by admin | Jun 26, 2022 | Blogs, Community, Culture
THE NORMANDY DELEGATION VISIT TO NEW ROSS After two years of virtual events, (because of…well you know!) The town was delighted to have the opportunity to host to President Hervé Morin and the Regional Council of Normandy (our closest EU...
by admin | May 10, 2022 | Blogs, Culture, history
William Marshal 1147-1219 Founder of New Ross , The Hook Lighthouse and Numerous other important structures which are still standing today. William Marshal :- Politician, Baron, Magna Carta, Regent of the Realm, Earl of Pembroke, Knight Templar, The greatest Knight of...
by admin | Dec 22, 2021 | Blogs, Culture, Fashion, Local
When I close my eyes and imagine Christmas I see a home with a crackling fire and twinkling lights hung perfectly on the Christmas tree, freshly baked goodies fill the whole house with festive aromas and the laughter of family and friends rings out. One of the best...
by admin | Dec 8, 2021 | Blogs, Culture, Entertainment
I’m a writer, a reader and I work in New Ross Library. You might say that books are important to me, if you were understating the situation. Books are special, take us to strange, scary, romantic, magical, wonderful places, and are easy to wrap as gifts, which is why...
by admin | Nov 21, 2021 | Blogs, Culture, Entertainment
Being asked to make a list of my top 5 Christmas classic carols of all time was indeed a difficult task. There are a multitude to choose from, but I decided to go with the most impactful. You’ll know whether or not a Christmas Carol has made an impact on the world if...
by admin | Oct 6, 2021 | Blogs, Culture, history
It is not unusual for us, as we go about our business around the town to spot a visitor standing before the Tholsel and gazing up in wonderment at the defiant figure atop the plinth on the opposite side of the street. How many of us could enlighten visitors should...