By Dan Walsh Two motions centered around Youth Mental Health and Agriculture submitted by Local Election candidate Darragh McDonald through the Gorey branch of Fine Gael were passed at the parties Ard Fheis held in Galway last weekend. The first motion was heard at the Building Healthy Communities Session and called on the government toContinue reading “McDonald addresses mental health and agriculture at Ard Fheis”
Author Archives: Dan Walsh
Numerous ‘misleading’ letters creates anger in Kilmuckridge
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting The monthly meeting is centre stage for Wexford County Council, but today’s (Monday) renewal at County Hall, Wexford, exploded into a tense verbal battle between the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District when Cllr Pip Breen, the current district chair raised a matter thatContinue reading “Numerous ‘misleading’ letters creates anger in Kilmuckridge”
War Exhibition opens at County Hall today
By Dan Walsh An Exhibition titled The War of Independence and Civil War in County Wexford opens today (Monday) in The Street at County Hall, Wexford, and will be available until May 3rd and can be viewed during office hours. The Civil War in Ireland ended on May 24th, 1923, following five years of unrestContinue reading “War Exhibition opens at County Hall today”
Island Hunt races move to Ballycrystal
By Dan Walsh Clashing with the Aintree Grand National next Saturday, April 13th, Island Hunt were due to unveil a new course at Peppards Castle, between Kilmuckridge and Ballygarrett on the east coast for their upcoming point-to-point, but the fixture has now been switched to Ballycrystal, near Kiltealy. The programme of six races remains unchanged,Continue reading “Island Hunt races move to Ballycrystal”
Hope & Dream 10 was “a big success”
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The organisers of the annual Hope & Dream 10 event are delighted with today’s renewal on The Promenade, Enniscorthy and are saying “it was a big success and great credit to everyone who took part and the large numbers that turned out to cheer the runners, walkers and juggers atContinue reading “Hope & Dream 10 was “a big success””
Motorcyclist (20s) dies near Carnew
By Dan Walsh A motorcyclist has died in an incident at Tombreane, Carnew on Saturday evening at 6.30pm. The man in his 20s, was taken to Beaumont Hospital with serious injuries. He was later pronounced deceased. A technical examination of the scene has been conducted by Forensic Collision Investigators and the road has since reopened.Continue reading “Motorcyclist (20s) dies near Carnew”
World Shore Angling 2024 event coming to Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Hotel Curracloe The World Shore Angling championships featuring the 32nd Youth Championship (under 16) and the 23rd Junior Championship (under 21) is taking place along the Wexford shoreline later this year from November 2nd-9th and the official launch took place today (Saturday) in Hotel Curracloe, which will be headquarters for theContinue reading “World Shore Angling 2024 event coming to Wexford”
2.7kms water mains replacement in Rosslare
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Wexford County Council is replacing 2.7kilometres of old damaged water mains with new modern pipes in Rosslare to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage. The section of works, starting this week will take place from the junction of the N25 withContinue reading “2.7kms water mains replacement in Rosslare”
4,860 litres of red wine at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers have seized 4,860 litres of wine with an estimated value of over €59,200 at Rosslare Europort. This represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €31,700. The illegal red wine, branded ‘Doppio Passo Primitivo Rosso 2022’, was discovered during the search of an accompanied trailer which had disembarkedContinue reading “4,860 litres of red wine at Rosslare Europort”
Weather causing “untold stress for Wexford farmers”
By Dan Walsh Met Éireann weather stations have recorded significant rainfall with Johnstown Castle showing 153.7mm of rainfall in March which almost double the March long term average rainfall of 79mm. Deputy Paul Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com; “Weather conditions are hammering farmer morale, and we are moving into an unprecedented territory on farms. Farmers are acting responsiblyContinue reading “Weather causing “untold stress for Wexford farmers””
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