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”
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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”
Missing man (64) is safe and well
Sean Timmons, 64 years, who had been missing from his home in Enniscorthy since last Tuesday has been located safe and well. An Garda Siochana sought the public’s help in tracing Mr Timmons and wishes to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter.
Every vote counts for new Gorey school
By Dan Walsh Three weeks ago, Minister for Education and Skills, Norma Foley TD, announced that Gorey would be getting a long awaited and much needed new, state of the art secondary school next year. The Department of Education has handed the decision as to who would run this school to parents; the parents in the areaContinue reading “Every vote counts for new Gorey school”
€5,000 for Wexford Communities Fund
By Dan Walsh Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne has welcomed the allocation of €5,000 to Wexford Community Sponsorship Group through the 2020 Communities Integration Fund. “The Communities Integration Fund provides communities with an opportunity to lead integration activities, which reflect and support their own diversity. Community Sponsorship Groups offerContinue reading “€5,000 for Wexford Communities Fund”
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