Dan Walsh

Courtown swimmer raised €940 for RNLI

By Dan Walsh Brendan (Tack) Murphy raised €940 through donations and sponsorship when he completed the Christmas Day swim in Courtown Harbour.Courtown RNLI is Brendan’s favourite charity and he is a regular swimmer in Courtown during the summer months and uses the pool during the winter.He took to the sea on Christmas Day and raisedContinue reading “Courtown swimmer raised €940 for RNLI”

Young Wexford jockeys in winning form

By Dan Walsh The St. Brigid’s holiday weekend produced championship racing at the highest standard and a new generation of young jockeys from south Wexford were involved in the winning action; Conor Stone-Walsh from Cleariestown and Tiernan Power Roche from Tomhaggard. 18 years-old Stone-Walsh enjoyed his first major success in the saddle when he guidedContinue reading “Young Wexford jockeys in winning form”

Scallan and Tector share Ballinaboola doubles

By Dan Walsh at Ballinaboola races Heavier than expected overnight rain left the Ballinaboola track with difficult conditions and parking in the field was a non-runner, however, the misty rain cleared to sunshine during the afternoon, a race was divided to make it a 7-race point-to-point card, the event was successfully concluded with the highlightsContinue reading “Scallan and Tector share Ballinaboola doubles”

Courtown coastline taken away by the sea!

By Dan Walsh in Courtown Yesterday (Saturday) I paid a visit to Courtown and was directed towards the Courtown Kiltennel Walking Trail where I witnessed a trail of destruction in the wake of last week’s Storm Éowyn. Trees were taken out, and in fairness to the National Parks and Wildlife Service efforts to clear theContinue reading “Courtown coastline taken away by the sea!”

Courtown lifeboat launched

By Dan Walsh at Courtown Harbour Courtown RNLI volunteer crew were requested to launch their inshore lifeboat at 3.22pm last Friday by the Irish Coast Guard following reports of a person in difficulty. Weather conditions were favourable at the time with a slight south easterly wind and calm seas.Once the lifeboat was on scene, theContinue reading “Courtown lifeboat launched”

102 entries for Ballinboola on Sunday

By Dan Walsh 102 entries, including 19 for the first four-year-old maiden race of the year, completes the card for the Wexford Hunt point-to-point races taking place at Ballinaboola, New Ross, tomorrow (Sunday). First race at 1pm. Reports from the track say that “it is in great order with a good covering of grass” andContinue reading “102 entries for Ballinboola on Sunday”

Cathal Byrne elected to Seanad Éireann

By Dan Walsh Outgoing Cllr Cathal Byrne has been selected on the Cultural and Education panel and becomes a member of the 27th Seanad Éireann. He promises “to be a strong voice for Wexford.” Senator Byrne lost out on the fourth seat at last November’s General Election and afterwards was chosen by the Fine GaelContinue reading “Cathal Byrne elected to Seanad Éireann”

Co. Wexford Chamber honours Jimmy Gahan

By Dan Walsh Jimmy Gahan is one of Enniscorthy’s best known citizens and he has been honoured by County Wexford Chamber “for the many years of dedicated service he has provided to Enniscorthy.” Jimmy joined the former Enniscorthy Chamber as a Development Officer in 2018 and helped guide the Enniscorthy District through its integration withContinue reading “Co. Wexford Chamber honours Jimmy Gahan”

‘150k in February’ supporting children

By Dan Walsh LauraLynn Ireland’s Children’s Hospice invites people in Wexford to dust off their runners and challenge themselves to walk 150km throughout the month of February. LauraLynn is asking the public to take on the sponsored challenge, walking, jogging or running about 5.5km per day in February. The challenge is an important fundraiser forContinue reading “‘150k in February’ supporting children”

Lá Fhéile Bríde at Ballycarney

By Dan Walsh Saturday, February 1st marks the beginning of Spring and the celebration of Lá Fhéile Bríde, St Brigid’s Day. The day has long symbolised hope, renewal and the feminine. Monday is Brigid’s Day, a new Bank Holiday introduced for the first time in 2024, so the focus is on Brigid in the comingContinue reading “Lá Fhéile Bríde at Ballycarney”