DO NOT SWIM at St Helen’s Beach

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council advises the public that “Do Not Swim” notices have been posted at St. Helens Beach, Co. Wexford. The latest sampling conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the beach. Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary toContinue reading “DO NOT SWIM at St Helen’s Beach”

Wexford artists perform as Gaeilge

By Dan Walsh Eight Wexford-based artists will perform as Gaeilge in a very special event entitled Aistear, which means ‘Journey, or Odyssey’ directed by Garrett Keogh, and taking place at 2pm tomorrow (Saturday) in the Westgate Heritage Centre. The artists, who have been learning Irish over the past ten weeks with local Gaeilgeoir and impresarioContinue reading “Wexford artists perform as Gaeilge”

President Higgins receives Wexford welcome/farewell

By Dan Walsh at the opening of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 in Wexford town President Michael D. Higgins was warmly received in Wexford on Sunday, where he launched Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and was honoured by the people of Co. Wexford as he prepares to retire after 14 years in Aras an Uachtaráin.Cathaoirleach ofContinue reading “President Higgins receives Wexford welcome/farewell”

Wexford is celebrating Fleadh Cheoil 2025

By Dan Walsh at opening of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford town For the second year in a row President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, formally inaugurated the Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 during a ceremony held on the Gig Rig stage on Wexford Quay this afternoon. President Higgins, who was accompanied byContinue reading “Wexford is celebrating Fleadh Cheoil 2025”

Wexford warmly welcomes 2025 Fleadh festivities

By Dan Walsh at Wexford President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins is scheduled to officially open Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 at 3pm today (Sunday) on the Wexford Credit Union Gig Rig on The Quay, marking the start of a week focused on Irish music and culture, with an estimated attendance of 700,000 visitors fromContinue reading “Wexford warmly welcomes 2025 Fleadh festivities”

Deputy Lawlor opens Camera Club exhibition

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre George Lawlor TD attended the Wexford Arts Centre today (Saturday) to officially launch the Wexford Camera Club’s exhibition, In the Moment: Capturing the Fleadh 2024. He described it as a group photography exhibition documenting the energy and cultural aspects of the previous year’s Fleadh Cheoil. Deputy Lawlor, whoContinue reading “Deputy Lawlor opens Camera Club exhibition”

Spike Bridge in Courtown Woods repairs funding

By Dan Walsh €35,000 in funding has been allocated for the repair of the damaged Spike Footbridge in Courtown Woods and will also aid trail repairs and general maintenance within the forest recreational area. Spike Bridge is one of 11 areas in Co. Wexford included in funding announced yesterday (Friday). The others include Ballyfad, CamolinContinue reading “Spike Bridge in Courtown Woods repairs funding”

Wexford Chamber hosts Euro Transport and Tourism delegates.

By Dan Walsh This week, County Wexford hosted the European Parliament’s Transport & Tourism Committee (TRAN) for discussions on transport infrastructure and offshore renewable energy in Ireland and Europe. The visit on Tuesday was hosted by County Wexford Chamber and spanned several strategic sites across Rosslare and Wexford Town.  The delegation was led by ChairContinue reading “Wexford Chamber hosts Euro Transport and Tourism delegates.”

Swimming ban at 5 Wexford beaches

By Dan Walsh DO NOT SWIM notices have been posted at five Wexford beaches – Ballymoney North, Carne, Morriscastle, Rosslare Harbour and St. Helens beaches. The latest sampling conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the beaches. Following consultation with the HSE, itContinue reading “Swimming ban at 5 Wexford beaches”

Civic Reception for Wexford FAI Cup champions

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle A Civic Reception marking Wexford Football League team’s historic victory in the 2025 FAI Oscar Traynor Cup was held in Enniscorthy Castle tonight with proceedings headed by Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan. Under Manager Willie Peare it was only the second time in history that WexfordContinue reading “Civic Reception for Wexford FAI Cup champions”