Dan Walsh

Young Cameron steals the show!

By Dan Walsh Mayor of Wexford Cllr Leonard Kelly honoured an invitation to attend Wexford CBS Primary School by Raymond Shannon of Wexford People Helping People to acknowledge the wonderful gesture of the Principal Vicky Barron and the Board of Management at the school for opening their doors on a permanent basis to their SoupContinue reading “Young Cameron steals the show!”

Colin Bowe saddles his 400th winner

By Dan Walsh Four point-to-point winners shared between the champions Barry O’Neill and Colin Bowe at Tralee today sending both well on their way to retaining their respective championship crowns, but the day was extra special for Colin Bowe – he saddled his 400th point-to-point career winner! The dynamic duo got off the mark inContinue reading “Colin Bowe saddles his 400th winner”

Driver arrested on M11

A driver has been arrested and his car seized following a serious incident on the M11 near Gorey last night. Gardaí from the Wexford Divisional Roads Policing Unit stopped a car travelling at 155 kilometres per hour. Gardaí searched the car and seized €2,800 worth of cocaine. The driver gave a false name and address.Continue reading “Driver arrested on M11”

Covid-19 plays havoc with the hurling

By Dan Walsh Today’s (Sunday) scheduled clash between Kilkenny and Wexford in the Allianz Hurling League at Nowlan Park has been postponed due to an additional positive Covid-19 result in the Wexford panel. Two Wexford players tested positive early in the week, tests on the remainder of the panel revealed no more cases, however furtherContinue reading “Covid-19 plays havoc with the hurling”

Seven wins for Wexford stables

By Dan Walsh Two point-to-point fixtures today (Saturday) at Ballingarry, Co. Tipperary and Punchestown, Co. Kildare and between them seven Wexford trained winners with champion handler Colin Bowe and Donnchadh Doyle enjoying success at both venues. Newcomer A Fortune Out West got the Bowe camp into winning action with a four lengths success in theContinue reading “Seven wins for Wexford stables”

Sod turning on Greenway at New Ross

By Dan Walsh The first sod on the South East Greenway was turned today with Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council Cllr Ger Carthy, Cllr Andrew McGuinness, the Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council and other local representatives, marking a significant milestone for the project. Meanwhile, plans for another greenway from Rosslare to Waterford are in jeopardyContinue reading “Sod turning on Greenway at New Ross”

Wexford races battles on heavy ground

By Dan Walsh Despite 15mm of rain on Thursday, another 4mm overnight, Wexford survived an early morning precautionary inspection and racing went ahead today (Friday) in showery and heavy conditions. For the second Bettyville Park fixture in a week – no Wexford trained or ridden winners. Seamus Neville’s Brideswell Lad (9/4 fav.) ridden by BrianContinue reading “Wexford races battles on heavy ground”

€26,775 for Wexford Biodiversity Projects

By Dan Walsh The Government has allocated €26,775 for two projects to support biodiversity in Co. Wexford. €15,300 is aimed at estates across that have been identified where there are active community groups who maintain the estates green/open space areas. The estates have not been selected yet. The funding will also be used to continueContinue reading “€26,775 for Wexford Biodiversity Projects”

Traffic concerns at Ballymoney

By Dan Walsh Concerns about road safety in Ballymoney have been raised on social media in a statement issued by Ballymoney Kildermot Development Group following a recent good spell of weather that has seen an increase in families with young children out and about enjoying a walk. “We saw a big increase in traffic especiallyContinue reading “Traffic concerns at Ballymoney”

32 seafood jobs to go at Kilmore Quay

By Dan Walsh Kilmore Seafood Limited is to cease trading with a loss of 32 jobs after suffering significant financial losses connected to Brexit. The company, part of the Errigal Bay group, is entering into a collective redundancy process with its 32 employees. According to a statement from the company, the decision to cease tradingContinue reading “32 seafood jobs to go at Kilmore Quay”