Dan Walsh

Indian summer strikes at Monksgrange races

Dan Walsh The Bree Hunt point-to-point races went off splendidly in Indian summer conditions at Monksgrange, Rathnure, this afternoon, two races divided to extend into an eight-race card, but the spoils were evenly shared with no more than one victory each. The ground was fast and produced some excellent racing. Paloma Dove made all toContinue reading “Indian summer strikes at Monksgrange races”

Man (33) dies in Taghmon

A 33 years old man has died in a fatal single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 11:30pm last night (Saturday) at Newtown, near Taghmon. The driver of the car involved was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other occupants in the vehicle. The road is currently closed for technical examinationContinue reading “Man (33) dies in Taghmon”

Good day up North for Wexford raiders

By Dan Walsh The Northern point-to-point season opened today (Saturday) at Necarne, Co. Fermanagh, with two Wexford trained winners – Fern Arable for Denis Murphy, Ballyboy Stables, The Ballagh and High Stakes for John Walsh, Tinahely, who was winning for the second successive week to make it two victories from two runs. Fern Arable wasContinue reading “Good day up North for Wexford raiders”

Garranstackle restored to natural beauty

By Dan Walsh A conveyance of items destined for disposal that ended up illegally dumped on the side of the road from Clonmore Bridge to Ballymorris Cross (on the R730 between Ballymackessy and Killurin) in the townland of Garranstackle, overnight, has been removed. This matter was first noticed by a passer-by around 7.30pm on FridayContinue reading “Garranstackle restored to natural beauty”

Garranstackle road used for dumping

By Dan Walsh A conveyance of items destined for disposal appears to have taken a wrong turn and ended up illegally dumped on the side of the road from Clonmore Bridge to Ballymorris Cross (on the R730 between Ballymackessy and Killurin) in the townland of Garranstackle. Somebody took advantage of a small roadside recess toContinue reading “Garranstackle road used for dumping”

Deputy Murphy calls for daily ferry service from Rosslare to France

By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy made a strong speech in the Dáil on Wednesday warning the Government about the future of the supply chain when there will be queues of 7,000 trucks post-Brexit lasting for days and she is urging the Government to set up a daily ferry service from Ireland toContinue reading “Deputy Murphy calls for daily ferry service from Rosslare to France”

Call on Council to save Courtown Centre

By Dan Walsh There is strong local support for the Courtown Adventure and Leisure Centre be incorporated into the ownership and operation of Wexford County Council following the appointment of a liquidator to the business. A social media petition has been launched – #savecourtownpool On July 28th an application was made to the High CourtContinue reading “Call on Council to save Courtown Centre”

Anti-social ‘grave robbers’

By Dan Walsh Anti-social behavour raises its ugly head in many forms, but few acts of destruction are as despicable as damage to family graves in lonely graveyards. Matters of this nature were raised at Monday’s meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held under Covid-19 government guideline restrictions in the Riverside Park Hotel. Cllr JohnContinue reading “Anti-social ‘grave robbers’”

Local journalist chairs EV summit

By Dan Walsh Local journalist Caroline Kidd has been announced as the chair of this year’s Electric Vehicle Summit, an event, organised by iQuest & Business Post Live, and a high-level business forum to discuss the future of electric vehicles (EVs) in Ireland based on the dual themes of business engagement and thought leadership fromContinue reading “Local journalist chairs EV summit”

Carrigfoyle Activity Centre is progressing

By Dan Walsh Works on Phase One of the Carrigfoyle Activity Centre includes access road, car park, trails and services, and will be completed shortly, meanwhile draft design drawings for Phase Two of the €3 million development of an Activity Building on the site have been prepared by Wexford County Council’s Architect Department. Chief ExecutiveContinue reading “Carrigfoyle Activity Centre is progressing”