Coláiste Bríde students celebrate cultural diversity

Coláiste Bríde in Enniscorthy has celebrated an annual initiative called Inter Culture Day which highlighted the cultural diversity that exists within the school.

New classroom for Rathnure NS

Rathnure National School is the latest to have been approved funding for an extension to be carried out.

Emergency meeting on Templeshannon regeneration plans

Pádraig Byrne An emergency meeting regarding the controversial one-way system coming down the tracks as part of the Templeshannon Regeneration plans, is to be held in Treacy's Hotel tonight (Tuesday). The initial plans for the regeneration of the area included a widening of footpaths and the creation of an improved pedestrian environment, something which necessitated Templeshannon being made one-way.

Bernie Grant, cutting the ribbon, with Leonie Grant (proprietor) and Leonie’s husband Martin Sinnott

Ribbon is cut on new Grant's Pharmacy

Pádraig Byrne Local representatives, business owners, healthcare professionals and members of the general public gathered at the new Grant's Pharmacy on Rafter Street recently for what was a momentous occasion for owner Leonie Grant, her family and her staff. While the shop had already opened its doors in the infamous Old Dunnes...

Kilmyshall NS pupil Grace Tully’s entry into the ‘Someone Like Me’ art competition

Kids promote inclusion through art

Budding young artists from Glenbrien and Kilmyshall National Schools are celebrating this week after being named county winners in a national art competition.

The Bank of Ireland building, Abbey Square, Enniscorthy

Iconic Bank of Ireland building up for auction

Pádraig Byrne One of Enniscorthy's iconic buildings is to go under the hammer next week as the Bank of Ireland building in Abbey Square is auctioned off. The building is being offered by digital property company BidX1 with a guide price set at €1,400,000 and is set to be the subject of substantial interest from local and national investors.

Shop local - it's time to use it or lose it

Deborah Coleman - Straight Talking Are small Irish towns becoming extinct? That was the question asked in a recent Chartered Surveyors of Ireland report which raised concerns about rising rates, rents and out of town retail developments as contributing factors.

Delightful day at the Dollies' annual fair

Firmly establishing itself as a much-loved part of the build-up to Christmas in recent years, the Delightful Dollies annual Craft Fair took over Bellefield GAA complex in spectacular fashion once again this year.

Report that rural Ireland is dying is hardly a shock - but what will be done?

Editorial Comment In news that should come as a surprise to precisely no-one, a new high-profile report has 'revealed' that rural Irish towns have been decimated since the recession and many are dying.

Coláiste Bríde students celebrate cultural diversity

Brendan Keane Coláiste Bríde in Enniscorthy has celebrated an annual initiative called Inter Culture Day which highlighted the cultural diversity that exists within the school.

'Tree-mendous' creativity at Christmas tree festival

Pádraig Byrne All manner of creative Christmas trees currently have pride of place in St Mary's Church as it once again hosts the annual Christmas Tree Festival.

The Dobbs and Twomey families at The 3 Legends 6K Run, Jog, Walk, in aid of St. Patrick’s Special School, on Sunday

€3,000 raised for St Patrick’s during Three Legends 6km run

Pádraig Byrne Theresa Cash, Joe Cash and Tony Wickham were three faces that could regularly be seen out running and taking part in marathons and races all over the country, and they were well and truly...

Kavanagh optimistic ahead of Kilmuckridge contest

Pádraig Byrne Following their selection convention in Enniscorthy, Fianna Fáil are vying to capture two of the four seats in the newly established Kilmuckridge electoral district in next year's local elections.

Pictured, from left, receiving the Bunclody award at the IPB ‘Pride of Place’ awards ceremony were: Michael Sweeney (Wexford County Council); Cllr Anthony Donohoe; Una Murphy (Bunclody Tourist Office); Liz Hore (Enniscorthy District Manager); Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan; Peter Sheridan (CE Co-operation Ireland); Theresa Harte (Bunclody Town Team); Joe OReilly (Bunclody Town Team); George Jones (Chairman of IPB) and Tom Dowling (Chairperson of Pride of Place)

Bunclody buzzing after national award win

Brendan Keane Bunclody's win in this year's national Pride of Place competition has been described as being akin to winning an Oscar.

Committee members from St Patrick’s Penny Bank which is closing because of regulatory demands from Central Bank: Pat Lambert, Paul Leacy, Andy Kildea, Donal Reid, chairman Jim Kearney, Daniel Hall, Pat Dempsey and Eddie Murphy

St Patrick's Penny Bank to close after 60 years

Brendan Keane The St Patrick's Penny Bank initiative in Enniscorthy is being forced to close its doors as a result of pressure being placed on it from the Central Bank.

Adequate water supply from Ballycrystal

Brendan Keane A five-day yield test on the Ballycrystal borehole has revealed that the Kiltealy water supply can be fully provided for through that supply.

Man in his 70s disturbs burglars in his sitting room at night

Gardaí are urging people in the Kilcarbery area to be wary of any suspicious callers to their homes following two burglaries over the weekend. One of the incidents saw a man in his seventies disturb two burglars in the sitting room of his home between 8.30 and 9.30 p.m.