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Having started Irish dancing classes at the age of four with the Cloke Donohoe school of Irish Dancing, Lisa Murphy is now part of the professional circuit in Disney Springs, Orlando, Florida. The Ballywilliam woman joined the Raglan Road dance troupe last October and has been performing in shows on a daily basis with dancers from Ireland and the US along with Irish musicians and singers.
Enniscorthy councillor Aidan Browne is calling on the government to extend a scheme which supports those building their own home. Because of the extended spell of wet weather many of those building their own homes have been unable to begin construction, and Cllr Browne said the extension of the waiver scheme on development levies is now of urgent importance.
Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Wexford County Council (WCC) is replacing 2.7km of old damaged water mains with new modern pipes in Rosslare to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage.
A new theatre festival will take place in the Wexford Arts Centre this weekend as five original plays are staged over the course of two nights. Page to the Stage 2024 is presented by Amigo Productions and features works carefully selected by founder Paul Hughes and his team.
The funeral mass of the late Sean Kavanagh has heard how his last days were spent doing the things he loved. Speaking in St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy, Sean’s daughter Edel recalled her father’s final hours.