Author Archives: Dan Walsh

Donnchadh’s treble success day at Ballycrystal

By Dan Walsh at Ballycrystal Donnchadh Doyle was the hero of the winner’s enclosure at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, at today’s Ballinagore Harriers point-to-point, where he saddled three of the six winners. Local rider Rob James enjoyed treble success. Denis Murphy also recorded a double. Donnchadh Doyle’s first winner was Madam Blue ridden by Alan Harney inContinue reading “Donnchadh’s treble success day at Ballycrystal”

Motorcyclist (50s) dies at Barntown

By Dan Walsh A man in his 50s has died in a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on the R738 at Knockeen, Barntown, shortly before 6.15pm yesterday evening. He was pronounced dead at the scene, His body has since been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford, where a post-mortem examination will take place. NoContinue reading “Motorcyclist (50s) dies at Barntown”

Meeting of Enniscorthy Community Watch 

By Dan Walsh Concerns are growing in and around Enniscorthy town centre at the rise of anti-social behaviour and recently reported nocturnal damage to property and vehicles. In response, a public meeting is planned for Monday, January 20th at 8.30pm in the Farm Centre, Mill Park Road. All are welcome. Organised by Alfie O’Sullivan ofContinue reading “Meeting of Enniscorthy Community Watch “

All set for Ballycrystal races on Sunday

By Dan Walsh Ballinagore Harriers point-to-point races takes place tomorrow (Sunday) at Ballycrystal, near Kiltealy, with an entry of 65 and the first race off at 12.30pm. Ground conditions are expected to be ‘yielding’ and there is good news on the weather front. Expect a dry and cloudy day with possibly some light drizzle. JustContinue reading “All set for Ballycrystal races on Sunday”

Wexford Chamber hosts Political Leaders

County Wexford Chamber will host a unique Political Leaders Summit with the county’s newly elected TDs and an Ireland South MEP on Monday, February 17th. Set to take place at 6pm in the prestigious National Opera House, Wexford, this event will feature a panel discussion with Brian Brennan TD, Malcolm Byrne TD, George Lawlor TD,Continue reading “Wexford Chamber hosts Political Leaders”

Drug seizure at Rosslare Europort

A man in his 20s remains in Garda custody this morning following a drug seizure at Rosslare Europort yesterday (Friday). 13.4 kilos of herbal cannabis with a value of €268,000 was discovered by Revenue officers when an accompanied freight unit that had disembarked a ferry from Dunkirk, France was stopped and searched. A man inContinue reading “Drug seizure at Rosslare Europort”

Castlebridge crash victim is named

By Dan Walsh The man who died in a road traffic collision on the R742 at Johnstown, Castlebridge, has been named locally. 48-year-old Jonathon (John) Kavanagh, Ballinablake, Curracloe, was travelling on his motorcycle when it was involved in a collision with a car at approximately 9.20am last Wednesday morning. He was pronounced deceased at theContinue reading “Castlebridge crash victim is named”

Tionscadal Gaeilge Ildánach Seolta i gContae Loch Garman

Tá infheistíocht déanta ag an gClár Éire Ildánach i gComhairle Contae Loch Garman i sé thionscadal a chuireann úsáid agus grá na Gaeilge chun cinn ar fud contae Loch Garman trína tograí cruthaitheacha. Tógann na tograí chur chuige poballárnach chun caidreamh fiúntach a chruthú leis an teanga agus chun muinín a chothú ina úsáid agContinue reading “Tionscadal Gaeilge Ildánach Seolta i gContae Loch Garman”

‘As Gaeilge’ Creative Projects launched

By Dan Walsh The Creative Ireland programme at Wexford County Council has invested in six projects that, through creativity, promote the love and use of the Irish language across the county. Taking a community-centred approach, the projects will encourage meaningful interactions with the language and promote confidence of its use at all levels. Selected through anContinue reading “‘As Gaeilge’ Creative Projects launched”