By Dan Walsh From next Tuesday Uisce Éireann will commence works to install over 3.5km of watermains in Mayglass to increase the water supply capacity, reduce the risk of interruption to water supply and support sustainable growth and development. Programme Manager at Uisce Éireann, Lisa Cogan told WexfordLocal.com today; “We are delighted to be progressingContinue reading “Works to start on Mayglass water supply”
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Enniscorthy Swimming Pool take over by Wexford County Council
By Dan Walsh The Board of Enniscorthy Swimming Pool and Leisure Complex Limited (trading as The Waterfront Pool & Leisure Centre) at Templeshannon has confirmed the operational transfer of the Pool & Leisure Complex to Wexford County Council. Discussions with the Council have been ongoing for several months and concluded this week with a formal transferContinue reading “Enniscorthy Swimming Pool take over by Wexford County Council”
Legend of bonesetting tradition dies at Myshall
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Danny O’Neill, Hollybrook House, Myshall, Co. Carlow who was a legend in his own lifetime, carried on the bonesetting tradition in his family for more than 60 years, and his name is universally known, and he regularly featured in television documentaries and print articles. He was inContinue reading “Legend of bonesetting tradition dies at Myshall”
Wexford jockey wins at Cheltenham
By Dan Walsh Day one of the famous Cheltenham Festival got underway today (Tuesday) and Wexford jockey JJ Slevin rode Lark In The Park (9/1) to a fine success in the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle. Trained by Slevin’s cousin Joseph O’Brien at Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, Lark In The Park was held up towards the rearContinue reading “Wexford jockey wins at Cheltenham”
Accommodation call for Fleadh 2024
By Dan Walsh Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 is coming to Wexford town August 4th-11th and the Fleadh Executive Committee is calling on the people of Wexford to extend a warm welcome to visitors and performers by renting any vacant rooms or houses they may have available. With over 500,000 people expected to attend theContinue reading “Accommodation call for Fleadh 2024”
‘Wexford roads are dangerous’ says Verona Murphy
By Dan Walsh Independent TD for Wexford, Verona Murphy, raised the issue of the roads funding model with the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, last Thursday in Dáil Éireann. “Many roads around County Wexford are in dangerous condition and are in bad need of repair”, according to Deputy Murphy. Deputy Murphy told the Dáil;Continue reading “‘Wexford roads are dangerous’ says Verona Murphy”
Honours for long service at Killinick Harriers
By Dan Walsh at Lingstown races Last Sunday’s point-to-point races at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, was a major success on the track, but there was also an opportunity for the Killinick Harriers to honour some of its longest serving and devoted members of the organising committee. A presentation took place in the parade ring without speeches asContinue reading ” Honours for long service at Killinick Harriers”
Council backs farmers Enough Is Enough campaign
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Farmers from all parts of Co. Wexford brought their machinery to Carricklawn today where Wexford County Council held the monthly meeting as they rallied against over regulation and invasive restrictions forced on the everyday lives of farmers and won for support for the Enough Is Enough campaign.Continue reading “Council backs farmers Enough Is Enough campaign”
Fleadh coming to Wexford for a second year in 2025
By Dan Walsh Wexford town is set to host Fleadh Cheoil na h-Éireann from August 4th-11th this year, but there is an extra cause for celebration as Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee, comprising Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann and Wexford County Council has announced that Wexford has been selected as the host town for the Fleadh Cheoil naContinue reading “Fleadh coming to Wexford for a second year in 2025”
Heavy ‘going’ at Lingstown races today
By Dan Walsh at Lingstown races Heavy overnight and early morning rain made for soft and heavy conditions at Killinick Harriers point-to-point at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, today, but following a delayed start due to getting the good-sized attendance onto the track, the six-race fixture went ahead safely, and the fence in the back straight was omittedContinue reading “Heavy ‘going’ at Lingstown races today”
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