Dan Walsh

Family links with Kilmore Quay RNLI

By Dan Walsh James Kehoe and his grandchildren Aisling, (13), Emily, (9), and Orla, (7), were rescued when their 7m boat broke down having sustained engine failure in Ballyteigue Bay, half a mile north west of Forlorn Point and the lifeboat under Coxswain Aidan Bates, went to the family’s aid and towed the vessel safelyContinue reading “Family links with Kilmore Quay RNLI”

€100,000 for Wexford town Library

By Dan Walsh Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform at the Department of Justice and Equality James Browne has welcomed the announcement of €100,000 in funding for Wexford town’s library. The grant will go towards general lighting energy efficiency upgrade works at the Mallin Street facility. “I welcome today’s announcement of €100,000Continue reading “€100,000 for Wexford town Library”

D’Arcy to step down from Seanad Éireann

By Dan Walsh Former Junior Finance Minister and Wexford TD Michael D’Arcy has tendered his resignation from Seanad Éireann to Tánaiste and Leader of Fine Gael Leo Varadkar to become Chief Executive of the Irish Association of Investment Management (IAIM), a representative body for the funds and investment industry. “I have made my fullest contributionContinue reading “D’Arcy to step down from Seanad Éireann”

Indian summer strikes at Monksgrange races

Dan Walsh The Bree Hunt point-to-point races went off splendidly in Indian summer conditions at Monksgrange, Rathnure, this afternoon, two races divided to extend into an eight-race card, but the spoils were evenly shared with no more than one victory each. The ground was fast and produced some excellent racing. Paloma Dove made all toContinue reading “Indian summer strikes at Monksgrange races”

Man (33) dies in Taghmon

A 33 years old man has died in a fatal single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 11:30pm last night (Saturday) at Newtown, near Taghmon. The driver of the car involved was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other occupants in the vehicle. The road is currently closed for technical examinationContinue reading “Man (33) dies in Taghmon”

Good day up North for Wexford raiders

By Dan Walsh The Northern point-to-point season opened today (Saturday) at Necarne, Co. Fermanagh, with two Wexford trained winners – Fern Arable for Denis Murphy, Ballyboy Stables, The Ballagh and High Stakes for John Walsh, Tinahely, who was winning for the second successive week to make it two victories from two runs. Fern Arable wasContinue reading “Good day up North for Wexford raiders”

Garranstackle restored to natural beauty

By Dan Walsh A conveyance of items destined for disposal that ended up illegally dumped on the side of the road from Clonmore Bridge to Ballymorris Cross (on the R730 between Ballymackessy and Killurin) in the townland of Garranstackle, overnight, has been removed. This matter was first noticed by a passer-by around 7.30pm on FridayContinue reading “Garranstackle restored to natural beauty”

Garranstackle road used for dumping

By Dan Walsh A conveyance of items destined for disposal appears to have taken a wrong turn and ended up illegally dumped on the side of the road from Clonmore Bridge to Ballymorris Cross (on the R730 between Ballymackessy and Killurin) in the townland of Garranstackle. Somebody took advantage of a small roadside recess toContinue reading “Garranstackle road used for dumping”

Deputy Murphy calls for daily ferry service from Rosslare to France

By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy made a strong speech in the Dáil on Wednesday warning the Government about the future of the supply chain when there will be queues of 7,000 trucks post-Brexit lasting for days and she is urging the Government to set up a daily ferry service from Ireland toContinue reading “Deputy Murphy calls for daily ferry service from Rosslare to France”

Call on Council to save Courtown Centre

By Dan Walsh There is strong local support for the Courtown Adventure and Leisure Centre be incorporated into the ownership and operation of Wexford County Council following the appointment of a liquidator to the business. A social media petition has been launched – #savecourtownpool On July 28th an application was made to the High CourtContinue reading “Call on Council to save Courtown Centre”