Compose yourself; it’s National Poetry Day

By Dan Walsh Today (Thursday) is Poetry Day Ireland and the theme is Written in the Stars, so why not position the toilet seat appropriately and write a poem; or scribble while on the train or bus; or simply read a poem that is in keeping with the mood of the moment! Now in itsContinue reading “Compose yourself; it’s National Poetry Day”

Concerns around Gorey new school location!

By Dan Walsh Gorey Educate Together Secondary School has received confirmation of a permanent site location adjacent to its current temporary location on the old mushroom production plant on the Fort Road at Creagh. However, while the news is universally welcomed concerns have been raised locally about the location and pressure on traffic management. MinisterContinue reading “Concerns around Gorey new school location!”

Benny Walsh wins the Ladies Cup

By Dan Walsh The peerless Punchestown racing festival was back to packed stands and top-quality racing yesterday (Tuesday) and the Wexford veteran Vital Island (7/2), having his 11th run over ‘the bank’s course’ won for the first time in the Kildare Hunt Club Chase Ladies Cup. Ridden by veteran Tomhaggard rider Benny Walsh, Vital IslandContinue reading “Benny Walsh wins the Ladies Cup”

What’s happening in Enniscorthy?

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is to proceed immediately following the approval of tender documents received from the Department of Tourism, Culture and Art with the Enniscorthy Sports Hub, Acting District Manager Bernie Quigley told members at the April meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Presentation Centre on Tuesday. Water fountainsContinue reading “What’s happening in Enniscorthy?”

Fighting for issues on Vinegar Hill!

By Dan Walsh Several issues relating to Vinegar Hill as a tourist attraction were brought before Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council by Cllr Jackser Owens who described the Enniscorthy landmark as “the greatest tourism attraction in all of Ireland”. Cllr Owens was critical of the lack of public toilet facilities on theContinue reading “Fighting for issues on Vinegar Hill!”

Ukraine Ambassador in Gorey

By Dan Walsh in Gorey The Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, Her Excellency Ms. Larysa Gerasko, honoured an invitation to visit Gorey today where she thanked everybody for the support of Ukraine and Ukrainians who came to Ireland fleeing the war launched by Russia. Cathaoirleach Cllr Pip Breen said; “It is a great privilege and honourContinue reading “Ukraine Ambassador in Gorey”

Cyclist (60s) dies in New Ross incident

By Dan Walsh A male cyclist in his 60s has died in a road traffic incident on the R731 at Ballywilliam, near New Ross, earlier today. The alarm was raised shortly before 1pm. It is understood the man was cycling in a group when the incident occurred. Local sources told WexfordLocal.com that a gate mayContinue reading “Cyclist (60s) dies in New Ross incident”

Bowe wins Ireland’s richest race

By Dan Walsh at Monksgrange Colin Bowe had a remarkable treble at his local track at Monksgrange today including a six lengths success in Ireland’s richest point-to-point race – the €5,000 INHSC Race Winners Final with Gunnery Officer ridden by Barry O’Neill. Six runners faced the starter in this bonus race and Bowe’s smart geldingContinue reading “Bowe wins Ireland’s richest race”

Injured yachtsman brought to safety

By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI assisted a 40ft yacht with an injured crew member on board 20 nautical miles off the Wexford coast and towed the vessel to Kilmore Quay. The call was requested by the Irish Coast Guard at 4pm on Friday. One of the two crew on board the ketch had sustainedContinue reading “Injured yachtsman brought to safety”

A masterplan for Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh A €350 million masterplan covering various facets of development at Rosslare Europort and plans to establish an offshore renewable energy hub were announced yesterday. Plans are now being put place to bring the Offshore Renewable Energy hub to the planning permission stage while financial consultants have been appointed to develop a detailedContinue reading “A masterplan for Rosslare Europort”