By Dan Walsh It is not unusual for public representatives to bring matters to public attention relating to serious public concerns about anti-social behaviour at seaside resorts along Wexford’s 250km beautiful coastline which are normally within the remit of the local authority bye-laws. Unsavoury practices such as excessive litter scattered around, erecting campsites at unauthorisedContinue reading “Zero tolerance for anti-social seaside menace”
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Byrne and D’Arcy share seats in Seanad
By Dan Walsh As the long-awaited new government gets down to the serious business of running the country the 60-member lower chamber, Seanad Éireann, will also be out of the starting blocks with large amounts of legislation to be considered and recommendations passed for Dáil Éireann to conduct its business. There has been considerable ‘noise’Continue reading “Byrne and D’Arcy share seats in Seanad”
Bertram Allen back to winning ways
Enniscorthy-born international showjumping star Bertram Allen, based in Germany these days, is back amongst the winners with a five-star victory in France last Friday. At the first five-star international showjumping fixture since the lifting of the Covid-19 restrictions, Allen took the top prize of €6,350 in the 1m50 speed event from a field of 54Continue reading “Bertram Allen back to winning ways”
Churches re-open under strict guidelines
By Dan Walsh Parish churches across the Diocese of Ferns opened their doors for Saturday and Sunday Mass for the first time in three months this evening, albeit, under strict public health guidelines regarding physical distancing and the maximum number of congregation for any liturgy is reduced in line with the size and capacity ofContinue reading “Churches re-open under strict guidelines”
Drugs and cash seized in Wexford
The Wexford Divisional Drug Unit assisted by Gardaí from Enniscorthy district have carried out a successful search of a house yesterday morning. Seized was approximately €11,500 worth of drugs in the form of ecstasy and cannabis. €6,000 worth of cash was also discovered in the search. One male was arrested at the scene and aContinue reading “Drugs and cash seized in Wexford”
Farewell to Wexford hurling legend Jack Harding
The Funeral Mass takes place today of John ‘Jack’Harding, Kilmacoe, Curracloe, who played a hero’s game at full forward on the Wexford team that beat Tipperary 2-15 to 0-11 in the 1960 All Ireland senior hurling final at Croke Park. He recently celebrated his 87th birthday and was a member of Shelmalier GAA Club. InContinue reading “Farewell to Wexford hurling legend Jack Harding”
Visit Wexford to rediscover the magic
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s champion of tourism promotion across County Wexford is VisitWexford who has launched a fresh campaign to encourage holidaymakers to make ‘the Sunny South East’ the ideal place to celebrate the Irish summer this year. The newly elected Chairman of Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy attended his first official engagement atContinue reading “Visit Wexford to rediscover the magic”
Restoration of speed limits on old N11
There is positive feedback from road users towards the re-introduction of the 100 km per hour speed limit along the old N11 which comes into effect in mid-July. The speed limit had been adjusted when the M11 opened last summer causing consternation to some road users. “The change to the Speed Limits is something thatContinue reading “Restoration of speed limits on old N11”
Anti-social concerns at new Wexford park
Gardai in Wexford town are to put extra officers on the beat and increase mobile patrols following allegations of anti-social behaviour issues involving youths at the recently opened Min Ryan Park at Killeens, on the outskirts of the town. Gardai have confirmed that extra resources have been assigned to the area to help with eradicatingContinue reading “Anti-social concerns at new Wexford park”
Save the Ballyhogue Famine Wall
By Dan Walsh President Donald Trump would be welcome in Ballyhogue where Wexford County Council has granted approval to commence a process to save a protected structure in the shape of a wall built as part of famine relief works in Ballyhogue. The Ballyhogue Famine Wall or Bellevue estate boundary wall, about one kilometre long,Continue reading “Save the Ballyhogue Famine Wall”
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