Enniscorthy Echo
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| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | Landmark Media Investments |
| Editor | Tom Mooney[1] |
| Founded | 1902[2] |
| Political alignment | Populist |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Slaney Place, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland[2] |
| Website | www |
The Enniscorthy Echo is a local newspaper published once per week (every Wednesday) in County Wexford, Ireland. It is published in colour.
History
The newspaper was first published in 1902 from offices at Abbey Square, Enniscorthy, County Wexford.[2] In 1908 it moved its offices to Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy.[2] In March 2008, the newspaper moved to new offices - located at Slaney Place, Enniscorthy.[2]
Content
The newspaper contains stories relating primarily to Enniscorthy town and its surrounding area, as well as stories relating to County Wexford.
It also contains a large number of photographs, which are published in colour. It has a sports section. It also publishes court reports. Advertisements take up much of the back section of the paper.[4]
The newspaper was part of the Thomas Crosbie Holdings group. Thomas Crosbie Holdings went into receivership in March 2013.[5] The newspaper was acquired by Landmark Media Investments.
References
- ^ Wednesday, 21 May 2008, Enniscorthy Echo: 2.
- ^ a b c d e Whelan, Seán (21 May 2008), "'To realise that 40 years have flown by is actually quite frightening'", Enniscorthy Echo, p. 23.
- ^ Wednesday, 21 May 2008, Enniscorthy Echo: 1.
- ^ Wednesday 21 May 2008, Enniscorthy Echo.
- ^ http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2013/0306/374490-thomas-crosbie-holdings/