Dan Walsh

Wexford Women’s Coalition launched

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council Women’s Coalition was officially launched in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, on Wednesday by renowned Wexford soccer referee Michelle O’Neill, the first Irish referee to officiate at an Olympic Games. Made up of the six female councillors, the Coalition was established to support an increase in the numberContinue reading “Wexford Women’s Coalition launched”

Deputy Murphy fuels the headlines

By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy engaged in lively exchanges with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, regards massive fuel prices hikes in Leader’s Question Time in Dáil Éireann today and featured strongly on RTÉ News bulletins while celebrated columnist Miriam Lord featured the Wexford women in her writings in The Irish Times. Deputy MurphyContinue reading “Deputy Murphy fuels the headlines”

BREAKING NEWS; Boil Water Notice issued for Ballindaggin

By Dan Walsh Heavy rainfall today has led to the deterioration in water quality at the water treatment plant in Ballindaggin and, consequently, Irish Water working in partnership with Wexford County Council and having consulted with the Health Service Executive, and a Boil Water Notice is being issue with immediate effect to protect the healthContinue reading “BREAKING NEWS; Boil Water Notice issued for Ballindaggin”

17 Wexford schools in expansion programme

By Dan Walsh Seventeen Wexford schools, three secondary and 14 primary schools have been incorporated into the expanded DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) programme. Deputy Paul Kehoe said; “Incorporation into the DEIS programme will make a huge difference to these schools. DEIS is an internationally recognised, proven programme that provides targeted resources to schools withContinue reading “17 Wexford schools in expansion programme”

Verona lauds the women achievers

By Dan Walsh Thirty-six members of the 160-member 33rd Dail are woman and Wexford TD Verona Murphy took the opportunity to speak on the topic of International Women’s Day yesterday (Tuesday). “For the second year running, I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on the topic of International Women’s Day. In my speechContinue reading “Verona lauds the women achievers”

New 96-bed extension at Wexford Hospital

By Dan Walsh Plans are at an early stage for the construction of an MRI scanner unit and a 96-bed ward extension at Wexford General Hospital included within the HSE 2022 Capital Plan. Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne said today; “Everyone across County Wexford knows the importance of theContinue reading “New 96-bed extension at Wexford Hospital”

Anna from Ferns recommends engineering

Anna Brosnan always loved Maths and Science. She attributes her love of Maths to a teacher she had in Coláiste Bríde in Enniscorthy, Sister Ella McGuinness. While she went to an all-girls’ school, engineering was not typically a career that students were encouraged to consider, but Anna said her Maths and Science teachers really broughtContinue reading “Anna from Ferns recommends engineering”

Tricolor unfurled on Vinegar Hill again

By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill It was cold and windy on Vinegar Hill this afternoon where Enniscorthy Municipal District Council hosted a flag raising ceremony to commemorate the 174th anniversary of the first time the Irish Tricolor were flown from the famous Enniscorthy landmark. The short ceremony was lead by Cllr Cathal Byrne, Cathaoirleach,Continue reading “Tricolor unfurled on Vinegar Hill again”

Good racing at first Wexford fixture

By Dan Walsh at Bettyville Park A good standard of racing, but no local winners, was the order at the first race meeting of 2022 held at Bettyville Park, Wexford, today before a good size crowd in Spring sunshine. Champion trainer Willie Mullins saddled a double with Arctic Warrior (5/2) and Egality Mens (8/15 fav)Continue reading “Good racing at first Wexford fixture”

Sunday racing at Bettyville Park

By Dan Walsh The going is officially ‘heavy’ for the opening fixture of 2022 at Bettyville Park, Wexford, tomorrow. The first of seven races is off at 2.10pm. Good crowd expected. The card is as follows; 2.10pm; Wexford Mares Maiden Hurdle, Two miles (17 runners). 2.45pm; BetVictor Supporting Irish Racing Maiden Hurdle, Two miles (12Continue reading “Sunday racing at Bettyville Park”