By Dan Walsh The election for President of Ireland to replace Michael D. Higgins will be held on Friday, with voting open from 7am to 10pm. The important message to the public is to participate in the electoral process and make use of your right to vote, as such opportunities are infrequent. On the ballotContinue reading “Casting your vote in Presidential Election”
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Saturday races at Peppards Castle
By Dan Walsh The Island Hunt point-to-point will be held on Saturday at Peppards Castle (Y25 HY96) between Ballygarrett and Kilmuckridge. The track is in good condition, the weather is expected to be favourable, and organisers anticipate a strong turnout. The latest going report (Friday) is “yielding to soft, soft in places.” The first ofContinue reading “Saturday races at Peppards Castle”
100 jobs to go in Arklow
By Dan Walsh The closure of the Merck Pharmaceutical Plant in Arklow, announced today, is expected to result in the loss of approximately 100 jobs. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com; Deputy Brian Brennan said; “I was deeply shocked to hear the news of the decision to discontinue operations at the Arklow facility by the end of 2028.Continue reading “100 jobs to go in Arklow”
Mystery of Enniscorthy flags has been resolved
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting District Manager Claire Lawless resolved the issue of ‘missing’ flags at Enniscorthy’s Municipal District Council meeting held today at the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre. The matter arose from the recent meeting of Wexford County Council where twelve Irish flags flying from the Seamus Rafter Bridge overContinue reading “Mystery of Enniscorthy flags has been resolved”
No water in Bridgetown on Wednesday
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has notified customers in Bridgetown, Co Wexford, of a planned outage which is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22nd from 9am until 5pm. The outage will impact supply to homes and businesses in Bridgetown, Tomhaggard and the surrounding area. The planned outage is to facilitate several essential leakContinue reading “No water in Bridgetown on Wednesday “
Wexford town gets new fire engine
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne T.D, has officially launched a new fire appliance for Wexford town and district today. Funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and at a cost of €445,000, the Volvo FE ‘Class B’ fire appliance carries 1,800 litres of water, hasContinue reading “Wexford town gets new fire engine”
Wexford Festival Opera unveils 2026 programme
By Dan WalshArtistic Director Rosetta Cucchi has announced the programme for the 75th Anniversary Wexford Festival Opera in 2026, showcasing the Festival’s unique discoveries over the decades. The Festival will run for 17 days, from Thursday to Saturday, October 15th-31st. It is built around the theme The Best of: one for the head, one for the heart,Continue reading “Wexford Festival Opera unveils 2026 programme “
Gorey launch hails writer Anne Ireton
By Dan Walsh Friends, fellow authors and writers assembled in Gorey Library to celebrate the launch of Bohemian Whirlpools,the second book by literary genius, Anne Ireton from Courtown. Master of ceremonies Mick O’Callaghan said Anne, who worked as a nurse in London and Wexford is a great storyteller with a deep empathetic nature for herContinue reading “Gorey launch hails writer Anne Ireton”
Denis Murphy saddles his 300th winner
By Dan Walsh at Fairwood Park, Tinahely Today’s point-to-point at Fairwood, Tinahely, was held in pleasant autumnal conditions where the highlights were doubles for Denis Murphy, Shane Cotter and Barry O’Neill, while Jessica Grant (19) from Kilmacow, Mullinavat rode her first winner. Denis Murphy saddled a pair of winners – Finisk Pride by seven lengthsContinue reading “Denis Murphy saddles his 300th winner”
€14.2m cocaine seizure at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized approximately 202.50 kgs of cocaine at Rosslare Europort on Saturday. The illicit drugs, with an estimated value of approximately €14.2 million, were discovered when an accompanied freight unit had disembarked a ferry from Dunkirk, France, was stopped and searched by Customs officers. A man in his 30s was arrestedContinue reading “€14.2m cocaine seizure at Rosslare Europort”
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