News from around the 32 counties of Ireland

(Source: The Westmeath Examiner)

 

WEXFORD

The Wexford skyline 'will be changed forever' by a new lighting system to be installed on the fly tower of Wexford Opera House. The lighting system, described as 'a spectacular lighting feature' was commissioned through the Per Cent for Art Scheme by the Office of Public Works (OPW), which is over seeing the project at the €30 million opera house on High Street. The artwork, entitled 'Liquid Mountain', was created by artist Andrew Kearney, who won the €65,000 commission, and will be unveiled for the first time on September 25, to mark the closing of the inaugural Wexford Culture Night. Mr. Kearney hopes that his creation will be 'a cultural and architectural hub, viewed by residents and visitors alike from various traditional vantage points'.

(Source: The Wexford People)

 

WICKLOW

Gardai (police) completed searches of wooded area for missing Stephen O'Meara as his parents admit they are 'fearing the worst' over the fate of their 26-year-old son. Gardai are still seeking clues as to his whereabouts and remain convinced that there are people out there who know what happened to the father of three. The last time Stephen was sighted was on Thursday August 6 by his partner, Catherine Green, at their home in Rosehill Estate, Wicklow town. Two weeks ago the gardai began conducting searches of wooded areas, firstly in Annacurra, before switching their attention to Ballinvally between Redcross and Avoca and Ballydonnell

(Source: The Wicklow People)

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