Author Archives: Dan Walsh

Ballytegan says; “Council is not taking this seriously”

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council A delegation from Ballytegan Tara Rocks Community Group were invited to address the members at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Gorey, but the session ended in disappointment with spokesperson, Jim O’Connor, summing up withContinue reading “Ballytegan says; “Council is not taking this seriously””

2,500 trees for Enniscorthy Tech Park

By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Technology Park at Salville, south of the town, is now planted with 2,500 native trees as part of ‘The 100 Million Trees Project’. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr John Fleming welcomed the attendance and said: “It is great to see another site planted with native trees as part of theContinue reading “2,500 trees for Enniscorthy Tech Park”

Man (30s) arrested at Rosslare

A man in his 30s has been arrested by Gardaí in connection with the discovery of 14 individuals concealed in a shipping container at Rosslare Europort on Monday, January 8th. He was arrested yesterday afternoon, (Wednesday), at Rosslare for an alleged offence under the Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Act, 2021, and is currently detainedContinue reading “Man (30s) arrested at Rosslare”

Fatal air crash at Duncormick

By Dan Walsh Air Accident Investigation Unit has published details of a thorough investigation following an aircraft crash which occurred on the evening of Sunday, October 6th 2019 and claimed the lives of pilot John Finnan, 52, from Naas in Co Kildare and flying instructor Peter Tawse, 61, of Raheen, Newbawn, Co Wexford. They hadContinue reading “Fatal air crash at Duncormick”

AAIU report on aircraft landing near Gorey

By Dan Walsh in Gorey The Air Accident Investigation Unit has published the final report on a Cessna 150M EI-HJX light aircraft that successfully made a precautionary landing in a field at Ballinglen, Gorey, at 17.15 hrs on May 12th 2023. “While flying at an altitude of approximately 2,500 feet, north-east of Gorey, Co. Wexford,Continue reading “AAIU report on aircraft landing near Gorey”

€12,985 for Fethard RNLI annual Christmas swim

By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI fundraising committee members, joined by some of Fethard’s volunteer crew, gathered last week to receive funds amounting to €12,985 raised by the Hooked On Swimming Group and two businesses with local links. In its third year, the dedicated group of local swimmers took part in their annual 12 Swims ofContinue reading “€12,985 for Fethard RNLI annual Christmas swim”

Wexford Macra charity dance on Friday

Wexford Macra are holding a dance in the IFA Centre, Enniscorthy, next Friday, January 19th, in aid of two great causes – Little Blue Heroes and Talk to Tom. With music by award-winning country star Stuart Moyles. As a grassroots organisation, Wexford Macra are committed to engaging with, and improving, the wider community around them. FoundedContinue reading “Wexford Macra charity dance on Friday”

Double success for Rob James

By Dan Walsh Killanne rider/handler Rob James travelled to Turtulla, Co. Tipperary, today (Sunday) where he recorded a double success on a fine afternoon in heavy ground conditions. Newcomer Old Tom Morris in the Matchmaker Syndicate colours gave James a rider/handler combined success in the maiden race for five-year-old geldings. Now bound for the sales, theContinue reading “Double success for Rob James”

Seas off Wexford” safer for the birds

By Dan Walsh New Special Protection Area (SPA) covers over 305,000 hectares of marine waters off the coast of Wexford to improve protection for twenty species of birds and Seas off Wexford increases the percentage of protected marine waters around Ireland to almost 10%, in line with European commitments. This announcement by the Minister ofContinue reading “Seas off Wexford” safer for the birds”