Dan Walsh

No water in Bridgetown on Wednesday

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has notified customers in Bridgetown, Co Wexford, of a planned outage which is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22nd from 9am until 5pm. The outage will impact supply to homes and businesses in Bridgetown, Tomhaggard and the surrounding area. The planned outage is to facilitate several essential leakContinue reading “No water in Bridgetown on Wednesday “

Wexford town gets new fire engine

By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne T.D, has officially launched a new fire appliance for Wexford town and district today. Funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and at a cost of €445,000, the Volvo FE ‘Class B’ fire appliance carries 1,800 litres of water, hasContinue reading “Wexford town gets new fire engine”

Wexford Festival Opera unveils 2026 programme

By Dan WalshArtistic Director Rosetta Cucchi has announced the programme for the 75th Anniversary Wexford Festival Opera in 2026, showcasing the Festival’s unique discoveries over the decades. The Festival will run for 17 days, from Thursday to Saturday, October 15th-31st. It is built around the theme The Best of: one for the head, one for the heart,Continue reading “Wexford Festival Opera unveils 2026 programme “

Gorey launch hails writer Anne Ireton

By Dan Walsh Friends, fellow authors and writers assembled in Gorey Library to celebrate the launch of Bohemian Whirlpools,the second book by literary genius, Anne Ireton from Courtown. Master of ceremonies Mick O’Callaghan said Anne, who worked as a nurse in London and Wexford is a great storyteller with a deep empathetic nature for herContinue reading “Gorey launch hails writer Anne Ireton”

Denis Murphy saddles his 300th winner

By Dan Walsh at Fairwood Park, Tinahely Today’s point-to-point at Fairwood, Tinahely, was held in pleasant autumnal conditions where the highlights were doubles for Denis Murphy, Shane Cotter and Barry O’Neill, while Jessica Grant (19) from Kilmacow, Mullinavat rode her first winner. Denis Murphy saddled a pair of winners – Finisk Pride by seven lengthsContinue reading “Denis Murphy saddles his 300th winner”

€14.2m cocaine seizure at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized approximately 202.50 kgs of cocaine at Rosslare Europort on Saturday. The illicit drugs, with an estimated value of approximately €14.2 million, were discovered when an accompanied freight unit had disembarked a ferry from Dunkirk, France, was stopped and searched by Customs officers. A man in his 30s was arrestedContinue reading “€14.2m cocaine seizure at Rosslare Europort”

View Wexford Camera Club exhibition

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Camera Club exhibition The popular Wexford Camera Club Photography Exhibition is open at the Friends’ Meeting House (Loch Garman Band Hall) on High Street near the National Opera House. The exhibition features approximately 50 of the best photographs chosen by members from their annual collection. The club commends Enniscorthy CameraContinue reading “View Wexford Camera Club exhibition”

Sunday racing returns to Tinahely

By Dan Walsh Sixty-seven entries were received for the first point-to-point of the new season in the South East that takes place tomorrow (Sunday) at Fairwood Park, Tinahely, run under the auspices of Shillelagh & District Hunt. Ground conditions are reported as “good” and the first race is off at 1pm. The card consists ofContinue reading “Sunday racing returns to Tinahely”

Fireworks launch for Wexford Festival Opera

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Opera Festival Thousands gathered on Wexford Quay in mild October weather for the official opening of the 74th Wexford Festival Opera and its traditional fireworks display tonight (Friday). Artistic Director Rosetta Cucchi opened this year’s festival to mark her 30th anniversary with Wexford Festival Opera. Italian-born Rosetta, now an Irish citizen,Continue reading ” Fireworks launch for Wexford Festival Opera”

Enniscorthy historic landfill site

Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Library The old municipal landfill site at Lucas Park outside of Enniscorthy on the N30 Enniscorthy-New Ross road is so compact and environmentally matured that people pass it daily without noticing that it exists! The site was revisited last night at a public consultation held in Enniscorthy Library as part ofContinue reading “Enniscorthy historic landfill site”