Kilmore Quay RNLI assists a fishing boat

By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI launched on Saturday afternoon to assist the crew of a 10-metre fishing boat with a fouled propeller drifting towards the Keeragh islands. The volunteer crew were requested to launch their all-weather Tamar class lifeboat RNLB Killarney by the Irish Coast Guard at 2.18 pm. The lifeboat under Coxswain Nigel Kehoe and with fiveContinue reading “Kilmore Quay RNLI assists a fishing boat”

Statement from No to Kilmichael Wind Farm group.

By Dan Walsh No to Kilmichael Wind Farm Community Group committee have requested that WexfordLocal.com publish its statement in reply to the one published from Regnum Renewables as part of our report. WexfordLocal.com is happy to oblige. The statement reads as follows; “We welcome Regnum’s engagement by means of a prepared statement to Wexfordlocal.com. They speakContinue reading “Statement from No to Kilmichael Wind Farm group.”

Sunday success at Cork and Galway

By Dan Walsh Michael Murphy’s Redbridge Stables at Duncormick was in winning form at Ballindenisk, Co. Cork, today (Sunday) where they enjoyed a double both ridden by Darragh Higgins. Newcomer Dan De Champ was a two lengths winner of division one of the maiden race for four-year-old geldings while Order Another One, in the coloursContinue reading “Sunday success at Cork and Galway”

Wexford double for Colin Bowe

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Colin Bowe’s star Kiltealy stables are normally associated with point-to-point success -he has held the trainers’ championship for the past 13 years – but his horses were in winning form at Wexford races today with a double success on the 8-race card. Morell River (7/1)registered a second career successContinue reading “Wexford double for Colin Bowe”

Kilmichael Windfarm project faces Council scrutiny

By Dan Walsh Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District will consider a motion on the agenda submitted by Cllr Joe Sullivan. It reads as follows; “This Council of the Gorey / Kilmuckridge Municipal District calls on Regnum Renewables to withdraw their proposal for “Kilmichael Windfarm” in the townlands of Mount Nebo, Craan Upper,Continue reading “Kilmichael Windfarm project faces Council scrutiny”

Duncannon flies Blue Flag again

By Dan Walsh Duncannon Beach has been awarded a Blue Flag for the first time since 2007. While Ballymoney North Beach awarded a Blue Flag last year have missed out for 2026. Six beaches in Co. Wexford were awarded Blue Flags, namely Ballinesker Beach, Carne, Curracloe, Duncannon, Morriscastle and Rosslare Strand. Kilmore Quay Marina andContinue reading “Duncannon flies Blue Flag again”

8-race Saturday card at Wexford

By Dan Walsh There has been a large entry for the Wexford races on Saturday resulting in one of the races ‘divided’ which creates an eight-race card. The first race has been moved forward and will start at 1.30pm. The programme now consists of five hurdles, two steeplechases and an INH Flat Race. The GoingContinue reading “8-race Saturday card at Wexford”

Calls for Councils to engage on Mountgarrett Bridge

By Dan Walsh at Mountgarrett Bridge The proposed one-month closure of Mountgarrett Bridge, near New Ross, for essential remedial works was raised at last Monday’s May meeting of Wexford County Council where there were calls for Kilkenny County Council to engage with Wexford County Council to discuss the matter. Cllr John Dwyer first raised theContinue reading “Calls for Councils to engage on Mountgarrett Bridge”

A positive view of Wexford’s Main Street

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Independent Cllr Leonard Kelly sparked off an ‘angry’ reaction after asking “how many shops in Wexford town are vacant” at last Monday’s meeting of Wexford County Council. The debate arose out of people living above shops and the pressure on owners to provide spaces such as parkingContinue reading “A positive view of Wexford’s Main Street”

Wexford French Film Festival opens

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre The first Wexford French Film Festival is up and running following a reception and screening in Wexford Arts Centre this evening. Melanie O’Reilly Honorary Consul acted as master of ceremonies with speakers including Cllr Oliver Walsh, Leas-Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Xavier d’Argoeuves, Cultural Counsellor, French Embassy andContinue reading “Wexford French Film Festival opens”