Dan Walsh

€984,000 for three Wexford projects

By Dan Walsh Three Wexford projects will share €984,000 from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, which is a change from previous years, as the funding has been awarded to larger scale projects requiring significant funding to ensure their completion. €500,000 goes to Duncannon for the restoration and development of the historic Duncannon Fort. €234,000Continue reading “€984,000 for three Wexford projects”

€203,356 for Wexford animal charities

Five animal welfare charities in Co. Wexford are to receive funding to the tune of €203,356. The funding was announced as part of the recent Animal Welfare Awareness Day. The recipients include Wexford SPCA (€92,375); North Wexford SPCA (€46,500: Seal Rescue Ireland, based in Courtown Harbour (€33,906; New Ross SPCA (€24,400) and Chipper’s Sanctuary €6,175). Nationwide, the Department ofContinue reading “€203,356 for Wexford animal charities”

Two injured in Ferns gas explosion

By Dan Walsh in Ferns A father and son, John Kearns, (91), and Andrew Kearns, (42), were hospitalised early today following a horrific gas related explosion at Clone, Ferns, which occurred around 7.30am. Both men were removed to Wexford General Hospital for medical treatment where John is still detained tonight while Andrew was transferred toContinue reading “Two injured in Ferns gas explosion”

Protect water supply in freezing weather

By Dan Walsh With the cold snap expected to continue for the next few days, Irish Water is reminding customers in Co Wexford that there are some simple steps they can take to protect against frozen pipes and bursts – and stay safe, warm, and comfortable this winter. The sub-zero temperatures in recent days haveContinue reading “Protect water supply in freezing weather”

Mary Lou calls for 32-county Irish Republic

By Dan Walsh at Castletown Deputy Mary Lou McDonald, Leader of the Opposition in Dáil Éireann and President of the Sinn Féin Party was guest of honour at the 100th Liam Mellows Commemoration held in Castletown graveyard yesterday afternoon where she delivered the oration. Deputy McDonald told the large attendance; “The yard in Mountjoy GaolContinue reading “Mary Lou calls for 32-county Irish Republic”

Another four-timer for Rob James

By Dan Walsh Today’s point-to-point fixture at Borrsi House survived three inspections, the latest at 8am, attracted a large entry, three races were divided to make it an 8-race card and Killanne rider Rob James won four of them equalling his amazing success at Lingstown recently. The maiden race for four-year-old mares was divided; SandaContinue reading “Another four-timer for Rob James”

Peace is precious; Bertie Ahern

By Dan Walsh at Castletown “Peace is precious and my fervent hope for the next generation of politicians on this island is that we consign for ever to the dustbin of history polarised politics so that debate will focus on social, economic and climate issues and securing a better, more prosperous and sustainable future forContinue reading “Peace is precious; Bertie Ahern”

Mary Lou McDonald comes to Gorey

By Dan Walsh in Gorey The Leader of the Opposition in Dáil Éireann and President of Sinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald, T.D., will deliver the keynote address at the Liam Mellows 100th Committee commemorations at his graveside in Castletown Cemetery tomorrow (Sunday). Participants will parade from the junction at the Golden Anchor in Castletown toContinue reading “Mary Lou McDonald comes to Gorey”

Liam Mellows Commemoration Weekend

By Dan Walsh in Gorey The Liam Mellows Commemoration Committee in North Wexford began the official commemoration marking the centenary of his death and invited Jim O’Callaghan, T.D., to deliver the official address in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, tonight. Deputy O’Callaghan said that at the time of his execution on December 8th, 1922, LiamContinue reading “Liam Mellows Commemoration Weekend”

51st Kilmore Parish Journal launch

By Dan Walsh at Kilmore Quay The 51st Kilmore Parish Journal was launched in the Stella Maris Centre, Kilmore Quay, last night by Ruairí Ó Cuív, Public Arts Manager with Dublin City Council, who has discovered the beauty of the south Wexford region at Neamstown and Sarshill. A grandson of the founder of Fianna FáilContinue reading “51st Kilmore Parish Journal launch”