Dan Walsh

Iarnród Éireann’s Health & Safety Awards

By Dan Walsh Iarnród Éireann celebrated the outstanding achievements of colleagues across the organisation at the 2025 Health & Safety Awards, held recently in Portlaoise. Aidan O’Sullivan, a port operative for Iarnród Rosslare Europort, was amongst the winners highlighted at the event. Aidan was recognised as the “Shared Services Safety Individual of the Year”. “RecognitionContinue reading “Iarnród Éireann’s Health & Safety Awards”

Councillors failed fuel protesters

By Dan Walsh at April meeting of Wexford County Council A large number of fuel protesters from Rosslare district attended in the public gallery at last Monday’s Wexford County Council meeting held at County Hall, but two emergency motions supporting them failed to be put to a vote. Cllr Jim Codd strongly criticised the government’sContinue reading “Councillors failed fuel protesters”

History rules in film documentary

By Dan Walsh The premiere of a documentary entitled ‘The Bantry Commons Case’ will be screened in conjunction with the Uí Cinnsealaigh Historical Society in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, tomorrow night (Wednesday) at 7.30pm. John Cooney and Tony Asple founded Blackstairs Media Productions to produce documentaries, believing the Bantry Commons case required more thanContinue reading “History rules in film documentary”

Better access to Ringwood Forest Trail

By Dan Walsh The resurfacing of Ringwood Lane at St. John’s on the Kilcarbery road near Enniscorthy has been finished, enhancing access to the poplar Ringwood Forest Trail. The project was administered by Georgina Gaul, Rural Recreation Officer at Wexford Local Development, and supported by Wexford County Council’s Enniscorthy Municipal District which provided €4,500 towardsContinue reading “Better access to Ringwood Forest Trail”

Josh Berry scores a double

By Dan Walsh Three point-to-point fixtures nationally yesterday (Sunday), plenty of Wexford participation at all three venues, and Tomhaggard rider Josh Berry scored a double at Rathcannon, Co. Limerick, both wins for Wexford stables. Berry got off the mark on Double Annie in the Laura Scallan colours and trained by Mark Scallan who came homeContinue reading “Josh Berry scores a double”

€270,000 for Wexford heritage buildings

By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has signed off on €270,000 for protection of three Wexford heritage buildings under his Department’s Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2026. €90,000 will be awarded for works at Saunderscourt Gate Lodges, West Gate Lodge, at Galbally East, Crossabeg. These include conservation and restorationContinue reading “€270,000 for Wexford heritage buildings”

Chaos pending at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort will experience capacity issues from tomorrow (Sunday) and significant delays are expected once the port reopens. Protesters have set up a blockade at Kilrane, which is approximately a mile from Rosslare Europort This is in place since early Thursday morning. Only passenger traffic is currently being permitted to pass through.Continue reading “Chaos pending at Rosslare Europort”

Wexford double for Nolan and Staples

By Dan Walsh at Wexford races Enniscorthy trainer Paul Nolan and Duncormick jockey Eoin Staples joined forces for a double success at Wexford races today where the ground for the horses was ‘yielding’ but for the punters it was unpleasant with wind, rain and incredible cold conditions. Le Moulin Rouge (/1 fav.) started the winningContinue reading “Wexford double for Nolan and Staples”

County Wexford Chamber urges end to fuel protest

By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has called for an urgent deescalation of the fuel protests currently causing disruption across the country, warning that the impact is being felt acutely by Wexford businesses, including those with significant logistics and supply chain operations. County Wexford is a strategically important logistics county, home to many businesses operating large-scale distribution, transport and manufacturing activities. With Rosslare Europort playing a criticalContinue reading “County Wexford Chamber urges end to fuel protest”

All good for Friday’s Wexford races

By Dan Walsh Wexford racecourse is in excellent condition for Friday’s fixture which consists of seven races – four over hurdles and three steeplechases- and the first race is off at 3.45pm. GOING: Good to Yielding, Yielding in places. Following 2mm of rain overnight. Possibility of 4-6mm (approx) of rain prior to racing. Racing five yardsContinue reading “All good for Friday’s Wexford races”