By Dan Walsh A mother of three who worked as a hairdresser lost her life in a tragic road accident while she was at a wedding in the Dominican Republic.She has been named as Claire Cullen, from Riverchapel, Gorey, and is being remembered as a kind, talented hairdresser and devoted mother of three. She isContinue reading “Gorey mother dies in Dominican Republic”
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€23.7m to build 60 homes in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has been awarded funding approval of €23.7 million for 60 homes at a 3.5-acre greenfield site in Killeens on the outskirts of Wexford town. The name of the development is An Roschoill, named after a copse or ‘a small group of trees.’ A high-quality streetscape has been developed, withContinue reading “€23.7m to build 60 homes in Wexford town”
Lone sailor rescued off Kilmore Quay
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat launched early today on Monday morning to assist a lone sailor aboard a 12-metre yacht experiencing engine failure. At the request of the Coast Guard, the volunteer crew launched at 3.21 am to assist a lone sailor when his yacht experienced engine failure approximately nine nautical miles south-eastContinue reading “Lone sailor rescued off Kilmore Quay”
Remembrance Day in Gorey
By Dan Walsh The annual Remembrance Day Service took place in Christ Church, Gorey, yesterday (Sunday) conducted by The Venerable Mark Hayden, Rector of Gorey Group of Parishes. Music was provided by the Arklow Shipping Silver Band and St. Michael’s Pipe Band, Gorey. The attendance included Superintendent David O’Sullivan, Sergeant Evelyn Redden and Inspector DarraghContinue reading “Remembrance Day in Gorey”
Families triumph at New Ross races
By Dan Walsh at Knockmullen House, New Ross Favorable conditions marked today’s Wexford Hunt point-to-point at Knockmullen House, New Ross, where smaller stables enjoyed success and two families made lasting memories. Sometimes the best is left till last! Such was the outcome of the concluding maiden race for six-year-olds and upwards contest for geldings confinedContinue reading “Families triumph at New Ross races”
93 entries for Sunday’s New Ross races
By Dan Walsh Ninety-three entries are set for the six scheduled Wexford Hunt point-to-point races at Knockmullen House, New Ross, tomorrow (Sunday). The first race is off at 12.30pm. Latest news on the going is “Soft, yielding to soft in places.” The card consists of five maiden races, including one confined to novice riders, andContinue reading “93 entries for Sunday’s New Ross races”
€230m Terminal 7 opens at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh The Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (DPER), Jack Chambers TD, together with Kevin “Boxer” Moran TD, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), attended the official opening of the new Customs and Border Control Complex at Rosslare Europort this morning. The constructionContinue reading “€230m Terminal 7 opens at Rosslare Europort”
Book launch marks Bunclody church 250th anniversary.
By Dan Walsh St. Mary’s Church of Ireland in Bunclody is marking its 250th anniversary this Friday evening with a Choral Evensong in the church at 6.30pm. Afterwards, a book launch will take place at 7pm in the adjacent Sunday School. To commemorate the occasion, the church asked Oliver Deacon to write a detailed history.Continue reading “Book launch marks Bunclody church 250th anniversary.”
Death of Enniscorthy based businessman
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is mourning the sudden passing of Biju Varavumkal Sreedharan, an Indian-born businessman in his mid-50s who founded The Holy Grail culinary group in Co. Wexford. Biju’s culinary journey began in 1992 at the Taj Group of Hotels, a prestigious 5-star hotel chain in India. He spent several years honing his craftContinue reading “Death of Enniscorthy based businessman”
Enniscorthy hosts Wexford Chamber Summit
By Dan Walsh Excitement is growing ahead of the County Wexford Chamber Leadership Summit, scheduled for Thursday, November 20th at the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy. This flagship event is set to bring together some of Ireland’s most influential business leaders for a day of insight, inspiration, and connection. Hosted by well-known broadcaster and barristerContinue reading “Enniscorthy hosts Wexford Chamber Summit”
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