Author Archives: Dan Walsh

Lingstown to Aintree – One For Arthur

11-year-old One For Arthur has been retired having won seven of his 25 races, the highlight being the 2017 Randox Aintree Grand National.  When One For Arthur won the 2017 National it was heralded by the racing press as a win for Scotland because it was trained there by Lucinda Russell, however, the story ofContinue reading “Lingstown to Aintree – One For Arthur”

“A region moving forward”

By Dan Walsh The Ireland South East Development Office (ISEDO) has welcomed the significant government investment announced for the South East region this week. Waterford’s North Quays is to benefit from over €110 million in funding after the Government signed off on funding for the redevelopment project. Earlier this week it was announced that the South EastContinue reading ““A region moving forward””

Covid cancels Santa’s Enchanted Castle

By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy’s popular Santa’s Enchanted Castle family Christmas experience, due to commence on November 21st, has been cancelled. Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy said; “No doubt there will be disappointment among local children. When Government restrictions levels are clarified in early December Santa will make sure to conjure upContinue reading “Covid cancels Santa’s Enchanted Castle”

Ballyhogue Famine Wall receives protection

By Dan Walsh The famous Ballyhogue Famine Wall, in accordance with Section 55 of the Planning and Development Act (Amended), been formally added to the Record of Protected Structures following a public consultation. The decision was unanimously supported by members at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held by Microsoft Teams due to theContinue reading “Ballyhogue Famine Wall receives protection”

€100,000 for Clonroche Health Centre

By Dan Walsh The HSE will make available a grant €100,000 to support the redevelopment works at the waiting rooms area at Clonroche Health Centre. Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne has welcomed news. He told WexfordLocal.com; “Following several representations to the HSE, I’m delighted to learn that the HSEContinue reading “€100,000 for Clonroche Health Centre”

Death of top Gorey businessman

By Dan Walsh Many tributes have been paid to leading Gorey businessman, Sean Stafford, senior, who passed away at his home, Ramsfort Park, aged 89 years. Sean has been associated with the business, social and sporting activity links in the community and received many awards for his loyalty, commitment and contribution to the betterment ofContinue reading “Death of top Gorey businessman”

Jamie Codd on the double at New Ross

By Dan Walsh Overnight rain contributed to heavy conditions at Knockmullen House, New Ross, today, where the Wexford Foxhounds autumn point-to-point fixture took place. Jamie Codd enjoyed a nice double. He teamed up with Denis Murphy, Ballyboy Stables, The Ballagh, to score an eight lengths’ victory with Eddie Logue’s Tattersalls winner a fortnight ago, Fanamix,Continue reading “Jamie Codd on the double at New Ross”

Ellen’s a winner in Tipperary

By Dan Walsh Ellen Doyle, who trains at Coolgarrow Lane, near Enniscorthy, saddled her third winner of the season at Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary, today, when Talk Derby To Me was the seven lengths winner of the maiden race for five year old mares, ridden by Barry Stone, Cleariestown. Running in the colours of the BaltimoreContinue reading “Ellen’s a winner in Tipperary”

Gardai enforcing road safety

By Dan Walsh It has been a busy Friday for Gardaí across Co. Wexford while enforcing road traffic legislation. In Enniscorthy, an Avensis was seized as Gardaí using the mobility device discovered the driver was disqualified. He was arrested and charged to Court. The car was seized. In Gorey, the Divisional Roads Policing Unit detectedContinue reading “Gardai enforcing road safety”