Dan Walsh

Young Farmer title for Conor Doran

By Sarah Byrne Wexford Macra are celebrating the success of Conor Doran, who brought home the title of Biodiversity Young Farmer of the Year in the Macra/FBD Young Farmer of the Year last Tuesday. Conor, a KIlrush/Askamore /Ferns Macra member, farms 30 acre of organic tillage with his father, Pat Doran. Having earned a Masters’Continue reading “Young Farmer title for Conor Doran”

Bell tolls for poet John Cooney

By Dan Walsh at Red Books, Wexford Described by his closest friends as their favourite Wexford poet, John Cooney was the guest of honour at a pleasant reception held in Red Books, St. Peter’s Square, Wexford, on Friday night for the launch of his latest publication, One More Bell to Ring. John was humbled byContinue reading “Bell tolls for poet John Cooney”

Yacht ran aground on a sandbank

By Dan Walsh The Irish Coast Guard alerted Rosslare Harbour RNLI to launch its all-weather lifeboat 10.45pm last Wednesday and go to the aid of two people on a sailing yacht at the mouth of Wexford Harbour. A 10-metre sailing yacht had run aground on a sandbank. Having assessed the situation and consulted with theContinue reading “Yacht ran aground on a sandbank”

Enniscorthy signs Sister Cities Agreement with Blacktown

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District, Cllr John O’Rourke hosted a Civic Reception for a visiting delegation from Blacktown City, a suburb of Sydney Australia, held in Enniscorthy Castle last evening (Friday) where the highlight featured the signing of a ‘Sister Cities Friendship Agreement.’ Cllr O’Rourke extended “a warmContinue reading “Enniscorthy signs Sister Cities Agreement with Blacktown”

Large drugs raid in Co. Wexford

Revenue officers seized approximately 27kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €540.000 in County Wexford on Wednesday. It was part of an intelligence-led operation, but the location in County Wexford has not been disclosed. The seizure was made as a result of a joint operation conducted by Revenue’s Customs Service and theContinue reading “Large drugs raid in Co. Wexford”

Public support growing in Gorey

By Dan Walsh Public support for Gorey Market House, and in particular “keeping it in public ownership” received a strong mandate at the weekend when over 700 people signed a petition calling for urgent action from Wexford County Council to restore activity and safeguard the building for future generations with immediate urgency. The petition wasContinue reading “Public support growing in Gorey”

Tributes paid to Alexander (14).

By Dan Walsh Many tributes have been paid to Alexander (James) Saunders, (14), who sadly passed away in a tragic drowning accident at his home, Cromwellsfort Drive, Wexford town, last Thursday. The alarm was raised, and emergency services were quickly on the scene after the teenager was found “unresponsive” at his home. He was rushedContinue reading “Tributes paid to Alexander (14).”

Water supply issues in Wexford town

By Dan Walsh A major burst to a water main in the Clonard area of Wexford town overnight has caused low water levels at the Coolcotts Reservoir. The areas impacted are Whiterock Hill, Whitemill, Ard Carman, Clonard, Coolcotts, Ferndale and surrounding areas. Uisce Éireann is working with Wexford County Council to restore water supply asContinue reading “Water supply issues in Wexford town”

Gorey celebrates hurling final victory

By Dan Walsh in Gorey A sensational afternoon in Chadwick’s Wexford Park this afternoon where Naomh Éanna beat Oylegate-Glenbrien, 2-18 to 2-12, to secure the cup and become county champions for the second time (first in 2018) following an entertaining Pettitt’s Wexford senior hurling championship final in front of an attendance of 6,800 spectators. GoreyContinue reading “Gorey celebrates hurling final victory”

10 new CCTV cameras for Bunclody

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council hopes to install 10 new CCTV cameras at eight locations within Bunclody town centre and plans are available for public inspection. The purpose of this is to provide a deterrent to crime and anti-social behaviour and improve public safety. The proposals have been agreed with An Garda Siochana. PlansContinue reading “10 new CCTV cameras for Bunclody”