Dan Walsh

12 swims of Christmas for Fethard RNLI

By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI’s fundraising branch has begun to distribute RNLI Christmas cards to local shops and businesses, while local swimming group Hooked on Swimming have begun their 12 swims of Christmas fundraiser which will see proceeds raised power the lifesaving work of the volunteer lifeboat crew. In the past week, local shops andContinue reading “12 swims of Christmas for Fethard RNLI”

Lingstown 4-timer for Rob James

By Dan Walsh at Lingstown, Tomhaggard Top rider Rob James from Killanne was the star of the show with four winners at today’s Killinick Harriers point-to-point races at Lingstown. The maiden race for four-year-old geldings was the first event of the season to force ‘a divide’ and both divisions went the way of Monbeg Syndicate,Continue reading “Lingstown 4-timer for Rob James”

Dry day expected at Lingstown races today

By Dan Walsh The equestrian fraternity will be travelling to south Wexford today (Sunday) where the autumn Killinick Harriers point-to-point takes place at picturesque Lingstown. The first of six races are off at 12.30pm. Latest news from the track is that there is a good covering of grass, the ground conditions are expected to beContinue reading “Dry day expected at Lingstown races today”

Gorey lights up for Christmas

By Dan Walsh The organisers of Gorey Christmas Lights Big Switch On triumphed against the forces of nature to bring thousands onto the Main Street tonight (Saturday) to the happiest event ever – the lights turned on by Santa Claus with Mrs. Claus by his side. The weather was dreadful on Saturday morning and causedContinue reading “Gorey lights up for Christmas”

Arrest after drugs seized in New Ross

Suspected cocaine to the value of €80,000 along with cannabis resin and €4,000 cash was seized in the New Ross area yesterday (Friday). As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí attached to the Wexford Divisional Drug Unit were assisted by local Gardaí and Gardaí from Portlaoise in a search of a residence in the New RossContinue reading “Arrest after drugs seized in New Ross”

New €1.8m New Ross Fire Station

By Dan Walsh at New Ross Fire Station Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien T.D. performed the official opening of the new €1.8 million New Ross Fire Station in the Hewitsland area of the town yesterday (Friday). Minister O’Brien acknowledged the great work done by New Ross Fire Service which covers anContinue reading “New €1.8m New Ross Fire Station”

Crowds celebrate the Enniscorthy Christmas lights.

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The largest crowd seen in Market Square for many a day turned out in Enniscorthy for tonight’s much anticipated switch-on of the Christmas lights when Santa Claus visited the town centre for the first time in three years. The bearded celebrity waved and yelled ‘Ho! Ho! Ho! Hit the giantContinue reading “Crowds celebrate the Enniscorthy Christmas lights.”

Wexford town Boil Water Notice lifted

By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council wishes to notify customers on the Wexford Town Public Water Supply that following the completion of remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results, the Boil Water Notice issued on Wednesday, November 2nd is now lifted with immediate effect. This decision follows consultation undertaken with theContinue reading “Wexford town Boil Water Notice lifted”

The Big Switch-On returns to Gorey

By Dan Walsh Following a two-year lockdown, Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District are thrilled to see the return of The Big Switch On with Santa Claus, as the distinguished guest of honour, on Saturday at 6.45pm on the Main Street. News broke of the return of The Big Switch On when Santa recently hosted a Press ConferenceContinue reading “The Big Switch-On returns to Gorey”

Traffic Calming measures coming your way

By Dan Walsh at Wells House and Gardens Wexford County Council has circulated a draft document amongst members about its Traffic Calming Policy and it was presented to members of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council at the November meeting held at Wells House and Gardens. The document claims that there has been an increasing demandContinue reading “Traffic Calming measures coming your way”