Author Archives: Dan Walsh

An Taisce Green Schools programme

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has confirmed its continued sponsorship of An Taisce’s Green-Schools programme to support schools working to gain a Green Flag under the Water Theme. Now in its 10th year, the sponsorship has seen over 2.6 billion litres of water saved, which is equivalent to filling 1,040 Olympic size swimming pools.  52Continue reading “An Taisce Green Schools programme”

€12m upgrade to Wexford water supply

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, has announced the signing of a major new construction contract that will result in critical upgrades to the drinking water supply in Wexford town and surrounding areas. The project will ensure the delivery of safe, clean drinking water to homes and businesses andContinue reading “€12m upgrade to Wexford water supply”

Doubles for Murphy, Elliott and James

By Dan Walsh at Fairwood, Tinahely Today’s point-to-point at Fairwood, Tinahely, took place in heavy ground conditions, but dry overhead, and it was an afternoon of double success for handlers Denis Murphy and Gordon Elliott and rider Rob James. With no four-year-old races until next month the card got underway with a seven-runner contest forContinue reading “Doubles for Murphy, Elliott and James”

Funding for groups working with victims of crime

By Dan Walsh Organisations working with victims of crime in Co. Wexford are to receive €77,100 in additional funding following a Ministerial announcement that €5.25 million will be shared by more than 65 organisations to work with victims of crime. Welcoming the news, Deputy Paul Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com; “I am particularly pleased that two organisationsContinue reading “Funding for groups working with victims of crime”

The search for young artists 2023

The search to find the young artists who will excel in this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition has begun. Now in its 69th year, it is widely acknowledged as the longest running arts sponsorship in Ireland. The closing date for entries is Tuesday, February 28th. Judging will take place in March with winners to beContinue reading “The search for young artists 2023”

Same day crime spree strikes in Caim

By Dan Walsh Gardai at Enniscorthy is asking householders and property owners in the Caim/Clonroche areas, in particular, to be extra vigilant following four burglaries in an afternoon in the district on New Year’s Eve. The crimes were committed at; Killoughrim, Caim, between 4pm and 7pm Knockmore, Caim, between 3pm and 8pm. Cloheadon, Caim, betweenContinue reading “Same day crime spree strikes in Caim”

Arrows ‘just the tip’ of New Ross 2023!

Every New Year’s Day, in a custom resurrected from the Normans, an arrow is cast into the sea to claim the land and waters of the Hook Head area for the year ushering in an era of prosperity. At yesterday’s ceremony, the symbolism of the arrows all going in the same direction into the channelContinue reading “Arrows ‘just the tip’ of New Ross 2023!”

Barry O’Neill’s Happy New Year!

The first point-to-point fixture of 2023 got underway in Ballindenisk, Co. Cork, this afternoon (Sunday) and champion rider Barry O’Neill marked the occasion with two winners to bring his seasonal total to 22 winners and maintain a six-winner lead over his neighbour Rob James. Larkfield Legacy, owned and bred by James Brennan, Killanne, scored aContinue reading “Barry O’Neill’s Happy New Year!”

Teenager missing from Bridgetown

Gardaí in Wexford are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing 16-year-old Daniel O’Mahony, who was last seen in the Bridgetown area of County Wexford on Friday, 30th December,. Daniel is described as being 6ft in height, of medium build with short dark hair and brown eyes. It’s understood Daniel may have travelled toContinue reading “Teenager missing from Bridgetown”