Dan Walsh

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”

Racing ‘D Day’ for all the Doyles

By Dan Walsh It was an amazing point-to-point Saturday across the country as five handlers named Doyle shared eight winners between them at Loughanmore, Co. Antrim, and Ballycrystal at the foot of Mount Leinster today with Cormac (2), Donnchadh (2) and Sean (1) from the Ballindaggin family, Mary Ellen (2) from Coolgarrow, Enniscorthy, and PatContinue reading “Racing ‘D Day’ for all the Doyles”

€427,500 seized at Rosslare Europort

Revenue officers were granted a three-month cash detention order by Judge John Cheatle at Wexford District Court this morning (Friday). This followed the seizure yesterday (Wednesday) of almost €427,500 at Rosslare Europort when, because of routine profiling and with the assistance of detector dog Flynn, Revenue officers stopped a UK registered vehicle boarding a ferryContinue reading “€427,500 seized at Rosslare Europort”

Kerosene spill in New Ross

By Dan Walsh Irish Water working in partnership with Wexford County Council are investigating a kerosene spill in the wastewater network in Bosheen, New Ross. Crews are working to establish the extent of the spillage and will carry out a clean-up operation afterwards. While the clean-up works take place, there may be a risk of intermittent odours. If odour issues are noted,Continue reading “Kerosene spill in New Ross”

New store opens in Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh A new shopping experience, Home Sav€rs Store, opened its doors at 5-8 Rafter St., Enniscorthy, this morning in a sanitised ceremony without fanfare or handshakes, just some brand coloured balloons at the entrance, due to Covid-19 restrictions. The second store in Co. Wexford (the other is in Wexford town) was officially openedContinue reading “New store opens in Enniscorthy”

Lifeboat crews prevented ‘serious loss of life’

By Dan Walsh “If it wasn’t for the work of the three lifeboat crews out in force eight conditions I fear there could have been a serious loss of life,” that is the opinion of Rosslare RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager David Maloney, speaking in the wake of yesterday’s dramatic sea rescue off Hook Head. “IContinue reading “Lifeboat crews prevented ‘serious loss of life’”

Additional funds for Justice and Equality

By Dan Walsh Following his first Budget as Minister of State for Law Reform, Wexford TD James Browne has welcomed the additional funding for the Department of Justice and Equality within the 2021 Budget – a record €3 billion allocation to fund important changes within the Justice sector for next year. This amounts to anContinue reading “Additional funds for Justice and Equality”

“Only place in Europe where church closure exists,”; Bishop Brennan

By Dan Walsh The Bishop of Ferns, Dr. Denis Brennan has written a Pastoral Letter to the people of the Diocese of Ferns for the month of November in which he asks that the people of the Diocese now double down on their efforts to reduce the instances of Coronavirus and that throughout November (theContinue reading ““Only place in Europe where church closure exists,”; Bishop Brennan”