Dan Walsh

Wexford newcomers are successful

By Dan Walsh Award-winning champion handler Colin Bowe sent out newcomer Here Comes The Man to win the five-year-old geldings maiden race at Boulta, Co. Cork, today for Toomevara owner James Grace. The mount of Rob James Here Comes The Man was an impressive winner by ten lengths. He is for the sales. Hard luckContinue reading “Wexford newcomers are successful”

NUJ support for striking workers

The Irish South East branch of the National Union of Journalists presented a cheque to the striking Debenhams workers at City Square, Waterford, in solidarity as their union struggle continues. The presentation took place on Saturday made by Chairperson, Damien Tiernan of WLR. “It is only €200. Wish we could have given more.” said MrContinue reading “NUJ support for striking workers”

Ships on new Rosslare route are named

By Dan Walsh The first two of three ferries to be deployed on DFDS’s new Brexit Buster Rosslare to Dunkerque route have been named KERRY which was previously used on Brittany Ferries Rosslare to Bilbao route and will be joined by Rederi AB Gotland’s VISBY. The identity of the third vessel is expected to be confirmedContinue reading “Ships on new Rosslare route are named”

€200m Government investment “urgently needed” in Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD and former President of the IRHA, (Irish Road Haulage Association) Verona Murphy has welcomed the announcement by Stena Line today of an additional vessel on the Rosslare Europort to Cherbourg route and the doubling of weekly sailings. This will bring Stena Line frequency on the route from three toContinue reading “€200m Government investment “urgently needed” in Rosslare Europort”

21,760 on Boil Water Notice for Wexford Town

By Dan Walsh A Boil Water Notice has been put in place with immediate effect for customers served by the Wexford Town Public Water Scheme. This notice applies to customers on the Wexford Town Public Water Supply who reside within the affected areas. This includes customers in the following areas: Newtown Road, Carcur, Carricklawn, Coolcotts, Whitemill, Wyram, Clonard, Townparks, ArdContinue reading “21,760 on Boil Water Notice for Wexford Town”

Deputy Murphy supports Mental Health

By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy, along with her colleagues in The Regional Independent Group of TDs, have secured cross party support for their motion on Mental Health which was brought to the Dail floor on Wednesday morning. Speaking from Leinster House Deputy Murphy said “Referrals for mental health services have significantly increasedContinue reading “Deputy Murphy supports Mental Health”

New 100,000 trees and hedging plants programme

By Dan Walsh Glanbia Ireland and its family farm suppliers are embarking on an exciting new initiative to drive increased planting of trees and hedgerows in the Irish countryside through the Operation Biodiversity programme utilising Ireland’s experienced CountryLife horticulturalists to work with farmers to further enhance and enrich the landscape. Glanbia Ireland Chairman John Murphy saidContinue reading “New 100,000 trees and hedging plants programme”

€94.5k splashed out on Wexford pools

By Dan Walsh Funding to the tune of €94,589 in supports is to be provided to leisure centres in Wexford to assist them through what has been an extremely challenging time. The funding is being provided as follows: Brandon House Hotel Leisure Centre – €6,100 Club Amber, Amber Springs Hotel – €6,100 Club Vitae ClaytonContinue reading “€94.5k splashed out on Wexford pools”

Winners in Kilmuckridge… it could be you!

By Dan Walsh A few weeks after winning the All-Ireland Pride of Place title, Kilmuckridge is in the national spotlight again as residents of the village and district are urged to check their EuroMillions tickets after the National Lottery confirmed the winning location for Friday night’s €500,000 win. The winning Quick Pick ticket was soldContinue reading “Winners in Kilmuckridge… it could be you!”

Funding for Cahore Inshore Rescue

By Dan Walsh Good news. Approval of €3,000 grant aid to Cahore Inshore Rescue from Wexford County Council Community Enhancement Scheme. Independent Cllr Mary Farrell is delighted; “I was more than happy to work with the group to submit the application and secure the funding. This is a vital and worthwhile service and I’m happyContinue reading “Funding for Cahore Inshore Rescue”