By Dan Walsh Point-to-pointing over the famous Lingstown track beside Tacumshane Lake takes place tomorrow (Sunday) where there are 113 entries for six races with the first under way at 12.30pm. There are forty-five entries for the opening maiden race for four-year-olds, so possibly a ‘divide’ or two may be facilitated, but most excitement willContinue reading “Lingstown races on Sunday”
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Sinnott’s pub goes under the hammer
By Dan Walsh The legendary thatched pub in Duncormick village known as Sinnott’s of Duncormick has sold at auction for €257,000. Sinnott’s Pub in Duncormick, locally known as Sammy’s, went under the hammer today after being in the Sinnott family for over 230 years. Sammy ran the family business, which was founded originally by hisContinue reading “Sinnott’s pub goes under the hammer”
Wexford republican’s memoir published
By Dan Walsh Máire Comerford, (1893-1982), was an Irish Republican from North Wexford and a first-hand account of her revolutionary period memoir goes on sale in bookshops nationally tomorrow under the title ON DANGEROUS GROUND ; A Memoir of the Irish Revolution, edited by documentary filmmaker and writer Hilary Dully. The work is a timelyContinue reading “Wexford republican’s memoir published”
Megan’s Wexford heritage is a winner
By Dan Walsh Megan Walsh who represented England in goal at youth levels from 2010 to 2020 has changed her allegiances through her Wexford-born grandfather and has been added to the Republic of Ireland team for the forthcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Slovakia and Georgia. “It is a real honour and privilege to be calledContinue reading “Megan’s Wexford heritage is a winner”
Death of historian Helen Skrine
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of well-known author and historian Helen Skrine, who fell asleep peacefully at her home, Butlerstown, Tomhaggard, surrounded by her four daughters. She was in her 95th year. Helen Skrine grew up in Butlerstown, spent two years in London with the BBC, and later many years in Malaysia whereContinue reading “Death of historian Helen Skrine”
Hot meals for five Wexford schools
By Dan Walsh Five Wexford schools benefitting an additional 1,624 primary school pupils has been added to the Hot Meals Programme. The schools being invited to participate are currently availing of the cold lunch option under the School Meals Programme. They are Clonroche National School, St Senan’s National School, Enniscorthy, Scoil Náisiúnta Bhantiarna Lourdes, ConventContinue reading “Hot meals for five Wexford schools”
Power-full exhibition at Kilmore Quay
By Dan Walsh Local Cllr Jim Moore, Cathaoirleach, Rosslare Municipal District performed the official launch of a maritime and village photographic exhibition entitled Kilmore Quay in the Rare ‘Ould Times by John Power in the Stella Maris Community Centre, Kilmore Quay, on Saturday. Almost 4,000 images are in the John Power Collection and the exhibitionContinue reading “Power-full exhibition at Kilmore Quay”
Ink has dried on ancient city of Ferns
By Dan Walsh Christopher Power has written a number of books on various fascinating aspects of local history across several regions of Ireland, however, his latest publication A History of Ferns is motivated by his residential proximity to historic Ferns, and he is daily inspired by his surroundings of history and heritage. “Only a scatterContinue reading “Ink has dried on ancient city of Ferns”
Two more victories for Barry O’Neill
By Dan Walsh Barry O’Neill’s long journey home to Kiltealy was pleasant this evening after the champion rider recorded a double at Kirkistown, in North Down, earlier in the afternoon bringing his seasonal tally to nineteen. First success for O’Neill came on Campaign Town for the Colin Bowe stable in the maiden race for four-year-oldsContinue reading “Two more victories for Barry O’Neill “
Wexford Harbour search for missing man
By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Wexford are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Joe Delaney, (52), who has been missing from the Wexford town area since Sunday, November 14th. Joe is approximately 5 foot 6 inches in height. He discharged himself from Wexford General Hospital. It is unknown what Joe was lastContinue reading “Wexford Harbour search for missing man”
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