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Enniscorthy recalls 200 years of the Presentation Sisters

BISHOP GER NASH and SR ANN-MARIE QUINN planting a commemorative tree in the grounds of St. Aidan's Cathedral marking 200 years of the Presentation Sisters Order first arrival at Enniscorthy. (Pic; WexfordLocal.com) By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Bishop Ger Nash led the events at Enniscorthy this afternoon celebrating The Presentation Sisters Order – 250 years since the foundation in Cork, 200 years since arrival in Enniscorthy and 25 years since the Order closed its Enniscorthy Convent....

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Enniscorthy recalls 200 years of the Presentation Sisters BISHOP GER NASH and SR ANN-MARIE QUINN planting a commemorative tree in the grounds of St. Aidan’s Cathedral marking 200 years of the Presentation Sisters Order first arrival at Enniscorthy. …

Enniscorthy remembers 200 years of Presentation Sisters BISHOP GER NASH and SR ANN-MARIE QUINN planting a commemorative tree in the grounds of St. Aidan’s Cathedral marking 200 years of the Presentation Sisters Order first arrival at Enniscorthy. …

Enniscorthy remembers 200 years of Presentation Sisters

BISHOP GER NASH and SR ANN-MARIE QUINN planting a commemorative tree in the grounds of St. Aidan's Cathedral marking 200 years of the Presentation Sisters Order first arrival at Enniscorthy. (Pic; WexfordLocal.com) By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Bishop Ger Nash led the events at Enniscorthy this afternoon celebrating The Presentation Sisters Order – 250 years since the foundation in Cork, 200 years since arrival in Enniscorthy and 25 years since the Order closed its Enniscorthy Convent....

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Enniscorthy remembers 200 years of Presentation Sisters BISHOP GER NASH and SR ANN-MARIE QUINN planting a commemorative tree in the grounds of St. Aidan’s Cathedral marking 200 years of the Presentation Sisters Order first arrival at Enniscorthy. …

John G Murphy retires from Tirlán Board

JOHN G. MURPHY By Dan Walsh Tirlán Co‐operative Society Limited (“Tirlán Co‐op”) has confirmed that John G. Murphy has announced his intention to retire from the Board of the Co‐operative. Wexford native John has made a significant contribution to Tirlán over many years, serving on the Co-op Board since 2010 and as Chairperson from October 2020 to May 2026....

John G Murphy retires from Tirlán Board JOHN G. MURPHY By Dan Walsh Tirlán Co‐operative Society Limited (“Tirlán Co‐op”) has confirmed that John G. Murphy has announced his intention to retire from the Board of the Co‐operative. Wexford …

1798; Enniscorthy Longest Day weekend programme

The annual Longest Day Commemoration on Vinegar Hill takes place at 6pm on Sunday, June 21st. All are welcome to attend. (File Pic WexfordLocal.com), 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....

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1798; Enniscorthy Longest Day weekend programme The annual Longest Day Commemoration on Vinegar Hill takes place at 6pm on Sunday, June 21st. All are welcome to attend. (File Pic WexfordLocal.com), By Dan Walsh The National 1798 Rebellion Centre…

Cllr Staples demands action on derelict properties

CLLR ROBBIE STAPLES By Dan Walsh Local Fine Gael Cllr Robbie Staples has backed Tánaiste Simon Harris’s call for stronger action on derelict properties, stating that “tackling dereliction is essential if Ireland is to address its housing shortage.” Speaking with WexfordLocal.com, Cllr Staples said; “I fully agree with the Tánaiste. We have derelict and vacant buildings right across our area that could be homes, and the powers to act already exist, grants, the derelict sites levy, and CPOs....

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Cllr Staples demands action on derelict properties CLLR ROBBIE STAPLES By Dan Walsh Local Fine Gael Cllr Robbie Staples has backed Tánaiste Simon Harris’s call for stronger action on derelict properties, stating that “tackling dereliction is essent…

Death of Courtown author Anna Kinsella By Dan Walsh ANNA KINSELLA writer of The Windswept Shore; A History of the Courtown District. The death has occurred of Anna Kinsella, formerly of Courtown Harbour, who was a respected local histor…

Death of Courtown author Anna Kinsella

By Dan Walsh ANNA KINSELLA writer of The Windswept Shore; A History of the Courtown District. The death has occurred of Anna Kinsella, formerly of Courtown Harbour, who was a respected local historian and best known as the author of The Windswept Shore; A History of the Courtown District first published in 1982. In the introduction to her published work, Anna wrote; “This book was commenced as a personal response to the rapidly changing lifestyle in Courtown and in our time....

Death of Courtown author Anna Kinsella By Dan Walsh ANNA KINSELLA writer of The Windswept Shore; A History of the Courtown District. The death has occurred of Anna Kinsella, formerly of Courtown Harbour, who was a respected local histor…

Call for anthem ‘As Gaeilge’ in all schools

CLLR JOHN O'ROURKE pictured with the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Plan at the Consultation Evening in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, recently is calling "on the Minister of Education to look at reintroducing in all schools the teaching of our national anthem As Gaeilge, so that our tradition and heritage continues into the future.” (Pic; WexfordLocal.com) By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting…...

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Call for anthem ‘As Gaeilge’ in all schools CLLR JOHN O’ROURKE pictured with the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Plan at the Consultation Evening in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, recently is calling “on the Minister of Educatio…

Wexford Council secures €70m for new homes delivery

By Dan Walsh JAMES BROWNE TD , Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. (File Pic; WexfordLocal.com) The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, today announced funding for key infrastructure projects under the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIIF) Call 1. Five major infrastructure projects across Wexford are to receive funding under the HIIF. The purpose of the HIIF is to support direct investment in infrastructure required to unlock the development of housing in towns and cities nationwide....

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Wexford Council secures €70m for new homes delivery By Dan Walsh JAMES BROWNE TD , Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. (File Pic; WexfordLocal.com) The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, today anno…