Dan Walsh

Wexford says NO NO in Referendum

By Dan Walsh In line with the rest of the country voters in the Wexford constituency have rejected the two proposed changes to the Constitution on the ballot papers presented on Friday. The Family Amendment (39th) proposed extending the meaning of family beyond one defined by marriage and to include those based on “durable” relationships.Continue reading “Wexford says NO NO in Referendum”

Big entry for Sunday Lingstown races

By Dan Walsh One hundred and twenty-two entries have been received for tomorrow’s Killinick Harriers point-to-point at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, with the first race off at 1pm. The biggest entries are in the four-year-old geldings maiden race (36) and the five and six-year-old geldings maiden race (33), so ‘divides’ may be a possibility. The track isContinue reading “Big entry for Sunday Lingstown races”

Kilmore Quay lifeboat in major rescue in Irish Sea

By Dan Walsh RNLI lifeboats from St Davids, Fishguard, Newquay and Kilmore Quay stations launched to a Mayday distress call from a fishing vessel taking on water on Friday. The 24 metre Irish trawler had five crew onboard and was some 21 nautical miles North-West of Strumble Head when HM Coastguard alerted Welsh lifeboats justContinue reading “Kilmore Quay lifeboat in major rescue in Irish Sea”

Jail terms for horrific Enniscorthy dog attack

Two people have been jailed following a dog attack in Enniscorthy which left a nine-year-old boy with serious facial injuries. The incident happened on November 27th 2022 at the Forgelands estate in the Milehouse area of the town. Alejandro Mizsan, who is now aged 11, was attacked by an XL Bully dog while playing onContinue reading “Jail terms for horrific Enniscorthy dog attack”

BBC presenter Nick Sheridan has died

By Dan Walsh Wexford-born BBC Scotland presenter Nick Sheridan has died after a short illness. His death at the age of 32 was announced by the BBC on Thursday morning. BBC Scotland Head of News Gary Smith said Nick had been a “wonderful colleague to those of us who have worked with him”. He added:Continue reading “BBC presenter Nick Sheridan has died”

Climate action plan for County Wexford

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has published the local authority’s Climate Action Plan 2024-2029. The plan was adopted by the Elected Members at the Wexford County Council Meeting on February 12th last. The plan sets out Wexford County Council’s responsibility for enhancing climate resilience, increasing energy efficiency, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, across theirContinue reading “Climate action plan for County Wexford”

176 years flying the flag on Vinegar Hill

By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill The annual historic ceremony of raising the Tricolour on Vinegar Hill took place today (Thursday) marking the 176th anniversary of the events of March 7th 1848 at Waterford and Enniscorthy. A public event, there was a welcome to all from Edel Nolan, Staff Officer, Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, whoContinue reading “176 years flying the flag on Vinegar Hill”

Wexford lifeboat crews celebrate RNLI 200

Wexford RNLI Volunteers Mick Nicholas, Rosslare Harbour RNLI, Lorraine Galvin, David Maguire and Simon Gulliver Wexford RNLI and Robbie Connolly Kilmore Quay RNLI in attendance at special Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, London, to celebrate and commemorate 200 years of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. (Pic; RNLI/Lorraine Galvin) By Dan Walsh The RNLI (RoyalContinue reading “Wexford lifeboat crews celebrate RNLI 200”

New Ross gets its Town Centre First plan

By Dan Walsh The first ever Town Centre First Plans for 26 towns across every county was launched in Adare, Co. Limerick, recently and New Ross was the designated pathfinder town for County Wexford and along with the other pathfinder Towns was officially launched at the event. The Plans which were developed in consultation withContinue reading “New Ross gets its Town Centre First plan”

Abused councillors unable to defend themselves?

By Dan Walsh New Ross district Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael Sheehan has highlighted areas of reform in local government and the need for social media reform when speaking at Seanad Public Consultation Committee’s second public hearing for its consultation on the Future of Local Democracy last Thursday. Cllr Sheehan was critical in his role asContinue reading “Abused councillors unable to defend themselves?”