Wexford TD James Browne has welcomed a €25 million investment for capital works in 3rd level institutions including funding for colleges in the South-East. IT Carlow will receive €1,074,000 while Waterford IT will receive €1,114,000. Deputy Browne explained “this funding will allow for small scale capital investment and equipment needs based on the colleges ownContinue reading “€25m funding for 3rd level institutions”
Author Archives: Dan Walsh
Duncormick tales stored in the thatch
By Dan Walsh The closure of the village pub in the manner enforced by Covid-19 restrictions is unprecedented since the introduction of licensing laws in the final decades of the 19th century. Perhaps, the wording on the new Sammy Sinnott memorial seat in Duncormick sums up the emergency measures in simple terms that can beContinue reading “Duncormick tales stored in the thatch”
Man (70) dies in road collision near New Ross
A man in his 70s has died after the tractor he was driving overturned in a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Ballinabanogue, near New Ross, around 10.15am this morning. Emergency services rushed to the scene. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene and hisContinue reading “Man (70) dies in road collision near New Ross”
Liz Doyle double at local Wexford track
By Dan Walsh Local trainer Liz Doyle, who trains at Crossabeg on the outskirts of Wexford, was princess of Bettyville Park today where she saddled a double on a fine afternoon. There was a cracking finish to the second division of the mares maiden race at with Yabo (3/1) getting the better of the GordonContinue reading “Liz Doyle double at local Wexford track”
Saturday races ‘behind closed doors’
By Dan Walsh Ground staff have been putting the finishing touches to Bettyville Park in preparation for Saturday’s race meeting which will be run ‘behind closed doors’ in line with Government Covid-19 guidelines. Sadly, no spectators are allowed on this occasion. Plenty of local trainers have runners and some local jockeys in action too amongstContinue reading “Saturday races ‘behind closed doors’”
Prosperous days at Wellingtonbridge
By Dan Walsh The railway station at Wellingtonbridge is a desolate place these days, the remains of the 20-lever-frame signal cabin, platform and station buildings and some rusting tracks lie behind the level crossing gates, but the gaping landscape indicates that this was once a busy working railway serving a well populated historic area ofContinue reading “Prosperous days at Wellingtonbridge”
Euro challenge for Wexford primary schools
By Dan Wash With schools reopening after a long lockdown the primary aim will be to return to ‘normal’ in the classroom as quickly as possible, and no better way than tackling a challenge. Primary school pupils in Co. Wexford and around the country are being challenged to get creative in how they learn andContinue reading “Euro challenge for Wexford primary schools”
Safe to go back on the beaches
Good news for anyone who likes a dip in the sea. Wexford County Council has confirmed that following recent testing, the water quality at Ballymoney, Morriscastle, Boley Bay and Duncannon has returned to the usual excellent standard. As a result, the temporary prohibition on swimming at these beaches is being removed with effect from todayContinue reading “Safe to go back on the beaches”
Death of former Cllr Jimmy Curtis
By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy, is leading the community and county in paying tribute to former Cllr Jimmy Curtis, (82), 39 years a member of Wexford County Council, whose sad passing was announced this evening. “This evening, a true gentleman, a man who was an institution in his areaContinue reading “Death of former Cllr Jimmy Curtis”
Edenvale feeds off natures land
By Dan Walsh Is not it a devil when a pleasant Sunday afternoon arrives and there is nothing to do! Well, the hurling final was on in the park, but the Covid-19 restrictions ruled that one out, thought about a dip at Curracloe, but parking upsets people there these days and to keep the peaceContinue reading “Edenvale feeds off natures land”
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