Barry O’Neill rides his 800th winner

By Dan Walsh Six times national point-to-point champion rider Barry O’Neill from Kiltealy reached another milestone in his career at Necarne, Co. Fermanagh, this afternoon where he achieved his 800th career success and his 30th victory during the current 2023-24 season which has only a few weeks left. O’Neill was aboard Kingston Coole for localContinue reading “Barry O’Neill rides his 800th winner”

Oil discovered on Wexford beaches

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council are investigating reports of traces of oil washing up on beaches and possible oil deposits on some wildlife along the Wicklow and Wexford coastline. Wexford County Council Environment Staff, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Coastguard and other relevant agencies are actively monitoring the situation. It is understoodContinue reading “Oil discovered on Wexford beaches”

Singing Banjo plays the field at Punchestown again!

By Dan Walsh at the Punchestown Festival At 14 years old Singing Banjo (28/1) was the veteran in today’s renewal of Ireland’s longest steeplechase at four miles one furlong and 11 yards the La Touche Cup at the Punchestown Festival and he pulled off a memorable success for his rider Barry John Walsh, who wasContinue reading “Singing Banjo plays the field at Punchestown again!”

Enniscorthy gets into Rockin’ Food mood

By Dan Walsh Preparations are ongoing for the 2024 Rockin’ Food Festival which switches its launch away from the town centre to the Riverside Park Hotel on the Promenade and festivities will light up the Friday night skies with fireworks display and music by a group with the curious title Loose Arrangements from 8.30pm. TheContinue reading “Enniscorthy gets into Rockin’ Food mood”

Tributes to ex-Wexford TD Michael D’Arcy

By Dan Walsh Tributes have been pouring in following the news of the death of former Wexford TD Michael D’Arcy who gave a lifetime to politics and served the people of the Wexford constituency with diligence and loyalty throughout his lifetime. He is aged 90 years. Born on March 7th, 1934, Michael D’Arcy spent aContinue reading “Tributes to ex-Wexford TD Michael D’Arcy”

Ambitious plan for Gorey Market House unveiled

By Dan Walsh at special meeting at Civic Offices, Gorey Members of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held a special meeting in the Civic Offices, Gorey, today (Tuesday) where they unanimously gave consent to Wexford County Council to proceed to commence the Part 8 process that will restore the Market House to its original conditionContinue reading “Ambitious plan for Gorey Market House unveiled”

Wexford May Bush Festival begins today in Ballindaggin

By Dan Walsh The May Bush is traditionally erected on the eve of May Day (April 30) and decorated with ribbons, seasonal flowers, painted eggshells and sometimes lights. Michael Fortune and his wife Aileen Lambert resurrected the tradition around the May Bush in 2017 in Wexford with ‘The Wexford May Bush Festival’ and now haveContinue reading “Wexford May Bush Festival begins today in Ballindaggin”

Minister visits Rosslare school

By Dan Walsh Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Environment, Climate and Communications, Jack Chambers visited Scoil Mhuire National School, Rosslare, recently to mark completion of the ‘Safe Routes to School Scheme’ works there. Minister Chambers mingled with staff and students alike to discuss the scheme and welcome the upgrade works. Cllr JohnContinue reading “Minister visits Rosslare school”

Rob James extends championship lead

By Dan Walsh Three fixtures across the country and a nine-race card at Borris House made for a busy point-to-point Sunday and doubles for rider/handler Rob James, Jonathan Fogarty and Sean Doyle. Doubles for riders Jack Hendrick and Barry Stone. And in addition, a treble for Rob James puts him on the 34-winner mark forContinue reading “Rob James extends championship lead”

Kilrush are All-Ireland drama champions

By Dan Walsh Kilrush Drama Group have won the Premier Award and is taking the Claregalway Perpetual Trophy back to Co. Wexford following outright success in the BOSTIK All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals which concluded a short time ago in Mountmellick. And there’s more success! The Best Director (The Broderick Perpetual Cup) has been awarded toContinue reading “Kilrush are All-Ireland drama champions”