Dan Walsh

John Busher Exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Enniscorthy-born artist John Busher presents Fallow Bridge, a new commission and site-specific installation supported by Wexford County Council (Commemoration Award 2025) in Enniscorthy Castle. A series of sculptures was created in response to the destruction of infrastructure during the War of Independence and Civil War in a local context,Continue reading “John Busher Exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle”

Motorcyclist seriously injured near Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision around 4pm yesterday (Tuesday) involving a van and a motorcycle at Fairfield on the Enniscorthy to Monart road. The motorcyclist (an adult male in his late teens) was brought by air ambulance to Cork University Hospital, where he is beingContinue reading “Motorcyclist seriously injured near Enniscorthy”

Pay parking coming to Ferns?

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District monthly meeting Just when motoring costs have skyrocketed at the fuel pumps and insurance costs have soared, there are calls for the introduction of pay parking on the Main Street in Ferns. Conscious that today (Wednesday) is April 1st, I wish to clarify that the matter was raisedContinue reading “Pay parking coming to Ferns?”

Duncormick teenager safe and well

UPDATE; Abbie Reid has been found safe and well. No further action is required. Thanks to the media and the public for their help. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Abbie Reid (15), who is reported missing from Duncormick, Co. Wexford since Sunday 29th March 2026. Abbie was last seenContinue reading “Duncormick teenager safe and well”

Council row may cost Enniscorthy €9m!

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting At last Tuesday’s Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting, elected members clashed with officials over the exclusion of the Templeshannon Regeneration Project from Wexford County Council’s funding application to the new Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund. Cathaoirleach Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy and all her colleagues strongly criticisedContinue reading “Council row may cost Enniscorthy €9m!”

Locals dominate at Bree Hunt races

By Dan Walsh at Monksgrange Barry O’Neill achieved his 30th win of the season with a treble at the Bree Hunt point-to-point races in Monksgrange today (Sunday), putting him at the top of the National Point-to-Point Riders’ Championship table as he pursues his 10th title. O’Neill was sporting the famous Dawn Run colours of BenjaminContinue reading “Locals dominate at Bree Hunt races”

Gorey man found safe and well

UPDATE; Sunday, March 29th; Rajath Kashyap has been found safe and well. No further action is required. An Garda Siochana thanks the media and public for their help. Gardaí are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating Rajath Kashyap, (31 Years), who is reported missing from his home in Gorey, Co. Wexford, since Saturday 28thContinue reading “Gorey man found safe and well”

Big entry for Bree races on Sunday

By Dan Walsh A large entry of 160 has been received for the annual Bree Hunt point-to-point races at Monksgrange, Rathnure tomorrow (Sunday). Weather forecast is mainly dry. First race at 2pm. Going will be ‘soft’. There will be some alterations to the track relating to the position of the winning post and the finalContinue reading “Big entry for Bree races on Sunday”

New footpath halts at river crossing

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Council meeting The footpath from Gorey to Courtown has finally reached Ballinatray Bridge, and the Council discussed how to cross the Ounavarra river at last Tuesday’s Gorey Kilmuckridge meeting. Cllr Donal Kenny was in the chair. I will provide an update later in this report, but currently, the CouncilContinue reading “New footpath halts at river crossing”

Barntown teenager is safe and well

UPDATE; Sarah Louise Doyle (16), who was reported missing from Barntown, Co. Wexford since Wednesday 25th March 2026, has been located safe and well. Gardaí would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance. No further media action is required. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of SarahContinue reading “Barntown teenager is safe and well”