Dan Walsh

Celebrating “our wonderful beaches and coastline”

By Dan Walsh European Maritime Day and World Ocean Day was celebrated by Wexford County Council, the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA), Tomhaggard Clean Coasts Group and the local community who came together to carry out a community clean at the Burrow beach in Kilmore Quay last Friday. Eddie Taaffe, Chief Executive, Wexford County CouncilContinue reading “Celebrating “our wonderful beaches and coastline””

Strong gales threaten yacht safety

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour and Kilmore Quay RNLI came to the aid of two crew aboard an 8-metre yacht which was in danger of breaking up in a force 7 to 8 north-easterly gale in Rosslare Port on Monday morning. The Rosslare Harbour all-weather lifeboat was launched at 8.15 am following a call fromContinue reading “Strong gales threaten yacht safety”

First success for jockey Gabriella Hill

By Dan Walsh Last Thursday evening at Leopardstown 18-year-old apprentice jockey Gabriella Hill celebrated the first winner of her career when the Jim Bolger trained Glor Tire (11/8 fav.) won a handicap mile race. From Monksgrange, Rathnure, the talented teenager was keeping a family tradition going, as she is the great-granddaughter of the late CharmianContinue reading “First success for jockey Gabriella Hill”

Gorey Show is postponed

By Dan Walsh The annual Gorey Agricultural Show planned for next Saturday at Ashton, Ballycanew has been postponed due to “difficult ground conditions and a worsening weather forecast” and the organisers say “a new date will be set in due course” In a statement issued this morning reads; “The Committee of Gorey Agricultural Show haveContinue reading “Gorey Show is postponed”

Older People’s Council annual general meeting

By Dan Walsh Age Friendly Wexford and Wexford County Council hosted the annual general meeting of the Older People’s Council where issues of importance were raised and help to influence decisions and actions to be taken in the year ahead. Guest speakers on the day were Leas-Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy and AmandaContinue reading “Older People’s Council annual general meeting”

Major clerical changes in Diocese of Ferns

By Dan Walsh Clerical changes have been made in the Diocese of Ferns in response to the needs of the new Pastoral Areas and these changes are effective from weekend of July 13-14th. Fr. Sean Devereux Cushinstown appointed as Co-PP to the Pastoral area of Bunclody-Ferns-Kilrush and assigned to Ferns. Fr. John Byrne Oylegate appointedContinue reading “Major clerical changes in Diocese of Ferns”

Enniscorthy and Gorey Counts concluded

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Count Centre on Monday 3pm Here at the Wexford Electoral Count Centre at St Joseph’s Community Centre, Wexford, a full recount for the Rosslare is taking place. Call for a recount for the Gorey district was withdrawn. And in Enniscorthy Colette Nolan’s votes were re-checked and the Enniscorthy count concludedContinue reading “Enniscorthy and Gorey Counts concluded”

Recounts in 3 Wexford districts under way this morning

By Dan Walsh It was after midnight when the doors closed and overnight security engaged at the Wexford Elections Count Centre at St. Joseph’s Community, Wexford, but the breaking drama surrounded a return today when recounts were called for Enniscorthy, Gorey and Rosslare. Kilmuckridge, Wexford and New Ross are complete and will be celebrating today,Continue reading “Recounts in 3 Wexford districts under way this morning”

‘DO NOT SWIM’ at St Helen’s Beach

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council have issued ‘Do Not Swim’ notices at St. Helen’s Beach, in South Wexford. Testing conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality showed elevated levels for E. Coli bacteria at St. Helen’s Beach. Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary to issue “Do NotContinue reading “‘DO NOT SWIM’ at St Helen’s Beach”

It’s a wrap in GOREY local elections

By Dan Walsh at the Wexford Count Centre on Monday 4pm UPDATE; Call from Jimmy Fleming for a recount this morning was withdrawn. Count for Gorey district is now completed. Outgoing Fianna Fail Cllr Donal Kenny has topped the poll and has been elected in the Gorey Electoral District. He had a surplus of 61Continue reading “It’s a wrap in GOREY local elections”