By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Taghmon jockey Sean O’Keeffe was the local hero at Wexford races today where he rode three winners. Enniscorthy trainer Paul Nolan saddled a double. O’Keeffe scored first on The Big Clubman (11/2) for Paul Nolan by two lengths in the maiden hurdle, followed by a victory on Cathryns RubyContinue reading “First day treble for Sean O’Keeffe at Wexford two-day races”
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Five Wexford ‘points’ winners
By Dan Walsh Two point-to-point meetings at Tattersalls, Co. Meath and Curraghmore, Co. Waterford went ahead today (Sunday) and there were victories for five Wexford handlers. Alex O’Keeffe, (17) of the well-known Harveystown racing family near Taghmon, rode his first winner on newcomer Our Peggy by 10 lengths for the Gaynestown Stud Partnership and handlerContinue reading “Five Wexford ‘points’ winners”
Bank Holiday racing at Bettyville Park
By Dan Walsh The popular October Bank Holiday weekend racing fixtures take place at Bettyville Park, Wexford, tomorrow (Sunday) and Monday and weather conditions are favourable. Sunday features an eight-race card with the first race off at 12.30pm. The first two races are steeplechases followed by five hurdle races and finishing up with an INHContinue reading “Bank Holiday racing at Bettyville Park”
Double for O’Neill at Peppards Castle
By Dan Walsh at Peppards Castle Yellow Warning, trained by Ellen Doyle at Coolgarrow, Enniscorthy,and ridden by Brian Dunleavy, won the four-year-old maiden race at today’s Island point-to-point at Peppards Castle by a short head under pleasant autumn sunshine. Yellow Warning pipped Jetaway Mountain in the Jay Brennan colours and trained at Blackwater by MartinContinue reading “Double for O’Neill at Peppards Castle”
Youth Conference held in Wexford
By Dan Walsh Over 100 young people from schools and youth groups attended the Wexford Comhairle na nÓg Youth Conference last Thursday at County Hall, Wexford. The annual Youth Conference gives young people in County Wexford a platform to highlight local issues and work with Comhairle na nÓg on solutions. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council,Continue reading “Youth Conference held in Wexford”
Gold for Blackwater, Wexford and Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Blackwater are the Co. Wexford winners at the SuperValu Tidy Towns, runners-up are Wexford and third place goes to Enniscorthy and all three received Gold Medals at the national awards ceremony held in Croke Park this afternoon. Silver medals went to Rosslare Strand, Rosslare Harbour, New Ross and Gorey. Duncormick and BreeContinue reading “Gold for Blackwater, Wexford and Enniscorthy”
Casting your vote in Presidential Election
By Dan Walsh The election for President of Ireland to replace Michael D. Higgins will be held on Friday, with voting open from 7am to 10pm. The important message to the public is to participate in the electoral process and make use of your right to vote, as such opportunities are infrequent. On the ballotContinue reading “Casting your vote in Presidential Election”
Saturday races at Peppards Castle
By Dan Walsh The Island Hunt point-to-point will be held on Saturday at Peppards Castle (Y25 HY96) between Ballygarrett and Kilmuckridge. The track is in good condition, the weather is expected to be favourable, and organisers anticipate a strong turnout. The latest going report (Friday) is “yielding to soft, soft in places.” The first ofContinue reading “Saturday races at Peppards Castle”
100 jobs to go in Arklow
By Dan Walsh The closure of the Merck Pharmaceutical Plant in Arklow, announced today, is expected to result in the loss of approximately 100 jobs. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com; Deputy Brian Brennan said; “I was deeply shocked to hear the news of the decision to discontinue operations at the Arklow facility by the end of 2028.Continue reading “100 jobs to go in Arklow”
Mystery of Enniscorthy flags has been resolved
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting District Manager Claire Lawless resolved the issue of ‘missing’ flags at Enniscorthy’s Municipal District Council meeting held today at the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre. The matter arose from the recent meeting of Wexford County Council where twelve Irish flags flying from the Seamus Rafter Bridge overContinue reading “Mystery of Enniscorthy flags has been resolved”
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