By Dan Walsh Two point-to-point fixtures today (Sunday) produced success for six Wexford stables. At Ballindenisk, Co. Cork, Wexford raiders won both divisions of the four-year-old mares’ maiden race. Handler Michael Goff and his son, Harry took the first division with newcomer Tactic by two lengths while another newcomer Lake Nagambie won division two byContinue reading “Sunday half dozen for Wexford stables”
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Burst water main in Wexford Town
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst water main in Wexford Town and restore water to customers affected. The burst is impacting customers in Árd Carman and the surrounding areas. Repairs are expected to be completed by 7pm today (Sunday). Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng has assured customers that everyContinue reading “Burst water main in Wexford Town”
Eoin Staples is Champion Conditional Jockey
By Dan Walsh Duncormick-born rider Eoin Staples, 22, has won the coveted title ‘Champion Conditional Jockey’ and was honoured today (Saturday) at the Punchestown Festival where the 2025-’26 National Hunt season came to an end. Staples, who was stood down following a fall on Thursday which resulted in an arm injury, had three winners toContinue reading “Eoin Staples is Champion Conditional Jockey”
Sailors aided by Arklow and Rosslare lifeboats
By Dan Walsh Arklow and Rosslare Harbour RNLI came to the aid of two sailors in the early hours of Wednesday morning after their 24ft yacht got into difficultly. The crew on the sailing vessel requested assistance after having mechanical failure and losing power 15 miles south of Arklow. Due to the location of theContinue reading “Sailors aided by Arklow and Rosslare lifeboats”
May Day Wexford Lockout commemoration
By Dan Walsh at Wexford town Mayor of Wexford Cllr Garry Laffan laid a wreath at the 1911 Lockout Memorial at The Faythe, Wexford town, on Friday evening marking the conclusion of the prolonged industrial dispute which lasted for six months 1911-’12. Mayor Laffan welcomed everybody with a very special mention for those who hadContinue reading “May Day Wexford Lockout commemoration”
€2.6m for Enniscorthy storm floods
By Dan Walsh Mr. Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, has announced the approval of €6.6m to eight local authorities, to introduce interim flood protection measures, in response to flooding from Storm Chandra, earlier this year. Commenting Minister Moran, who visited communities impacted by Storm Chandra, said: “ForContinue reading “€2.6m for Enniscorthy storm floods”
Bring a chair to Gorey May Bush Féile
By Dan Walsh The Gorey May Bush Féile is an annual intergenerational community led festival featuring an exciting programme of FREE events from today Thursday, April 28th to Bank Holiday Monday, May 4th. The festival promotes, documents and shares the May Bush tradition and the wider customs, traditions and cultural connections of welcoming in Bealtaine in Co. Wexford andContinue reading “Bring a chair to Gorey May Bush Féile”
May festival weekend in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Enniscorthy will host the 11th annual Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival over the May Bank Holiday, officially launched by Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government James Browne TD at Enniscorthy Castle on Tuesday evening. This marked Minister Browne’s fifth time officiating the opening ceremony, during which he expressedContinue reading “May festival weekend in Enniscorthy”
Yacht crew rescued off Carnsore Point
By Dan Walsh At 12:10 pm on Monday, the Rosslare Harbour RNLI lifeboat crew were called by the Coast Guard to an incident two miles northeast of the Fundale Buoy off Carnsore Point. Weather conditions at the time were good with a light wind and good visibility. When the volunteer crew reached the scene theyContinue reading “Yacht crew rescued off Carnsore Point”
Press Exhibition opens in Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The AIB sponsored Press Photographer of the Year Exhibition has been officially opened by the Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government, James Browne TD in conjunction with the official launch of the 2026 Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival in Enniscorthy Castle this evening. The attendance included Senator CathalContinue reading “Press Exhibition opens in Enniscorthy Castle”
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