Dan Walsh

Wexford Mental Health Services Survey

By Dan Walsh Chair of the Wexford Mental Health Services Working Group, Cllr AoifeRose O’Brien was joined by Chair of the LCDC, Cllr. Frank Staples to launch the Wexford Mental Health Services Survey. Cllr. O’Brien said; “I am delighted to launch this survey on behalf of the Wexford Mental Health Services Working Group. The informationContinue reading “Wexford Mental Health Services Survey”

€230,500 for Rosslare Climate Action

By Dan Walsh Cllr Ger Carthy has informed WexfordLocal.com of funding for the Rosslare Municipal District under the Community Climate Action Programme announced last week. €65,275 goes to the Kilrane/Rosslare Harbour Community Centre for retrofit, attic insulation, windows and doors update, air to air heat pumps, solar PV panels. LED lighting upgrades and the installationContinue reading “€230,500 for Rosslare Climate Action”

N25 bridge closures over River Barrow

By Dan Walsh All road users operating between counties Wexford, south Kilkenny and Waterford, and vice versa, need to be aware of upcoming lane and bridge closures on the N25 Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge, south of New Ross, on the Wexford side of the River Barrow as repair works get underway at Pier 4 fromContinue reading “N25 bridge closures over River Barrow”

Barry Stone enjoys his 80th victory

By Dan Walsh It’s a long time since the 2025-’26 point-to-point season commenced last October and it ended this weekend where the highlight was doubles for Donnchadh Doyle and a double and the 80th career winner for Cleariestown rider Barry Stone. Stone’s double was at Tattersalls in Co. Meath where he got the winners flowingContinue reading “Barry Stone enjoys his 80th victory”

Courtown crew ready for duty

By Dan Walsh Courtown RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew were tasked this Sunday afternoon after a person got into difficulties and following a call to the Coast Guard from a concerned member of the public. The person had become separated from his personal watercraft and although they were wearing a buoyancy aid, they were some distanceContinue reading “Courtown crew ready for duty”

Teenage cyclist in Enniscorthy crash

By Dan Walsh A teenage cyclist was rushed to Wexford General Hospital this evening following a collision with a car at the junction of Slaney Street with Island Road in Enniscorthy town. The incident occurred shortly after 5pm. The cyclist was travelling down Slaney Street when the brakes malfunctioned, and collided with a car turningContinue reading “Teenage cyclist in Enniscorthy crash”

Africa Day in Min Ryan Park

By Dan Walsh Min Ryan Park in Kileens on the outskirts of Wexford town is the place to be for a celebration of culture, community and connection on Sunday. It is Africa Day from 2-5pm and there is an open invitation to as many people as possible to get involved and share in the familyContinue reading “Africa Day in Min Ryan Park”

Enniscorthy finish to Rás Stage 3

By Dan Walsh at Ross Road, Enniscorthy Liam Flanagan of the APS Pro Cycling Team has won Stage 3 of Rás Tailteann after 155.6km from Mitchelstown to Enniscorthy today (Friday). The American claimed that victory, from a breakaway, solo just ahead of yesterday’s winner, and new yellow jersey, Tim Shoreman (Wheelbase Cabtech-Castelli). Once again, ConnContinue reading “Enniscorthy finish to Rás Stage 3”

Enniscorthy welcomes the Rás

By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy will host the finish of Stage 3 of the famous Rás Tailteann 5-day cycle race today (Friday) at Ross Road. The race will approach from the Carley’s Bridge direction and finish outside the main Showgrounds entrance at about 2.15pm. A podium will be erected at the finish with some music andContinue reading “Enniscorthy welcomes the Rás”

Wexford Garda Youth Awards 2026

By Dan Walsh The 10th annual Wexford Garda Youth Awards ceremony took place in Wexford County Council buildings acknowledging the achievements of young people who are making a difference in their own lives and in their communities within the Wexford Garda Division. The occasion was a huge success with over 120 people attending to celebrateContinue reading “Wexford Garda Youth Awards 2026”