By Dan Walsh Independent TD for Wexford, Verona Murphy will unveil a team of Independent candidates in all of the five Wexford districts for the upcoming local elections in June at a public meeting tonight in the Riverside Park Hotel Enniscorthy. The event is open to the public to attend. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com from herContinue reading “Local election candidates will be named tonight”
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2.4 million cigarettes seized in Gorey
Last Monday Wexford Gardaí conducted searches of a yard in Gorey and recovered approximately 2.4 million cigarettes. This seizure was made as a result of a joint operation conducted by Revenue’s Customs Service and An Garda Síochána. The cigarettes, branded ‘Richmond’, have a retail value of approximately €2,010,000, representing a potential loss to the exchequerContinue reading “2.4 million cigarettes seized in Gorey”
Where is the Gorey chain of office?
By Dan Walsh in Gorey Leas-Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin represented the Council in the absence of Cathaoirleach, Cllr Pip Breen, who was in Savannah with a Wexford delegation, at last Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade through the streets of Gorey. Cllr Ó Súilleabháin was wearing a chain of officeContinue reading “Where is the Gorey chain of office?”
Allegations of skullduggery at the Gorey meeting that never took place!
By Dan Walsh, the only member of the Press in person at the Council Chamber Gorey today. Allegations of skullduggery and sabotage filled the tense atmosphere at “the meeting that never took place” in the Council Chamber in the Civic Offices, Gorey, this afternoon. Adding to the tension were many questions; Was the meeting scheduledContinue reading “Allegations of skullduggery at the Gorey meeting that never took place!”
Wexford and Kilrush in drama success
By Dan Walsh Wexford Drama Group in the Open Section and Kilrush Drama Group in the Confined Section were the winners at the 67th South Leinster Drama Festival that concluded last Saturday night after eight great nights of drama at Gorey Little Theatre. The adjudicator was Evelyn O’Sullivan. RESULTS; OPEN SECTION; 1st, Wexford Drama Group,Continue reading “Wexford and Kilrush in drama success”
Trader applications for Fleadh opens on Wednesday
By Dan Walsh Businesses interested in trading at this year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, to be held in Wexford Town August 4th-11th, should submit their applications from Wednesday, March 20th. The event offers a unique opportunity for traders, from food vendors adding unique flavours to the Fleadh, to craft makers infusing the town’s streets withContinue reading “Trader applications for Fleadh opens on Wednesday”
Treble for Monbeg, Doyle and James
By Dan Walsh Today’s winning combination were the Monbeg Syndicate, Donnchadh Doyle and Rob James who scored a treble success at Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny point-to-point today (Sunday). Jack Hendrick added to the Wexford tally with a double. The Monbeg team took the four-year-old geldings maiden race with newcomer Mossy Fen Road by four lengths; gotContinue reading “Treble for Monbeg, Doyle and James”
Barry Stone scores double success
By Dan Walsh Cleariestown rider Barry Stone was in winning point-to-point form today (Saturday) at Streamstown, Co. Laois, where he recorded a double success in testing conditions. Riding for Waterford handler Paul Power, Stone got off to a winning start to the day aboard Gilespie Road, a one length winner of the maiden race forContinue reading “Barry Stone scores double success”
Cheltenham stars coming to Wexford
By Dan Walsh The first of 12 race meetings during 2024 at Bettyville Park, Wexford, kicks off on St. Patrick’s Day (Sunday) with the first race of seven races off at 1.57pm. The celebrity status of the occasion will be boosted by the presence of Cheltenham winning jockeys Rachael Blackmore, Paul Townend and Patrick Mullins,Continue reading “Cheltenham stars coming to Wexford”
Seven males hidden in trailer at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Six men and one male juvenile discovered hidden in a truck trailer at Rosslare Europort around 6am this morning (Friday) was detained by Gardaí for alleged immigration offences. They received medical attention at Wexford Garda Station and all were deemed to be safe and well. The six men were refused leave toContinue reading “Seven males hidden in trailer at Rosslare Europort”
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