By Dan Walsh at Knockmullen House, New Ross Autumn sunshine provided pleasant conditions at Knockmullen House, near New Ross, this afternoon (Sunday) where an extra race was added to the Wexford Hunt point-to-point card. Young Wexford jockeys Eoin Cloke and Adam Malone each celebrated their first win. Eoin Cloke, (20) from Davidstown, near Enniscorthy, enjoyedContinue reading “Big race day for jockeys Eoin Cloke and Adam Malone”
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94 entries for New Ross races on Sunday
By Dan Walsh The scene is set for Sunday’s point-to-point action with the Wexford Hunt fixture at Knockmullen House, on the outskirts of New Ross, which has received a healthy 94 entries. First race at 12.30pm. Six races. The ground is described as “Good, Good to Yielding down the hill.” Another cool day with highestContinue reading “94 entries for New Ross races on Sunday”
€381,000 for 17 Wexford community halls and centres
By Dan Walsh Seventeen community halls and centres in County Wexford will receive over €381,000 in Government funding for essential building repairs, refurbishment and improvements. The funding, announced today by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD, will support a wide range of projects aimed at improving community facilities acrossContinue reading “€381,000 for 17 Wexford community halls and centres”
Rosslare student joins CIÉ Youth Board
By Dan Walsh Today, Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ), Ireland’s largest public transport provider, introduced its second Youth Board who will continue to drive forward the future of Ireland’s public transport system. The group includes 12 young people aged 18 to 24, from nine counties: Carlow, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Louth, Offaly, Roscommon and Wexford. TheContinue reading “Rosslare student joins CIÉ Youth Board”
Cleaner waters making a difference in Co. Wexford
By Dan Walsh Cleaner waters, a healthier environment and more resilient wastewater services are making a real difference for communities across Co Wexford. This local progress is reflected in the latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report, which shows that 93% of Uisce Éireann’s wastewater treatment plants nationally are now compliant with EU standards. Across CoContinue reading “Cleaner waters making a difference in Co. Wexford”
Paul Nolan ends Wexford season with treble
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Enniscorthy trainer Paul Nolan followed his 40/1 Fairyhouse winner on Tuesday with a treble at today’s (Wednesday) final Wexford fixture, where he fielded a strong team. This was the replacement fixture for the one abandoned on Bank Holiday Monday due to unsuitable ground conditions. An Peann Dearg (18/1) gotContinue reading “Paul Nolan ends Wexford season with treble”
RTÉ visits family-run fruit farm near Enniscorthy
By Dan WalshGreenhill Fruit Farm, one of Ireland’s leading soft fruit producers, features on RTÉ One’s Ear to the Ground, this Thursday, November 5th at 8pm, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the family-run Wexford business and the people behind its success. The popular agricultural programme, recently visited Greenhill Fruit Farm, located at Ballinavary, nearContinue reading “RTÉ visits family-run fruit farm near Enniscorthy”
Christmas plans for Esmonde Street?
By Dan Walsh Essential street works in Gorey are causing distress, prompting Sinn Féin representatives Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin TD and Cllr Craig Doyle to urge Wexford County Council to suspend Esmonde Street’s one-way system temporarily over Christmas. Deputy Ó Súilleabháin said: “I have been speaking with a number of business owners on Esmonde Street whoContinue reading “Christmas plans for Esmonde Street?”
Free admission for Wednesday’s Wexford races
By Dan Walsh Following the cancellation of the Wexford meeting scheduled for the October Monday Bank Holiday due to waterlogging, Horse Racing Ireland has announced that this meeting will now take place at Wexford next Wednesday November 4th. First race on Wednesday is 12 noon. Seven races. The going is described as ‘Yielding to Soft’.Continue reading “Free admission for Wednesday’s Wexford races”
Increased safety measures along Wexford Quay
By Dan Walsh Wexford Borough Cllr Robbie Staples has welcomed the commencement of works at the Bank of Ireland crossing on Wexford Quay, describing it as “an important step towards making one of Wexford town’s busiest roadways safer for everyone who uses it.” Speaking following the start of construction works, Cllr Staples said the enhancedContinue reading “Increased safety measures along Wexford Quay”
