By Dan Walsh Nine anglers on board a charter boat that fouled its propellers east of the Saltee Islands were rescued and taken to safety by Kilmore Quay RNLI Lifeboat service earlier today. The volunteer crew were requested to launch their all-weather Tamar class lifeboat, Killarney, by the Irish Coast Guard this morning. The lifeboat underContinue reading “May Day rescue off the Saltee Islands”
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Ed Sheeran mourns loss of his grandmother
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of Anne Mary Sheeran (née Mulligan), Craanford, Gorey, who is grandmother to internationally renowned singer songwriter Ed Sheeran. She passed away peacefully at Castle Gardens Nursing Home, Enniscorthy, aged 98 years. Ed Sheeran wrote a chart-topping song about his grandmother called ‘Nancy Mulligan’. A nurse from Gorey,Continue reading “Ed Sheeran mourns loss of his grandmother”
May Bush celebrations in Gorey
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Square Gorey Civic Square was alive to the sound of music and celebration this evening to mark the Gorey May Bush Feile decorations and the welcome of summer and Bealtaine in a pleasant outdoor atmosphere of music, song, dancing and storytelling. The well attended ceremony commenced with John CullenContinue reading “May Bush celebrations in Gorey”
Staples brothers each win one
By Dan Walsh The Staples brothers from Duncormick enjoyed a winner each at Dromahane point-to-point today (Sunday). Sean Staples was aboard Ivegotdapower in the colours of Connie Rooney, Ballyduff, and handled by John Paul Brennan at Monasootha, Camolin, and was successful by a short head in the maiden race for five-year-old geldings. And his youngerContinue reading “Staples brothers each win one”
70th victory for Luke Murphy
By Dan Walsh Wexford riders Luke Murphy, who recorded his 70th career winner, and Bertie Finn were amongst the winners at yesterday’s (Saturday) point-to-point at Moira, Co. Down. Inch, Gorey rider Luke Murphy won the maiden race for four-year-olds on newcomer El Granjero for Meath owner/handler Peter Flood. It was a tight finish – aContinue reading “70th victory for Luke Murphy”
Not too late to sign up for the Walk
By Dan Walsh Registration for the Darkness Into Light Walk in Enniscorthy was held recently in Bellfield GAA Complex where the clubhouse was decorated with Pieta signs and covered in the yellow colours, which have grown to be associated with the walk. However, the good news is that it is not too late to signContinue reading “Not too late to sign up for the Walk”
Restoring water supply to Gorey district
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann and Wexford County Council are working to maintain water supply to customers following an overnight operational issue at Ballyminaun Water Treatment Plant and while every effort is being made to maintain supply to as many customers as possible, some customers in Gorey Town, Clough, Ballymoney, Courtown, Riverchapel, Pollshone, Ballycanew, Killenagh, Monamolin,Continue reading “Restoring water supply to Gorey district”
Missing woman located at Roney Rock
Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 117, the Courtown RNLI Lifeboat crew, Gardaí and ambulance personnel were involved in locating a missing woman at Roney Point, near Ardamine in North Wexford this afternoon (Wednesday). The woman had been missing from her home since the previous day (Tuesday) and was located on a rocky shoreline on the northContinue reading “Missing woman located at Roney Rock”
Plans for the 1798 Summer School
By Dan Walsh Details of events associated with the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion have been announced with the highlight expected to be the National 1798 Summer School at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre in Enniscorthy taking place May 26th-28th. With a range of historic talks, guided walks and tours and cultural events onContinue reading “Plans for the 1798 Summer School”
25 car parking spaces planned at Bellefield Road
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council today announced to WexfordLocal.com the proposed development of a new public realm space at Bellefield Road, Enniscorthy. The development will be on land which is being made available to the Council for public use by the Rapparees Starlights GAA Club, adjacent to the new car park entrance to theContinue reading “25 car parking spaces planned at Bellefield Road”
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