Fleadh 2025 launched in Wexford

By Dan Walsh at the National Opera House, Wexford The Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee launched the Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 in Wexford town, scheduled for August 3rd-10th, with an Irish traditional music event at the National Opera House tonight. After the excitement and great weather of the 2024 Fleadh, Wexford locals and longtimeContinue reading “Fleadh 2025 launched in Wexford”

Celebration of trees and forests

By Dan Walsh Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, gave a tree to the green school committee at Court National School, Monamolin, for National Tree Week. This annual event is organised by the Tree Council of Ireland with Coillte. It is the largest tree celebration in the country, providing a unique opportunity forContinue reading “Celebration of trees and forests”

12 communities share €402,840 in LEADER funding

By Dan Walsh Wexford Local Development has allocated €402,840 to 12 community groups under the latest LEADER Programme funding call. Michael Wall, Chairperson of Wexford Local Development and Wexford’s Local Action Group said; “Each community group has worked hard to evidence the need for their proposed project, to show their own capability as a groupContinue reading “12 communities share €402,840 in LEADER funding”

No tenders for new car parking facility

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting The old Murphy Floods site at Enniscorthy was discussed again at Tuesday’s monthly Enniscorthy Municipal Council meeting, held in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre and chaired by Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach. Carolyne Godkin, Director of Services, informed the members that a tender for the design and constructionContinue reading “No tenders for new car parking facility”

Chapel Bridge replacement welcomed

By Dan Walsh Aughnaglower Bridge, commonly known as Chapel Bridge, on the R735 road between Adamstown and Clonroche, washed away by heavy rain on Christmas Day 2021, has been replaced, to the locals’ delight. Cllr Pat Barden said; “Great Job done on Chapel Bridge. Thanks to Triur construction roads engineer David Murphy and all sub-contractorsContinue reading “Chapel Bridge replacement welcomed”

Man, 61, charged with possession of €10.6m of cocaine at Gorey Court

A 61-year-old man has appeared in court charged with possession of €10.6 million worth of cocaine. Michael Murphy, with an address in Co Waterford, appeared before a special sitting of Gorey District Court on Sunday evening. Detective Garda Sean Lane, of Waterford Garda Station, told the court that Murphy had been arrested in connection withContinue reading “Man, 61, charged with possession of €10.6m of cocaine at Gorey Court”

Volunteers needed for Fleadh 2025

By Dan Walsh The 2025 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann takes place from August 3rd-10th in Wexford Town and preparations are coming together and before the official launch of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee is calling on the people of Wexford to volunteer. Over 600,000 visitors are expected to visit WexfordContinue reading “Volunteers needed for Fleadh 2025”

Launch of ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign

By Dan Walsh Wexford IFA and Wexford County Council have launched the ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign 2025, urging dog owners to be responsible. The launch took place at Knocknagapple, Gorey. IFA Deputy President Alice Doyle said dog owners have to be confronted about their failure to take responsibility for the actions of their pets. “The devastationContinue reading “Launch of ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign”

Motion calls for advancement of N11-N25

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting A motion calling for the advancement of the N11/N25 Oylegate to Rosslare Harbour project submitted by Cllrs Lisa McDonald, Garry Laffan and Ger Carthy received full support of the members at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held in the Council Chamber, County Hall. Cllr Carthy,Continue reading “Motion calls for advancement of N11-N25”

Returning to nature on church grounds!

By Dan Walsh The Wexford Parish Care for the Earth group and Wexford County Council Environmental Department staff, Cliona Connolly and Claire Goodwin met with Bishop Ger Nash and the Diocesan priests recently.  The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a ‘Returning to Nature’ project for Wexford parishes. “Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Laudato Si’ On CareContinue reading “Returning to nature on church grounds!”