By Dan Walsh Cleariestown rider Barry Stone was in winning point-to-point form today (Saturday) at Streamstown, Co. Laois, where he recorded a double success in testing conditions. Riding for Waterford handler Paul Power, Stone got off to a winning start to the day aboard Gilespie Road, a one length winner of the maiden race forContinue reading “Barry Stone scores double success”
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Cheltenham stars coming to Wexford
By Dan Walsh The first of 12 race meetings during 2024 at Bettyville Park, Wexford, kicks off on St. Patrick’s Day (Sunday) with the first race of seven races off at 1.57pm. The celebrity status of the occasion will be boosted by the presence of Cheltenham winning jockeys Rachael Blackmore, Paul Townend and Patrick Mullins,Continue reading “Cheltenham stars coming to Wexford”
Seven males hidden in trailer at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Six men and one male juvenile discovered hidden in a truck trailer at Rosslare Europort around 6am this morning (Friday) was detained by Gardaí for alleged immigration offences. They received medical attention at Wexford Garda Station and all were deemed to be safe and well. The six men were refused leave toContinue reading “Seven males hidden in trailer at Rosslare Europort”
Works to start on Mayglass water supply
By Dan Walsh From next Tuesday Uisce Éireann will commence works to install over 3.5km of watermains in Mayglass to increase the water supply capacity, reduce the risk of interruption to water supply and support sustainable growth and development. Programme Manager at Uisce Éireann, Lisa Cogan told WexfordLocal.com today; “We are delighted to be progressingContinue reading “Works to start on Mayglass water supply”
Enniscorthy Swimming Pool take over by Wexford County Council
By Dan Walsh The Board of Enniscorthy Swimming Pool and Leisure Complex Limited (trading as The Waterfront Pool & Leisure Centre) at Templeshannon has confirmed the operational transfer of the Pool & Leisure Complex to Wexford County Council. Discussions with the Council have been ongoing for several months and concluded this week with a formal transferContinue reading “Enniscorthy Swimming Pool take over by Wexford County Council”
Legend of bonesetting tradition dies at Myshall
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Danny O’Neill, Hollybrook House, Myshall, Co. Carlow who was a legend in his own lifetime, carried on the bonesetting tradition in his family for more than 60 years, and his name is universally known, and he regularly featured in television documentaries and print articles. He was inContinue reading “Legend of bonesetting tradition dies at Myshall”
Wexford jockey wins at Cheltenham
By Dan Walsh Day one of the famous Cheltenham Festival got underway today (Tuesday) and Wexford jockey JJ Slevin rode Lark In The Park (9/1) to a fine success in the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle. Trained by Slevin’s cousin Joseph O’Brien at Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, Lark In The Park was held up towards the rearContinue reading “Wexford jockey wins at Cheltenham”
Accommodation call for Fleadh 2024
By Dan Walsh Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 is coming to Wexford town August 4th-11th and the Fleadh Executive Committee is calling on the people of Wexford to extend a warm welcome to visitors and performers by renting any vacant rooms or houses they may have available. With over 500,000 people expected to attend theContinue reading “Accommodation call for Fleadh 2024”
‘Wexford roads are dangerous’ says Verona Murphy
By Dan Walsh Independent TD for Wexford, Verona Murphy, raised the issue of the roads funding model with the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, last Thursday in Dáil Éireann. “Many roads around County Wexford are in dangerous condition and are in bad need of repair”, according to Deputy Murphy. Deputy Murphy told the Dáil;Continue reading “‘Wexford roads are dangerous’ says Verona Murphy”
Honours for long service at Killinick Harriers
By Dan Walsh at Lingstown races Last Sunday’s point-to-point races at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, was a major success on the track, but there was also an opportunity for the Killinick Harriers to honour some of its longest serving and devoted members of the organising committee. A presentation took place in the parade ring without speeches asContinue reading ” Honours for long service at Killinick Harriers”
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