By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized almost 6kgs of herbal cannabis and a small quantity of cocaine with a combined estimated value of €129,000, following a search, under warrant, of a premises in Gorey today (Tuesday). A man in his 40s and a woman in her 50s, were arrested by An Garda Síochána in connectionContinue reading “Cannabis and cocaine seized in Gorey”
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Wexford town waits on twinning interest with Ukraine?
By Dan Walsh Correspondence has been received by every County Council in the country by an individual requesting a twinning arrangement with a city, or region, in Ukraine “as a basis for showing specific public support for local European democracy, which is being defended in the current war.” In response, Wexford County Council have acknowledgedContinue reading “Wexford town waits on twinning interest with Ukraine?”
Sea search for missing man off Wexford coast
By Dan Walsh A 40-miles sea search from Land’s End to Rosslare involving Irish and Welsh RNLI lifeboats and helicopter services from Waterford and Wales took part in a daylong search for a missing person today. It’s understood a man may have gone overboard from a Stena Line sailing from Cherbourg to Rosslare Europort thisContinue reading “Sea search for missing man off Wexford coast”
London Wexford Association member Michael Sills has died
By Dan Walsh The London Wexford Association has announced the sad passing on Sunday morning of the well-known long serving member and President, Michael Sills, (76), who was a native of Murrintown and set up home in London in 1969. Born on February 28, 1946, Michael was a native of Murrintown, Co. Wexford resided inContinue reading “London Wexford Association member Michael Sills has died”
Wexford winners at three tracks
By Dan Walsh Three point-to-point fixtures today and Wexford winners at all three. The first four races at Rathcannon, Co. Limerick came Wexford’s way with Tomhaggard rider Tiernan Power Roche enjoying double success. Power Roche won by two and a half lengths on newcomer Doyen Star for Cleariestown handler Mark Scallan in the four-year-old maidenContinue reading “Wexford winners at three tracks”
Can the dog come to the beach?
By Dan Walsh A canine conundrum has emerged ahead of the bathing season, which may not be here just yet, but can’t be too far away! Ms Carolyne Godkin, Director of Services, presented a draft copy of the Wexford County Council Beach Bye-Laws 2022 to members at the March meeting where it emerged that manyContinue reading “Can the dog come to the beach?”
Glanbia acquires full ownership
By Dan Walsh Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited (“Glanbia Co-op”) has last Friday (April 1st) confirmed the completion of the transaction to acquire full ownership of Glanbia Ireland DAC. This follows the overwhelming approval of the proposed transaction by Glanbia Co-op shareholders at a Special General Meeting on December 17th 2021. Glanbia Ireland previously operated asContinue reading “Glanbia acquires full ownership”
Rob James wins Scottish Grand National
By Dan Walsh Leading amateur jockey Rob James from Killanne rode the winner of the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr today on Win My Wings (13/2 co-fav) by seven lengths for Welsh trainer Christian Williams. James has ridden 264 winners in point-to-points and some races on the track, but his only previous winner inContinue reading “Rob James wins Scottish Grand National”
Good day for locals at Wexford races
By Dan Walsh at Bettyville Park The first evening meeting of the season took place at Bettyville Park where a seven-race card yielded a few local winners and a double success for jockey Danny Mullins. Sadie’s Pride (12/1) sprinted up the straight in impressive style to take the Tomcoole Farm Ltd Maiden hurdle by fiveContinue reading “Good day for locals at Wexford races”
No HGV parking while waiting for the ferry!
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort has issued an information statement requesting truck drivers and hauliers not to park their vehicles in neighbouring villages while waiting for access to Rosslare Europort for ferry departure deadlines. “The villages (presumably a reference to Kilrane and Tagoat) are residential and are not available for parking day or not,” saysContinue reading “No HGV parking while waiting for the ferry!”
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