By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council wish to notify over 25,000 customers on the Wexford Town Public Water Supply that following the completion of remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results, the boil water notice which has been in place is lifted with immediate effect. All consumers on the WexfordContinue reading “Wexford Town water supply restored”
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Enjoyable day at Wexford races
By Dan Walsh Mild conditions, close finishes and a good Bank Holiday Monday attendance were the ingredients that made Bettyville Park a good place to be today for the final race meeting of the year. For the second year in succession Wexford’s only Listed Race – the BetVictor M.W. Hickey Memorial Chase – was wonContinue reading “Enjoyable day at Wexford races”
Sea search off Baginbun Bay
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI launched its inshore lifeboat on Friday afternoon last to conduct a sea search after a concerned member of the public out kayaking reported seeing an object floating in the sea off Baginbun beach. An extensive sea search of Baginbun Bay was carried out by Fethard RNLI lifeboat, with Rescue 117Continue reading “Sea search off Baginbun Bay”
Rob James adds another double
By Dan Walsh Rob James is riding out of his skin with seven wins over the last three point-to-point racing days and a double at Curraghmore, Co. Waterford today brought his seasonal total to eight. James got the leg up on Blade Runner for Donnchadh Doyle in the maiden race for five-year-old geldings and scoredContinue reading “Rob James adds another double”
Brilliant weekend for Jordan Gainford
By Dan Walsh at Bettyville Park Local jockey Jordan Gainford who landed a victory on Definite Plan for Gordan Elliott in a Grade 2 handicap chase at Cheltenham on Saturday followed up with a double at Wexford this afternoon and recorded the 50th winner of his career. The magic 50 came on the Paul NolanContinue reading “Brilliant weekend for Jordan Gainford”
€300,000 of drugs seized in Bunclody area
Approximately €300,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine (subject to analysis) was seized in the greater Bunclody area yesterday. Gardaí from the Detective and Drug Units from Gorey and Enniscorthy investigating the distribution and sale of controlled drugs in the county conducted a search of a house in the greater Bunclody area. One person was detainedContinue reading “€300,000 of drugs seized in Bunclody area”
Wexford stable share a double
By Dan Walsh Rider Rob James, handler Donnchadh Doyle and owner, Monbeg Syndicate shared a double at Loughanmore point-to-point in East Antrim today (Saturday). Success came in the opening maiden race for four-year- old mares by five lengths for first timer Smiling Getaway. Victory flashed a second time with another first timer Galia Des LiteauxContinue reading “Wexford stable share a double”
Bank Holiday Boil Water Notice for Wexford town
By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice affecting 25,000 in Wexford Town will continue over the October Bank Holiday weekend and is unlikely to be lifted until a scheduled inspection takes place on Tuesday morning. Heavy rain last Wednesday caused problems to arise at the Newtown Road treatment plant where an alarm system worked efficientlyContinue reading “Bank Holiday Boil Water Notice for Wexford town”
Almost €200,000 for 7 Wexford projects
By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD, Paul Kehoe has today welcomed the announcement of €199,235 in funding to support seven outdoor projects across Wexford. Today’s funding in Wexford will include: €16,875 – Cahore Step Improvements – Improve trail accessibility by providing safe steps at Cahore Pier Carpark. €8,242 – Ferns Heritage Trail Waymarking Project –Continue reading “Almost €200,000 for 7 Wexford projects”
21,000 affected by Boil Water Notice for Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Wexford County Council are issuing a Boil Water Notice with immediate effect to protect the health of consumers supplied by the Wexford Town Public Water Supply. The Boil Water Notice has been put in place due to issues at the water treatmentContinue reading “21,000 affected by Boil Water Notice for Wexford town”
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