Dan Walsh

Courtown crew ready for duty

By Dan Walsh Courtown RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew were tasked this Sunday afternoon after a person got into difficulties and following a call to the Coast Guard from a concerned member of the public. The person had become separated from his personal watercraft and although they were wearing a buoyancy aid, they were some distanceContinue reading “Courtown crew ready for duty”

Teenage cyclist in Enniscorthy crash

By Dan Walsh A teenage cyclist was rushed to Wexford General Hospital this evening following a collision with a car at the junction of Slaney Street with Island Road in Enniscorthy town. The incident occurred shortly after 5pm. The cyclist was travelling down Slaney Street when the brakes malfunctioned, and collided with a car turningContinue reading “Teenage cyclist in Enniscorthy crash”

Africa Day in Min Ryan Park

By Dan Walsh Min Ryan Park in Kileens on the outskirts of Wexford town is the place to be for a celebration of culture, community and connection on Sunday. It is Africa Day from 2-5pm and there is an open invitation to as many people as possible to get involved and share in the familyContinue reading “Africa Day in Min Ryan Park”

Enniscorthy finish to Rás Stage 3

By Dan Walsh at Ross Road, Enniscorthy Liam Flanagan of the APS Pro Cycling Team has won Stage 3 of Rás Tailteann after 155.6km from Mitchelstown to Enniscorthy today (Friday). The American claimed that victory, from a breakaway, solo just ahead of yesterday’s winner, and new yellow jersey, Tim Shoreman (Wheelbase Cabtech-Castelli). Once again, ConnContinue reading “Enniscorthy finish to Rás Stage 3”

Enniscorthy welcomes the Rás

By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy will host the finish of Stage 3 of the famous Rás Tailteann 5-day cycle race today (Friday) at Ross Road. The race will approach from the Carley’s Bridge direction and finish outside the main Showgrounds entrance at about 2.15pm. A podium will be erected at the finish with some music andContinue reading “Enniscorthy welcomes the Rás”

Wexford Garda Youth Awards 2026

By Dan Walsh The 10th annual Wexford Garda Youth Awards ceremony took place in Wexford County Council buildings acknowledging the achievements of young people who are making a difference in their own lives and in their communities within the Wexford Garda Division. The occasion was a huge success with over 120 people attending to celebrateContinue reading “Wexford Garda Youth Awards 2026”

Second ro-ro service on Rosslare to Belgium route

By Dan Walsh Finnlines is expanding its freight service between Rosslare Europort and Zeebrügge, Belgium, by adding a second ro-ro vessel to the route. The expansion will provide customers with increased capacity and more frequent departures between Ireland and mainland Europe. To meet growing customer demand, Finnlines is strengthening the service with the addition ofContinue reading “Second ro-ro service on Rosslare to Belgium route”

Gorey pupils experience farm life

By Dan Walsh Primary school pupils from Wicklow, Dublin, and Gaelscoil Moshíológ, Gorey, visited a working dairy farm in Wicklow as part of a hands-on educational initiative led by the National Dairy Council (NDC) through the EU School Milk Scheme. It is part of a wider national programme bringing up to 1,500 pupils to dairyContinue reading “Gorey pupils experience farm life”

Council says ‘No’ to Kilmichael Windfarm

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge meeting at Gorey Civic Offices Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council has voted 9-1 calling on Regnum Renewables to withdraw their proposal for Kilmichael Windfarm due to the overwhelming opposition to the project by the residents in the townlands of Mount Nebo, Craan Upper, Slievebawn, Monaseed Demense and Kilmichael Gorey.Continue reading “Council says ‘No’ to Kilmichael Windfarm”

Man (20s) dies near Ballindaggin

By Dan Walsh Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the R702 near Curragraigue, near Ballindaggin, Enniscorthy, yesterday (Monday). Emergency services responded following report of the collision, involving a car, that occurred at approximately 11.30am. The male driver of the car (aged in his 20’s) was pronouncedContinue reading “Man (20s) dies near Ballindaggin”