By Caomh Breen Allen Aideen Walsh will look to make history this weekend as the Lahinch golfer aims to secure her third consecutive Irish Mid-Amateur Women’s title when she tees up at Rosslare Golf Links tomorrow afternoon. The Irish Mid-Amateur Men’s & Women’s Open Championship runs from Friday-Sunday, August 22nd-24th on the Wexford coast, whereContinue reading “Championship titles at Rosslare Golf Links”
Author Archives: Dan Walsh
‘Do Not Swim’ at Ballymoney Beach
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has posted “Do Not Swim” notices at Ballymoney Beach, Gorey, Co. Wexford. The latest sampling conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the Beach. Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary to issue “Do not swim” warningContinue reading “‘Do Not Swim’ at Ballymoney Beach”
O’Connell Marketing honours its team members
By Dan Walsh Recognising five years of excellent team work, client management and exceptional campaign delivery, Jean O’Connell, founder and Managing Director of O’Connell Marketing (OCM) proudly awarded Karen Cloke, Caroline Doyle and Margaret Deacon with OCM branded Anniversary awards at a team dinner at ShaRoe Bistro, Clonegal. Jean O’Connell said; “I am delighted toContinue reading “O’Connell Marketing honours its team members”
Yola language revival in Rosslare district?
By Dan Walsh A project promoting Yola language awareness seeks local Rosslare Municipal District groups for storytelling workshops. Funded by Wexford County Council through the Creative Ireland programme, this project has already engaged with groups of people from the area including Tagoat School, St. Mary’s National School, the Brigin Section of Piercestown Girl Guides, volunteersContinue reading “Yola language revival in Rosslare district?”
Cliona’s big night at Rose of Tralee
By Dan Walsh The world famous Rose of Tralee contest takes place tonight (Monday) and tomorrow night (Tuesday) and viewing is available from 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. The Wexford Rose, Cliona O’Leary (26), from Boolavogue, is the last of 18 Roses on stage with Daithí Ó Sé tonight (Monday) and the wholeContinue reading “Cliona’s big night at Rose of Tralee”
Wexford Water Conservation Order still active
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann informs customers in Wexford that a Water Conservation Order (hosepipe ban) remains in effect in County Wexford until September 16th. The restrictions include the use of garden hoses and other non-essential water uses. The Order was put in place following a long period of dry weather combined with high demand,Continue reading “Wexford Water Conservation Order still active”
€88,750 for sports and physical activity
By Dan Walsh Wexford Fine Gael TD, Brian Brennan, has informed WexfordLocal.com that €88,750 from the Dormant Accounts Fund will be used to invest in community sports and physical activity initiatives in Wexford. Deputy Brennan said this funding will help ensure that new opportunities and new sports are opened to people of all abilities andContinue reading “€88,750 for sports and physical activity”
Wexford teenager is safe and well
By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Wexford have confirmed that missing teenager Abbie Reid has been located ‘safe and well’. The 14-year-old, had been reported missing from her home at Duncormick on Friday, August 8th. Gardaí say that ‘no further action is required’ and have expressed thanks to the media for their help.
Search for missing Wexford teenager
By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Wexford are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing teenager Abbie Reid. The 14-year-old, who was reported missing from her home at Duncormick on Friday, August 8th, is approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a medium build, brown eyes and long brown hair. When last seen, Abbie was wearingContinue reading “Search for missing Wexford teenager”
€309,457 for outdoor projects in County Wexford
By Dan Walsh North Wexford – South Wicklow Fine Gael TD Brian Brennan welcomed €309,457 in funding for Wexford outdoor recreation projects announced Thursday under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The eight projects announced include enhancement works on walking and cycling trails, improvements to signage, provision of parking and trail furniture, improvements to accessibility andContinue reading “€309,457 for outdoor projects in County Wexford”
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