Dan Walsh

Michael Goff reaches 80!

By Dan Walsh Victory for Karma Police in the maiden race for four-year-olds at today’s (Saturday) point-to-point at Kirkistown, near Newtownards, Co. Down, provided Clondaw, Ferns, handler Michael Goff with a milestone 80th winner as a handler in a successful career that began 11 years ago. Colin Bowe’s Knockduff (Barry O’Neill up) lead for mostContinue reading “Michael Goff reaches 80!”

Refurbishment plans welcomed in New Ross

By Dan Walsh New Ross Fianna Fail Cllr Michael Sheehan has welcomed the submission by Wexford County Council and the New Ross Municipal District, which will result in the complete refurbishment of the John Street Grain Store in the town. Cllr Sheehan said: “The project is beyond my expectations and sets out our ambitions for theContinue reading “Refurbishment plans welcomed in New Ross”

Council launches Affordable Housing Survey

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has launched an Affordable Housing Survey where first-time buyers and other applicants who feel they may be eligible to buy or rent an affordable home are invited to complete the survey. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr John Fleming welcomed the survey and said; “The survey provides a realContinue reading “Council launches Affordable Housing Survey”

Civil War exhibition opens in Wexford

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library An exciting exhibition recalling the War of Independence and Civil War in County Wexford was officially launched by the Leas-Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy, in Wexford Library tonight (Thursday). Cllr Carthy said; “I’m delighted to launch this exhibition,The War of Independence and Civil War in CountyContinue reading “Civil War exhibition opens in Wexford”

Call for ‘gender balance’ in 2024 Local Elections

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council and Women for Election recently hosted an introductory session in the Council Chamber, Wexford County Council to launch a training programme to support women who are interested in running for election in 2024 or in future elections. Over twenty-five attendees enjoyed a programme of speakers which included Cllr MauraContinue reading “Call for ‘gender balance’ in 2024 Local Elections”

Sod turned on €1.5m project at McCauley Bellefield Park

By Dan Walsh at McCauley Bellefield Park Rapparees-Starlights GAA Club, Enniscorthy, Wexford County Council and Enniscorthy Municipal District held a sod turning event at Bellefield GAA grounds today (Tuesday) on €1.5 million private-public-community investment programme that will transform the community and sporting facilities on offer. Chairperson of Rapparees Starlight’s GAA Club, Ger McVeigh welcomed guestsContinue reading “Sod turned on €1.5m project at McCauley Bellefield Park”

Uisce Éireann announces 700 new jobs

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has today (Tuesday) announced it will be recruiting for 700 new jobs across the country and are inviting candidates in Wexford to apply for what they describe as “an exciting career with Ireland’s National Water Authority.” These exciting opportunities will be available in the next year, with positions ready toContinue reading “Uisce Éireann announces 700 new jobs”

Call for urgent review of Garda resources in North Wexford

By Dan Walsh Gorey-based Fine Gael election candidate, Darragh McDonald, has made a submission to the Garda Commissioner emphasising “that Garda resources in North Wexford are well below the national average and need urgent review.” “Over the last number of months, as part of my election campaign, myself and my team have knocked on overContinue reading “Call for urgent review of Garda resources in North Wexford”

9 races and long day at Ballinaboola

By Dan Walsh at Ballinaboola Eighty-four of the 140 entries stood their ground and faced the starter at today’s Wexford Foxhound’s well attended point-to-point at Ballinaboola, New Ross, resulting in a nine-race card and doubles for handlers Sean Doyle, Ballindaggin, and Colin Bowe, Kiltealy, and Tomhaggard rider Jamie Scallan. The first four-year-old maiden race ofContinue reading “9 races and long day at Ballinaboola”

Sunday’s racing at Ballinaboola

By Dan Walsh The first four-year-old maiden contest for 2024 is the first race on the card at Wexford Foxhounds’ point-to-point at Ballinaboola, New Ross, on Sunday. The first race is off at 1pm. There is a large entry – 140 entries in total – and 28 for the first four-year-old maiden. The track isContinue reading “Sunday’s racing at Ballinaboola”