There were point-to-point fixtures at three venues today and it was a good day for Wexford stables who came home with eight victories. At Borris House, newcomer Tellherthename was a five lengths winner under veteran rider Benny Walsh for Shirley Berry and Johnny Berry, Tomhaggard, in the maiden race for four-year-olds. Runner-up was another newcomerContinue reading “Eight ‘points’ wins for Wexford stables”
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Paul Nolan trains a double at Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Wexford races Locals had a successful day at Bettyville Park today where the first race meeting of 2023 took place in pleasant conditions, but the Toberona House stables of Paul Nolan at Davidstown, near Enniscorthy, hit the headlines with a double success and both were partnered by Wexford jockeys. Feet OfContinue reading “Paul Nolan trains a double at Wexford”
DATELINE; MARCH 7th, 1923. BREAKING NEWS – Wilton Castle burned down
Special retrospective report by Dan Walsh Wilton Castle, the beautiful residence of Capt. Philip C. Alcock, which is situated about three miles from Enniscorthy near Bree, was burned to the ground last night (March 5th 1923) after about 30 men bearing tins of petrol reduced the building to ashes. It was the fourth mansion inContinue reading “DATELINE; MARCH 7th, 1923. BREAKING NEWS – Wilton Castle burned down”
Major fire at Wexford car park
By Dan Walsh Firefighters succeeded in bringing a major fire under control when a blaze broke out on Friday evening and up to four vehicles were engulfed in a multi-storey car park at the Stonebridge in Wexford town. Emergency services were alerted by members of the public who observed the fire at around 5pm. ThreeContinue reading “Major fire at Wexford car park”
Wexford pedestrian killed in Cork
By Dan Walsh A pedestrian in his 60’s who died in a fatal traffic incident on the N25 in Midleton, Co. Cork, last Thursday, has been named as Ger Jones, a native of Clonard in Wexford town and well-known and respected on the local soccer circuit. Tributes have been paid. A minute’s silence was observedContinue reading “Wexford pedestrian killed in Cork”
Two injured in Tagoat road crash
By Dan Walsh Two people were injured and removed from the scene of a road traffic collision near Tagoat village this evening. It is understood their injuries are ‘non-life threatening’. The incident occurred around 7pm at the turn-off for Broadway at Twelveacre. Two vehicles were involved. Ambulance, Fire Service and Gardaí were quickly on theContinue reading “Two injured in Tagoat road crash”
New racing season opens at Wexford
By Dan Walsh The first of 11 race meetings allocated to Bettyville Park, Wexford, takes place tomorrow (Sunday) with 85 entries for seven races. The first race is at 1.40pm. Going is described as “good, good to yielding in places”. The Carlow Farmers point-to-point races also take place tomorrow at Borris House with 143 entriesContinue reading “New racing season opens at Wexford”
Hospital fire bravery Masses in all parishes
By Dan Walsh Bishop Ger Nash and parishes in the Diocese of Ferns will offer Masses of Thanksgiving following the devastating fire at Wexford General Hospital which resulted in the major safe evacuation of over 200 patients and the immediate closure of the entire wards and services. In a statement this evening Bishop Nash toldContinue reading “Hospital fire bravery Masses in all parishes”
ICA exhibition opens in Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Enterprise & Determination; A history of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association (affectionately known as the ICA) is the title of a new exhibition that runs in Enniscorthy Castle until June. Cutting the ribbon for the official launch last night was Breda Cahill, Chair of the Wexford Federation of ICA andContinue reading “ICA exhibition opens in Enniscorthy Castle”
Today is World Hearing Day
A day that reinforces the need for everyone to look after their hearing health. While early intervention and prevention can reduce the risk of hearing loss, the worrying news is that it’s on the rise, with a projected 2.5 billion people worldwide to suffer from hearing loss by 2050. Hidden Hearing ambassadors Úna Walsh, former Irish rugby player Tony Ward and neuroscientistContinue reading “Today is World Hearing Day”
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