Gorey Agricultural Show – By Michael O’Callaghan

Summertime is here when we pay our annual visit to the Gorey Agricultural Show, one of the oldest shows in the country founded over 160 years ago. This year’s event was held in Ashton, and we promised the younger fry that we would go there for the day, after having no...

A Weekend of Family filled fun for Father’s Day in North Wexford!

This weekend we celebrate Father's Day and what a line up of events in North Wexford that are perfect for Father's Day!  We have some recommendations for great food along with great events so you can switch off and enjoy some family time!   Here are just some of the...

The Story behind Tweed in the Valley by Michael O’Callaghan

I just love tweed in all its forms. I always did and in my younger days I was the proud owner of some nice herringbone tweed jackets. I like the humble history of tweed. It was a fabric woven from pure wool of local sheep in Scotland and worn by local Scottish farmers...

Celebrating 21 Years of Eco in Gorey by Michael O’Callaghan

ECO is 21 Years old this monthIt is an attached four bay double pile bank with a hipped roof behind the parapet. It’s been around a while since Stephen Ram opened it in 1853, a full 169 years ago. It was The Bank of Ireland from 1884 to modern times and now it is more...
How to train S.M.A.R.T.

How to train S.M.A.R.T.

How to train S.M.A.R.T. and Recovery Tips Since the beginning of lockdown, many of us have increased our activity...

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