People often me what apps are the best to use for social media marketing, images, videos – and there are so many around, it’s almost impossible to know which ones are good and which are a waste of time. Here’s a list of apps/websites I’ve compiled that I either use myself, almost daily, or that […]
Is your blog relevant?
I’ve just tried to find an interesting blog on Public Relations (PR). So, I googled ‘PR blog’ and found a listing of the top 100 PR blogs. Excellent, someone had done all the work and ranked the 100 most popular PR blogs with links to each. But, there, the fun ended. I must have clicked […]
Rachel passes on Irish tradition
Wexford has a rich tradition of singing and storytelling. And, Rachel Uí Fhaoláin is proud to carry on that custom. A Traditional Singer, she actively promotes, performs, and engages with traditional/Sean Nós song, poetry, stories and music while supporting the Irish language. Rachel is also a Comhaltas teacher with CCÉ Tuaisceart Loch Garman and has plenty of […]
A volunteer with heart
Every community needs its champions and one of Ferns’ hard workers is Mary Gethings. Born and reared in North Wexford’s heritage hub, Mary loves Ferns, wildflowers, medical dramas, DIY, sustainability, photography and… well, loads of things, including making her own jams and chutneys! Along with running Eco Evolution, a hydro power solutions company with husband Frank, Mary […]
A long way from Canada to here!
When Joseph Kidd and Ann Poole left North Wexford for Ontario, Canada, in 1824 with their children, they cannot have foreseen that, in 2017, four descendants would arrive back in Gorey seeking to walk in their footsteps. And, yet, in June, Corinne Simser-Wagg (Goderich, Ontario), Nancy Robinson (Montreal), and Jane Thompson (Toronto) were joined by […]
Player welfare in rural areas
The GAA plays a crucial role in rural areas – along with camogie and ladies football for girls. Following your parish club helps to define an area – it’s as tribal as following the flag into battle on Game of Thrones! Its very centrality – and very often the lack of a sporting alternative – […]