Author Archives: Dan Walsh

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”

A new chapter; Red Books opens in Gorey 

By Dan Walsh in Gorey  Wexford’s independent bookstore Red Books has opened a new outpost on Gorey’s Rafter Street. The eclectic bookshop, recently voted ‘Irish Bookstore of the Year’ in a poll conducted by Sunday Independent journalist Sophie Grenham, now has a new store inside Gorey outlet Hawthorn & Mayblossom. “We’re delighted to have this newContinue reading “A new chapter; Red Books opens in Gorey “

BREAKING NEWS; Wexford General Hospital closed

By Dan Walsh at Wexford General Hospital A major emergency has been declared at Wexford General Hospital tonight following today’s serious outbreak of fire and the entire hospital is now closed. Extensive damage caused to the building renders it unsafe and all patients are evacuated. The decision was made between Wexford County Council, the HSE,Continue reading “BREAKING NEWS; Wexford General Hospital closed”