Dan Walsh

Brave efforts at Tara Hill fire

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal Council monthly meeting At today’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, Cathaoirleach Cllr Oliver Walsh recalled the ‘serious incident of the fire on Tara Hill over the weekend” and he commended the bravery of everyone involved including the fire service, road crews, Gardaí, Coillte, the AirContinue reading “Brave efforts at Tara Hill fire”

Enniscorthy bans street advertising!

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Billboards will be banned in Enniscorthy, and any remaining after May 31st will be removed by Wexford County Council, it was revealed at today’s (Tuesday) Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting held in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre. Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach, presided. The meeting heard thatContinue reading “Enniscorthy bans street advertising!”

Water supply issues in Wexford Town

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply to customers in the Cluain Dara area of Wexford Town who are experiencing a disruption to their water supply following an issue with the local network. Water service crews have been dispatched and are carrying out the required works, with every effort being made toContinue reading “Water supply issues in Wexford Town”

Eugene waves farewell to lifeboat

By Dan Walsh RNLI volunteer lifeboat coxswain Eugene Kehoe has retired from his station at Kilmore Quay after nearly 50 years’ service. During National Volunteer Week in Ireland, the RNLI acknowledged Eugene for his dedicated service and noted their dependency on volunteers for over 200 years. Kilmore Quay RNLI celebrated the retirement of Eugene KeoghContinue reading “Eugene waves farewell to lifeboat”

Tara Hill fire is under control

By Dan Walsh A major outbreak of fire at Tara Hill, raging since Sunday afternoon, is under control tonight. An Air Corps helicopter unit arrived at 12.40pm today (Monday) and has been very successful in dispersing water and reducing the fire, prioritising residential areas. The fire moved from a traditional in-flame phase to dampening down.Continue reading “Tara Hill fire is under control”

Fire crews remain on Tara Hill

By Dan Walsh Five firefighting crews continue to be present at the site of a fire on Tara Hill in North Wexford, this afternoon after working through the night. The crews, from Gorey, Bunclody, Arklow and Carnew, are currently keeping the fire under control, with assistance from Coillte, Gardaí and local farmers, through the supply ofContinue reading “Fire crews remain on Tara Hill”

Large fire engulfs Tara Hill

By Dan Walsh Firefighters, Gardaí and local farmers spent Sunday afternoon and late into the night working to control a fire that affected vegetation on Tara Hill in North Wexford. The fire began in gorse and old vegetation on the eastern side of the hill. It was noticed around 2 pm, assisted by a seaContinue reading “Large fire engulfs Tara Hill”

Another treble for Barry O’Neill

By Dan Walsh Barry O’Neill achieved a treble success at Ballindenisk, Co. Cork today, marking his 55th win of the season and securing his eighth national point-to-point riders’ championship with two weeks remaining. Two of O’Neill’s winners today were for champion handler Colin Bowe; Axel Bleue by eight lengths in division one of the maidenContinue reading “Another treble for Barry O’Neill”

Colm Tóibín’s play awarded All-Ireland drama accolade

By Dan Walsh Ballyduff Drama Group won the 2025 RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival at Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone. The results were announced last night, with nine groups contesting the finals, including three from Co. Wexford. The Waterford thespians superbly presented ‘The Blackwater Lightship’ based on the book of the same name by Colm TóibínContinue reading “Colm Tóibín’s play awarded All-Ireland drama accolade”

Summer party atmosphere at Wexford races

By Dan Walsh at Wexford races The Wexford races today were attended by a large crowd, with participants enjoying the sunny weather. The event included a stag party and hen party, contributing to a festive environment. Two Wexford jockeys kept the local punters happy too! Wexford amateur Luke Murphy from Gorey got the locals offContinue reading “Summer party atmosphere at Wexford races”