Dan Walsh

100 years of Garda service in Co. Wexford

By Dan Walsh at Ferrycarrig Hotel Over a decade of research into everyday policing and honouring the dedicated service of An Garda Siochána to the community over the past 100 years was launched tonight in the form of the latest publication named THE GUARDS; Policing County Wexford 1922-2022. The work of two retired Gardaí TomContinue reading “100 years of Garda service in Co. Wexford”

Water supply improves on Duncannon Line

By Dan Walsh Irish Water is set to improve the water supply on the Duncannon Line at Balliniry by tackling bursts as part of its programme to drive down leakage and provide a more reliable water supply for the local community. The works will take place along the R733 between the junction at Curraghmore andContinue reading “Water supply improves on Duncannon Line”

Boolavogue Penny ejects Boris Johnson

By Dan Walsh British MP Penny Mordaunt, who has Boolavogue blood in her veins, declared on Friday that she would seek the leadership of the Tory Party in Britain, and consequently become the third Prime Minister in the same year! However, it is unlikely that Ms Mordaunt will win the leadership after ex-Prime Minister BorisContinue reading “Boolavogue Penny ejects Boris Johnson”

Sean Doyle leads handlers’ championship

By Dan Walsh at Ballycrystal Ballindaggin handler Sean Doyle is top of the Handlers’ Championship table tonight following the success of Old Style Humor in the maiden race for five-year-old geldings at the Island Hunt races at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, this afternoon. Owned by the Monbeg Partnership, Old Style Humor, who was runner-up at Tinahely onContinue reading “Sean Doyle leads handlers’ championship”

80 entries for Ballycrystal on Sunday

By Dan Walsh The Island Hunt are hoping for a large attendance as they stage the autumn point-to-point fixture at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, tomorrow where 80 entries have registered for the six-race card. The going is expected to be ‘yielding’ and the first race is off at 2pm. Rob James and Sean Doyle teamed up toContinue reading “80 entries for Ballycrystal on Sunday”

Music and fireworks in Wexford town

By Dan Walsh reporting from Wexford Quay Thousands of people assembled on Wexford Quay earlier this evening for the launch of the 71st Wexford Festival Opera with the traditional fireworks display and an enthusiastic official welcome from the Mayor of Wexford Cllr Maura Bell. “This is my festival. This is your festival. This is everybody’sContinue reading “Music and fireworks in Wexford town”

Irish Water progress in County Wexford

By Dan Walsh The latest EPA Urban Wastewater Treatment Report for 2021 recognises the ongoing progress being made by Irish Water in upgrading Ireland’s public wastewater infrastructure while also highlighting the need for continued investment in our essential wastewater services. Since 2014 when Irish Water assumed responsibility for public water services, 60% of raw sewageContinue reading “Irish Water progress in County Wexford”

Beer seized at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized approximately 23,600 litres of beer at Rosslare Europort following the search of an unaccompanied trailer that had arrived on a ferry from Dunkirk, France last Friday. The smuggled alcohol had an estimated retail value of more than €94,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €44,000. InvestigationsContinue reading “Beer seized at Rosslare Europort”

Literature fringe events at Wexford festival

By Dan Walsh The 71st Wexford Festival Opera opens on Friday evening with crackling fireworks over the harbour and the National Opera House will accommodate the best singers and performers of national and international fame, but a traditional feature of the festival are the fringe events, and there is so many listed and catering forContinue reading “Literature fringe events at Wexford festival”

Will we ever walk Wilkie’s Way?

By Dan Walsh at the monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council “There is a need to put in place a policy to manage the renaming of places, dedications, erection of seats, monuments, murals and structures in the Public Realm of Enniscorthy,” according to District Manager Ger Mackey speaking at last Monday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy MunicipalContinue reading “Will we ever walk Wilkie’s Way?”