By Dan Walsh An Cathaoirleach, Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan presented trees to members of Castletown Development Group to celebrate National Tree Week, an annual event organised by the Tree Council of Ireland in partnership with Coillte. This year marks 40 years of National Tree Week, the theme “Growing a Greener Future Together” reflectsContinue reading “Celebrating National Tree Week”
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A St Patrick’s Day parade near you!
By Dan Walsh St Patrick’s Day has historically been a significant occasion for celebrating Irish heritage, though cultural practices are evolving. Government officials and ministers are currently travelling abroad, and publicly consuming Guinness is now viewed with disapproval. St. Patrick’s Day symbols are made in China, many people confuse shamrock with clover, and newcomers areContinue reading “A St Patrick’s Day parade near you!”
Crowds gather for Fethard parade
By Dan Walsh at Fethard-on-Sea Large crowds gathered along Fethard-on-Sea’s main street today for the early St. Patrick’s Day parade, celebrating community spirit, culture and pride in tradition. St. Patrick himself walked the route ahead of St. Mogue’s GAA supporters. An Garda Siochána and volunteers assisted stewarding during this family experience. The Irish Coast GuardContinue reading “Crowds gather for Fethard parade”
More point-to-point success
By Dan Walsh Ballyragget in Co. Kilkenny was the venue for today’s point-to-point which produced three Wexford winners. Newcomer Custodium, owned, handled and ridden by Luke Murphy from Inch, Gorey, scored by ten lengths in the maiden race for four-year-old geldings. Cormac Doyle’s good run of luck continued in the maiden race for five-year-old geldingsContinue reading “More point-to-point success”
Fethard St Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday
By Dan Walsh The St. Patrick’s Day parade in Fethard-on-Sea takes place on Sunday, March 15th with the festivities getting under way at 2pm. The coveted Fethard’s Favourite Float prize is an interesting part of the event; however, dog owners are reminded that their canines are also potential prizewinner’s. Floats and walking groups should assembleContinue reading “Fethard St Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday”
Wexford races on St Patrick’s Day
By Dan Walsh Most years the St. Patrick’s Day Wexford races clash with the Cheltenham Festival – not on Tuesday when Bettyville Park commences its 75th anniversary season with a seven-race card and the first race is off at 1.37pm. The reason for the unusual off time is to facilitate other race meetings in IrelandContinue reading “Wexford races on St Patrick’s Day”
Call to progress new Gorey roundabout
By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Wexford, Brian Brennan is urging Wexford County Council to use whatever measures available to them to progress the development of Ballyloughan Roundabout on the Arklow Road outside Gorey. The proposed roundabout which was expected to serve an adjoining business park will not be built after the nationalContinue reading “Call to progress new Gorey roundabout”
Big race win for Conor Stone-Walsh
By Dan Walsh The Cheltenham dream came true today for 19 years old Cleariestown jockey Conor Stone-Walsh who rode his first winner at the famous Cheltenham Festival on Final Orders (7/1) in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase. Conditional Stone-Walsh, claiming 3lb, flawlessly guided his mount over the raft of different obstacles across nearly four milesContinue reading “Big race win for Conor Stone-Walsh”
Bridgetown water outage repaired
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Water supply is returning to Uisce Éireann customers in Bridgetown after the successful repair of a water main. Uisce Éireann crews are tackling a major burst in Bridgetown to restore water to customers affected. Repairs are expected to be completed by 4pm today. The unplanned outage may cause supply disruptions toContinue reading “Bridgetown water outage repaired”
Urgency to act on coastal erosion at Rosslare Strand
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Coastal erosion is a serious problem along the Co. Wexford coastline but a motion calling for urgent action at Rosslare Strand received unanimous support from members at last Monday’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Wexford. A motion in theContinue reading “Urgency to act on coastal erosion at Rosslare Strand”
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