By Dan Walsh at Lingstown races An additional point-to-point fixture at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, today (Saturday) went off well with a satisfactory crowd and doubles for handler Matthew O’Connor-Flynn and riders Jack Hendrick and Brian Lawless. Matthew O’Connor-Flynn from Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, saddled the winners of both ‘divides’ of the maiden race for four-year-old geldings, both riddenContinue reading “Lingstown Saturday races successful”
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New folklore book launched in Gorey
By Dan Walsh in Gorey A new publication embracing living folklore, traditions, stories and calendar customs, compiled by well-known folklorist Michael Fortune under the title The Folklore of Wexford was launched before a packed attendance in the Loch Garman Arms, Gorey, tonight (Friday). The official launch was performed by South East Radio presenter Michael Doyle,Continue reading “New folklore book launched in Gorey”
Water alert for 250 customers in Kiltealy
By Dan Walsh Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann and Wexford County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of approximately 250 customers supplied by Kiltealy Public Water Supply. All consumers affected by this notice must boil their water before drinking. This is due to elevated turbidityContinue reading “Water alert for 250 customers in Kiltealy”
Saturday racing at Lingstown
By Dan Walsh Following on from last Sunday’s successful point-to-point fixture at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, an additional fixture takes place tomorrow (Saturday) with the first race off at 12 noon. The ‘going’ will be like last Sunday, “yielding, yielding to soft in places” and there are 110 entries for the six races. Killinick Harriers are hopingContinue reading “Saturday racing at Lingstown”
Songs of Bunclody aired in new book
By Dan Walsh in Bunclody A new book called O Were I at the Moss House; Songs of Bunclody, a compilation of songs relating to Bunclody and the surrounding area was officially launched tonight (Thursday) in Bunclody Library by Cllr John O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. Cllr O’Rourke said Aileen Lambert’s work involved poems,Continue reading “Songs of Bunclody aired in new book”
Rosslare Harbour IPAS proposal goes before An Bord Pleanala
By Dan Walsh at Special Meeting of Wexford County Council A proposal to convert the old Great Southern Hotel building at St. Martin’s Road, Rosslare Harbour into accommodation for persons seeking international protection (an IPAS Centre) and to consider if it is classed as “an exempted development” came before a Special Meeting of Wexford CountyContinue reading “Rosslare Harbour IPAS proposal goes before An Bord Pleanala”
New visitor plan at Hook Lighthouse
By Dan Walsh The Hook Lighthouse Development Project received good news when Wexford County Council announced the appointment of Tandem Design to create an Interpretive Design and Experience Plan for the expansion of visitor experiences at the Hook Lighthouse. The project is being developed in association with Fáilte Ireland, Irish Lights and Hook Heritage CLGContinue reading “New visitor plan at Hook Lighthouse”
Man rescued from water at Ferrybank
By Dan Walsh A man who got cut off by the tide while walking near the Ferrybank area of Wexford town on Sunday evening was safely rescued by Wexford RNLI. The man alerted family members of his whereabouts and they contacted the Irish Coast Guard who coordinated the rescue. Curracloe Coast Guard unit assembled andContinue reading “Man rescued from water at Ferrybank”
60 businesses leaders attend conference
By Dan Walsh More than 60 business leaders gathered in ‘the Street’ at Wexford County Council for the Making Sustainability Happen: Funding Pathways and Success Stories Conference where the objective was to create awareness of sustainability supports via the Local Enterprise Office and partner agencies and to encourage the business community in the South EastContinue reading “60 businesses leaders attend conference”
Murphy family celebrations at Lingstown
By Dan Walsh at Lingstown point-to-point races Lough Derg Spirit made his debut over the Banks Course in the Open Lightweight Nomination Race at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, today (Sunday) and booked himself a place in the cross-country race at Cheltenham in December with the long-term plan to have a crack at the La Touche Cup atContinue reading “Murphy family celebrations at Lingstown”
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