By Dan Walsh There is widespread public concern and disappointment at the news that three Ringbouys have gone missing from Courtown Harbour this morning. They are presumed maliciously removed from their moorings as the likelihood of all three removed at the same time prompts suspicion! David Swinburne, Officer-in-Charge Courtown Coast Unit told WexfordLocal.com; “The removalContinue reading “Ringbouys removed at Courtown Harbour”
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Positive news for school secretaries and caretakers
By Dan Walsh Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne has welcomed the positive progress being made in relation to regularising pay and conditions for school secretaries and caretakers. Minister Browne, who along with his Fianna Fáil Party colleagues, campaigned for an end to the two tier structure which saw someContinue reading “Positive news for school secretaries and caretakers”
Discover free library services during Level 5
By Dan Walsh The five libraries across County Wexford at Bunclody, Enniscorthy, Gorey, New Ross and Wexford town are closed under Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions, but library services remain open to the public. You can continue to use your library 24/7 and free of charge online too! · join the library online; · download eBooks and eAudiobooks; · read magazinesContinue reading “Discover free library services during Level 5”
€92,265 for 3 Wexford coastal projects
By Dan Walsh Three Wexford organisations will benefit from EMFF Fisheries Local Action Group funding through the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine. Total funding amounts to €92,265. Our Lady’s Island’s Community Development group will receive €64,000 towards the development of a tourist interpretive centre. St. Kearns Rowing Club, Saltmills, benefits from €22,380 forContinue reading “€92,265 for 3 Wexford coastal projects”
North Wexford Park and Ride
By Dan Walsh Following a parliamentary question Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne T.D. has welcomed a commitment from Transport Minister, Eamon Ryan T.D., to review the assessment of North Wexford Park and Ride locations. The Transport Minister says that the National Transport Authority (NTA) will review the potential forContinue reading “North Wexford Park and Ride”
Wexford winner has Gold Cup in mind
By Dan Walsh It was the last race of the day before a local winner obliged at day two of the October racing festival at Bettyville Park on a fine and dry Bank Holiday Monday afternoon, but once again a competitive card and, possibly, the seasonal debut of the next Gold Cup winner? Eleven fixturesContinue reading “Wexford winner has Gold Cup in mind”
Man charged with €427,465 seizure at Rosslare Europort
Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in connection with the seizure by Customs Officials of €427,465 in cash at Rosslare Europort last Wednesday. The man, aged in his 30s, was arrested on Saturday, on suspicion of committing an offence contrary to Section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010,Continue reading “Man charged with €427,465 seizure at Rosslare Europort”
Vandals score ‘own goal’ at Bree pitch
By Dan Walsh An investigation is taking place into a serious incident at Bree United’s Astro pitch at Macmine were a vehicle was used to vandalise the surface in a mindless act of anti-social behaviour that occurred around 1.10am this morning. It appears that the intention was to drive across the pitch when the vehicleContinue reading “Vandals score ‘own goal’ at Bree pitch”
Gibberwell waves the Wexford flag
By Dan Walsh It did not take long for the locals to strike success at sunny Wexford this afternoon. The opening race, the Hook Head Maiden Hurdle, went to Gibberwell (16/5), named after a local townsland, trained at Rathangan by Brian Jordan for Wiliam Bates, Kimore, and ridden by Caim jockey JJ Slevin. The localContinue reading “Gibberwell waves the Wexford flag”
Sun shines for Wexford raiders in Meath
By Dan Walsh Low-lying sun was causing problems at the Meath point-to-point held at Fairyhouse, but it did not stop the Wexford raiders who left a trail of success. Three winners for Jamie Codd and a double for the Sean Doyle/Jamie Scallan combination were amongst the highlights. Jamie Codd teamed up with Gordon Elliott toContinue reading “Sun shines for Wexford raiders in Meath”
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