am deeply honoured and sincerely grateful to accept the position of Cathaoirleach of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council and I would like to thank my fellow councillors for placing their trust and confidence in me,” the words of Cllr Mary Farrell who was elected unopposedContinue reading “Cllr Mary Farrell is new Cathaoirleach”
1798; Enniscorthy Longest Day weekend programme
By Dan Walsh The National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy has announced an exciting programme of events to mark the anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion and the Longest Day Weekend – Saturday and Sunday, June 20th and 21st. Assembling historians, local experts and musicians the weekend programme offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore theContinue reading “1798; Enniscorthy Longest Day weekend programme”
Sign fell down at 1798 Centre
By Dan Walsh A large portion of the signage on the roof at the entrance of the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy has come crashing to the ground. The unprecedented incident happened last week ahead of the busy Easter period at the Centre, however, the soothing news is that the Centre continues to welcomeContinue reading “Sign fell down at 1798 Centre”
New footpath halts at river crossing
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Council meeting The footpath from Gorey to Courtown has finally reached Ballinatray Bridge, and the Council discussed how to cross the Ounavarra river at last Tuesday’s Gorey Kilmuckridge meeting. Cllr Donal Kenny was in the chair. I will provide an update later in this report, but currently, the CouncilContinue reading “New footpath halts at river crossing”
