Dan Walsh

50 extra train services to Wexford for the Fleadh

By Dan Walsh Iarnród Éireann has confirmed over 50 extra train services will operate during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to/from Wexford, allowing more people to attend the country’s leading traditional music festival. However, services from Connolly Station, Dublin, will terminate at Wexford Station. Rosslare to Wexford services will be replaced by bus transfers to facilitateContinue reading “50 extra train services to Wexford for the Fleadh”

Local winner and steward’s reversal on Day 2 of the Wexford races

By Dan Walsh at Wexford races The second of the two-day race meetings at Wexford racecourse today (Thursday) was a big improvement on yesterday when the weather caused poor visibility and misery for punters and, like yesterday when Denis Murphy saddled Three By Two (9/1) for the lone local success in the concluding race thereContinue reading “Local winner and steward’s reversal on Day 2 of the Wexford races”

Delivery of safe, secure and sustainable water for Wexford communities.

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann’s capital expenditure on critical water and wastewater infrastructure exceeded €1.2 billion last year, delivering improved drinking water quality to customers, reducing wastewater discharges to the environment and building resilience in Irish water supplies. Its Annual Report 2023, published yesterday (Wednesday), shows a range of key achievements for the organisation includingContinue reading “Delivery of safe, secure and sustainable water for Wexford communities. “

Thursday is Day Two at Wexford races

By Dan Walsh at Wexford races Today’s all steeplechase race meeting at Bettyville Park, Wexford, when off in difficult viewing conditions where the going was ‘good to yielding’, but fingers are crossed for better conditions tomorrow (Thursday) at the second day of the two-day summer fixture. Tomorrow, Thursday, presents an inviting evening card of eightContinue reading “Thursday is Day Two at Wexford races”

A Little Library Book Bag for all children

By Dan Walsh All children starting school this September are invited to visit their library, pick up a My Little Library Book Bag, in Irish or English, and join the library if they are not already members. Book bags are available at the library throughout the summer. All families are welcome to join the libraryContinue reading “A Little Library Book Bag for all children”

Two summer racing days at Wexford

By Dan Walsh There is a two-day summer midweek feast of jump racing at Bettyville Park, Wexford, on Wednesday and Thursday where ground conditions are ‘good’ and the entries are large. Tomorrow, Wednesday, the card consists of seven steeplechases and the first race is off at 2.28pm. Thursday is an evening card of eight racesContinue reading “Two summer racing days at Wexford”

Celebration of Wexford and French culture

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre The Wexford Normandy Cultural Association held a special event in Wexford Arts Centre this evening with the dual purpose of welcoming the new Honorary Consul for Wexford and saying farewell to His Excellency, Vincent Guérend, French Ambassador to Ireland who will be leaving at the end of his posting.Continue reading “Celebration of Wexford and French culture”

Enjoy swimming at Booley Bay

By Dan Walsh The DO NOT SWIM notices erected at Booley Bay Beach, near Duncannon, four days ago has been lifted. Wexford County Council this morning, in a statement, said; “The results of the repeat bathing water samples at Booley Bay fall within acceptable standards. Following consultation with the HSE, Wexford County Council is nowContinue reading “Enjoy swimming at Booley Bay”

New South Wicklow North Wexford constituency selection convention

By Dan Walsh The newly formed South Wicklow North Wexford Fine Gael Constituency will hold its first ever General Election Selection Convention tomorrow night (Monday) at 7.30pm in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey. The South Wicklow North Wexford Constituency was formed following the Electoral Commission Review Report of 2023. With a population of over 85,000,Continue reading “New South Wicklow North Wexford constituency selection convention”

Body of man (40’s) discovered in Gorey

By Dan Walsh in Gorey The Garda Press Office has confirmed to WexfordLocal.com that Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in Gorey earlier today (Sunday). The body of a man (in his 40’s) was discovered shortly before mid-day at a residence in the Clonattin area of the town. TheContinue reading “Body of man (40’s) discovered in Gorey”