Dan Walsh

Monageer farmer seeks votes for IFA chair

By Dan Walsh James Kehoe, (41), a suckler to beef, sheep and tillage farmer from Monageer, near Enniscorthy, has served as Chairman of Wexford IFA (Irish Farmers Association) for almost four years, but he faces a fresh challenge as a lively enthusiastic contender for the important position of Chairman of South Leinster IFA when theContinue reading “Monageer farmer seeks votes for IFA chair”

€2.6m for beef farmers and €0.5m for sheep farmers in county Wexford

By Dan Walsh Payments of €2.6 million will be paid to 1,103 farmers in County Wexford under the new Beef Finisher Scheme (BFP). 508 Wexford sheep farm holdings will share in grants to the value of €506,000 under the Sheep Welfare Scheme. The payments are welcomed by Wexford TD and Minister of State for LawContinue reading “€2.6m for beef farmers and €0.5m for sheep farmers in county Wexford”

€295,595 for Wexford Enterprise Centres

By Dan Walsh Funding of €295,595 has been granted to three Enterprise Centres in Co. Wexford. €99,400 will be granted to the Enniscorthy Enterprise and Technology Centre, €52,800 to the Hatch Lab in Gorey and €144,395 to Wexford Enterprise Centre. Commenting on the good news, Paul Kehoe TD said; “I am really pleased to seeContinue reading “€295,595 for Wexford Enterprise Centres”

Drama ‘over the banks’ at Lingstown

By Dan Walsh There was a dramatic ending to the 8-runner Open Lightweight Nomination race over the Lingstown banks course this afternoon as Better B Quick came home first by eight lengths but was subsequently disqualified after a steward’s enquiry. Better B Quick ridden by Sean Staples for Duncormack handler Michael Murphy put in aContinue reading “Drama ‘over the banks’ at Lingstown”

And the winner is… Kilmuckridge

By Dan Walsh Kilmuckridge are the winners of the Co-Operation Ireland IPB Insurance Pride of Place award for Islands and Coastal Communities. The great news was announced by Marty Morrissey at the Award Ceremony held online this evening. Cllr Mary Farrell said; “A wonderful achievement for our community, the District and the County. Thank youContinue reading “And the winner is… Kilmuckridge”

Shop Enniscorthy tag off to flying start.

By Dan Walsh Soon the Christmas lights will illuminate the town and the festive season will be launched. The ‘Shop Enniscorthy’ Support Local – online and on the Street’ public information campaign, launched last Tuesday has generated over 10,500 hits in the first two days after going live, and has also accumulated over 1,000 localContinue reading “Shop Enniscorthy tag off to flying start.”

Gordon Barry returns with an ‘old-fashioned’ tune

By Dan Walsh Wexford town-born musician Gordon Barry returns with new single Old-Fashioned Morphine, the follow up single from his latest EP All The Live Long Year, which is set for release next Friday, November 27th. Old Fashioned Morphine is the lead track from the EP All The Live Long Year which was recorded between Dublin, Cork, WexfordContinue reading “Gordon Barry returns with an ‘old-fashioned’ tune”

River Sow Boil Water Notice remains in place

By Dan Walsh Irish Water working in partnership with Wexford County Council wish to advise that the Boil Water Notice for the River Sow Regional Water Supply Scheme remains in place over the weekend. Irish Water told WexfordLocal.com, in a statement issued this evening, that works and sampling continues in order to lift the BoilContinue reading “River Sow Boil Water Notice remains in place”

Councillors commended for unanimous support

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council members have unanimously agreed on a Motion of Notice submitted by Cllr Mary Farrell supporting “a vision of an Ireland where we have freedom, choice and control over all aspects of our lives.” Wexford disability rights activist, Vivian Rath has commended local councillors for supporting the motion asking GovernmentContinue reading “Councillors commended for unanimous support”

Senator Byrne appointed to Brexit Committee

By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Senator Malcolm Byrne has been appointed to the high-profile Seanad Brexit Committee which on behalf of the Oireachtas shall look at how Brexit is impacting on various parts of society and how legislators should respond. The twelve-member committee will look at issues as diverse as trade, agriculture, education and transport –Continue reading “Senator Byrne appointed to Brexit Committee”