Dan Walsh

Strong card for Saturday Wexford races

By Dan Walsh For the second Saturday in succession racing action takes place at Bettyville Park tomorrow, but sadly no spectators are permitted to attend on this occasion, as the fixture is run ‘behind closed doors’ under Government Covid-19 restriction guidelines. It is a seven-race card with all races attracting the maximum safety number ofContinue reading “Strong card for Saturday Wexford races”

No swimming at Duncannon beach

By Dan Walsh Do Not Swim notices have been issued for Duncannon beach after routine testing conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s Bathing Water Sampling Programme showed slightly elevated levels of bacteria. Following consultation with the HSE, the Council found it necessary to issue a Do Not Swim warning notice at the affected beach inContinue reading “No swimming at Duncannon beach”

€7m for Rosslare coastal protection

By Dan Walsh The Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Patrick O’Donovan TD, yesterday (Wednesday), visited Rosslare Strand to announce €7 million funding for further coastal protection and flood relief projects in the area. Minister O’Donovan met with local public representatives, Council officials and local business interests to seeContinue reading “€7m for Rosslare coastal protection”

Historic Donaghmore by the sea

By Dan Walsh Donaghmore “the Great Church” is a name that occurs in several parishes across the country, but Donaghmore, south-east of Gorey and close to Cahore, is an early medieval ecclesiastical site. The present ruins of the 18th or 19th century Church of Ireland parish church, dedicated to St. Patrick, is on the siteContinue reading “Historic Donaghmore by the sea”

James Browne appointed Minister of State

By Dan Walsh Wexford TD James Browne has been appointed Minister of State for Law Reform at the Department of Justice and Equality in place of Charles McConalogue, who was appointed Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The appointments were announced at the resumption of Dáil Éireann today by An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. MinisterContinue reading “James Browne appointed Minister of State”

Pedestrian dies in New Ross collision

Gardaí at New Ross are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian which occurred at approximately 9.50pm last night (Tuesday) on the N25 at Portersland, near New Ross. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when he was struck by a car. He was taken by ambulance to UniversityContinue reading “Pedestrian dies in New Ross collision”

€1.3m for Wexford walking and cycling

By Dan Walsh Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Eamon Ryan TD, believes that the way forward post Covid-19 is through walking and cycling and is stimulating the measures through the Active Travel Measures Allocations 2020 with the announcement of funding to Wexford County Council of €1,351, 098. Minister Ryan said; “The Active Travel grantContinue reading “€1.3m for Wexford walking and cycling”

€460,000 for Wexford ‘shovel ready’ projects

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has been allocated funding of €460,000 under the Climate Change Adaption Allocations 2020 by the Department of Transport, Tourism, and Sport, which will assist in repairs and safety measures carried out in sixteen projects damaged by severe weather events. Minister of State, Hildegarde Naughton TD, said: “The recent severeContinue reading “€460,000 for Wexford ‘shovel ready’ projects”

€25m funding for 3rd level institutions

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”

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”