By Dan Walsh The Department of Rural and Community Development is providing €50 million to support communities across the country “that have welcomed people from Ukraine and other countries” and Wexford County Council has been allocated €1,509,870 from the fund. The funding is specifically targeted at those villages and towns in the county where theContinue reading “€1.5m for welcoming Wexford communities”
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Wednesday racing at Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Three winning favourites and winners for top stables Willie Mullins, Henry de Bromhead, Gavin Cromwell and Gordon Elliott were the highlights of today’s all steeplechase card at Wexford which was held in brilliant summer conditions. Sadly, no local winners, although in fairness local stables were scarce with runners. BestContinue reading “Wednesday racing at Wexford”
Changes at Enniscorthy council
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Council meeting At the May meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council the Cathaoirleach, Cllr Aidan Browne, led tributes to Bernie Quigley on her promotion to Senior Staff Officer and informed the members that this was her final meeting before taking up a new role in the Procurement Department. However, Ms.Continue reading “Changes at Enniscorthy council”
Steeplechase card at Wexford races
By Dan Walsh The first of a two-day summer race meeting at Bettyville Park, Wexford, tomorrow (Tuesday) has a seven-race card – all over the big fences. Ground conditions are described as ‘good’, there is a chance of rain in the morning, but highest temperatures should reach 21 degrees. The first race is off atContinue reading “Steeplechase card at Wexford races”
Wexford welcome as Rose Tour returns
By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford Wexford County Council has announced the exciting return of the Wexford Rose Tour and roses from the 2023 Rose of Tralee International Festival will enjoy three days of adventure and fun this August. Details were announced at a press reception at County Hall, Carricklawn. Organised by Visit WexfordContinue reading “Wexford welcome as Rose Tour returns”
New houses launched at Rosslare Strand
By Dan Walsh Minister James Browne told WexfordLocal.com that it was a pleasure to officially launch Phase One of the 23-houses at Baile an Róigh at Rosetown Housing Development, Rosslare Strand with Cllr Lisa McDonald, Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal last Friday. Minister Browne said this is a €9 million investment in 32 social houses inContinue reading “New houses launched at Rosslare Strand”
Man (30s) charged with robbery at Kilanerin
A man in his 30’s who was arrested and charged following a robbery at Murphy’s Gala Store in Kilanerin yesterday (Saturday) appeared before a special sitting of Gorey District Court today (Sunday). It appears that soon after 1pm while staff were serving a customer and the till was open when the man, who was armedContinue reading “Man (30s) charged with robbery at Kilanerin”
Enniscorthy battle on Rebellion Day
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The strong smell of gunpowder, the crackle of gunfire and the boom of the cannon rang out over Enniscorthy this afternoon for the annual Rebellion Day commemorations. Events began at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre for Camp Day with stalls, food, a display of weapons and information about them fromContinue reading “Enniscorthy battle on Rebellion Day”
O’Neill and Bowe are champions again
By Dan Walsh The 42nd annual Point-to-Point racing awards were presented at a function in Hotel Minella, Clonmel, last weekend where two Wexford sportsmen were feted – champion rider Barry O’Neill and champion handler Colin Bowe. Barry O’Neill is The Irish Field Champion rider for the sixth time with 64 winners from 195 rides whichContinue reading “O’Neill and Bowe are champions again”
Enniscorthy Rockin’ till August
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle There was an air of celebration and festivity at the official launch of the 8th annual Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend and details of this year’s event were unveiled at a special launch at Enniscorthy Castle last evening (Friday). Festival Chairman,Continue reading “Enniscorthy Rockin’ till August”
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