Dan Walsh

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”

Church ‘strongly recommends’ face coverings

The Diocese of Ferns has reaffirmed its commitment to social distancing and proper sanitisation in all churches and buildings. In a statement issued this week, the Diocese said the following; “In solidarity with the vast majority of our fellow citizens who actively promote and pursue as safe an environment as possible – in their homes,Continue reading “Church ‘strongly recommends’ face coverings”

Living history and heritage of Bannow Bay

By Dan Walsh A visit to Bannow is always refreshing. Snooping in the footprints of the Normans who took full advantage of the beautiful bay to set foot on Irish soil for the first time in 1169 and changed the course of Irish history. Today, the Norman Trail is part of our history and heritage.Continue reading “Living history and heritage of Bannow Bay”

‘Do Not Swim’ notices at 3 Wexford beaches

By Dan Walsh Do Not Swim notices have been erected at Ballymoney North (Blue Flag and Identified Bathing Beach), Duncannon (Identified Bathing Beach) and Booley Bay Beach (Green Coast each) after routine testing conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s bathing water sampling programme showed breaches of the mandatory levels for E.coli and Intestinal Enterococci atContinue reading “‘Do Not Swim’ notices at 3 Wexford beaches”

43 premises without power in Clonroche

By Dan Walsh Forty-three customers are without power tonight in the Clonroche area and ESB Networks estimate it may be 10.45am tomorrow before service is fully restored. The fault was first reported at 10.40pm. Earlier tonight 97 premises in the Mulgannon district of Wexford town were without power as crews from ESB Networks worked toContinue reading “43 premises without power in Clonroche”