Dan Walsh

Wexford qualifies for All Ireland drama final

By Dan Walsh It was a case of keeping the best wine till the final curtain at St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, on Saturday night where Wexford Drama Group took the honours in the South Wicklow Drama Festival Open Section and earned the coveted passport to the RTÉ All Ireland Drama finals in a few weeks’Continue reading “Wexford qualifies for All Ireland drama final”

Point-to-point success continues

By Dan Walsh Three point-to-point fixtures across the country today (Sunday) and the Wexford success continues to roll on. There were three winners at Durrow, Co. Laois. Garrett Murphy is having a successful season with his four-year-olds and his good luck continued with a one and a half lengths victory by newcomer Crafted Pearl inContinue reading “Point-to-point success continues”

60th win for Shane O’Rourke at Ballycrystal

By Dan Walsh at Ballycrystal races Shane O’Rourke from Foulksmills rode his 60th point-to-point career winner at today’s Island fixture at Ballycrystal aboard the Devereux family home-bred gelding Onyerbike in the Winner of One Race. Three lengths was the winning margin for Onyerbike owned and bred by Jimmy Devereux, Rostoonstown Stud, Tacumshane, and trained byContinue reading “60th win for Shane O’Rourke at Ballycrystal”

Ballycrystal on Saturday for the races

By Dan Walsh Point-to-point action returns to Co. Wexford tomorrow (Saturday, March 22) when the Island Foxhounds race at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy. A strong entry of 98 has been received for the six-race card. First race at 1pm. The track passed a routine inspection today (Friday) and is in good order with a fine covering ofContinue reading “Ballycrystal on Saturday for the races”

Volunteers needed for Fleadh 2025

By Dan Walsh The 2025 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann takes place from August 3rd-10th in Wexford Town and preparations are coming together and before the official launch of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee is calling on the people of Wexford to volunteer. Over 600,000 visitors are expected to visit WexfordContinue reading “Volunteers needed for Fleadh 2025”

Enniscorthy Flood Relief remains a ‘political football’?

By Dan Walsh The Enniscorthy Flood Relief scheme was raised in Seanad Éireann yesterday (Wednesday) by Senator Cathal Byrne who brought the matter before Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform. Senator Byrne gave some background to the situation.“I thank the Minister of StateContinue reading “Enniscorthy Flood Relief remains a ‘political football’?”

Bob Dylan tribute coming to New Ross

By Dan Walsh It’s hard to avoid Bob Dylan these days. There’s the acclaimed new film A Complete Unknown, another film due based on Conor McPherson’s stage musical Girl From The North Country with a narrative twined around Dylan songs, and the on-line availability of his own sell-out Rough and Rowdy tours at the age of 83. Now along comesContinue reading “Bob Dylan tribute coming to New Ross”

Wexford to Wales undersea cable sold for €1bn

By Dan Walsh The Greenlink electricity interconnector between Great Island, Campile, in south-west Wexford and Pembrokeshire in Wales has been purchased by Equitix and Baltic Cable in a deal estimated to be worth €1 billion. The agreement with the private developers of the project, Partners Group, will take over the 504 MW electricity interconnector whichContinue reading “Wexford to Wales undersea cable sold for €1bn”

Change of ownership for local radio

By Dan Walsh Midlands 103 has announced an agreement to acquire the popular Wexford town-based radio station South East Radio. No financial detail has been disclosed. The proposed transaction is subject to standard closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Midlands 103 is part of the Tindle Group, which also operates local media outlets in the UKContinue reading “Change of ownership for local radio”

County Wexford Job Fest

By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber is bringing top employers and talented employees together for the County Wexford Job Fest later this month. The County Wexford Job Fest offers a fresh, modern approach, designed to encourage genuine, relaxed interactions between employers and local talent – in person. This is a valuable chance to highlight your business, connectContinue reading “County Wexford Job Fest”