Dan Walsh

Locals in winning form at Ballycrystal

By Dan Walsh at Ballycrystal The big talking point at the Ballinagore Harriers point-to-point at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, today was the bitter cold conditions, but it remained dry, there was competitive racing with good sized fields, and it was a successful day’s sport. Sallyville Lady won the opening maiden race for four-year-old mares for Ballindaggin handlerContinue reading “Locals in winning form at Ballycrystal”

Pierce Turner tells his story in ‘Living by the River’

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library Retiring Wexford politician of 40 years Brendan Howlin was at Wexford Library today where he proudly lauded Wexford’s award-winning musician Pierce Turner and officially launched his debut book of autobiographical short stories bearing the title Living by the River. Mr Howlin likened Pierce Turner to the great Patrick KavanaghContinue reading “Pierce Turner tells his story in ‘Living by the River’”

Oylegate – Enniscorthy Night Road Run

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The North Pole Express that once served its time on a busy bus route in London city stole the show at the annual Light Up the Night Road Run comprising of over 300 vehicles of all description -trucks, tractors and motorbikes, vintage and modern – which brought seasonal joy andContinue reading “Oylegate – Enniscorthy Night Road Run”

100 entries for Sunday’s Ballycrystal races

By Dan Walsh Exactly 100 entries have been received for the Ballinagore Harriers point-to-point taking place at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, tomorrow, Sunday. The first of six races is off at 12 noon. INH Course Inspector Pat Kelly reports that the going will be ‘good to yielding’, the track is beautifully laid out and there is aContinue reading “100 entries for Sunday’s Ballycrystal races”

Working to restore Gorey water supply

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann customers in Gorey may be experiencing disruptions to their water supply today because of power outages at the local treatment plants and a major burst to a water main in the town. Power outages caused by Storm Darragh has affected operations and crews are currently on the ground in GoreyContinue reading “Working to restore Gorey water supply”

€175m County Council budget for 2025

By Dan Walsh Elected members of Wexford County Council have approved a budget of €175,427,695 for the coming year. It represents an increase of €11.1 million on this year, with “the increased expenditure budget largely supported by increased grant income in the areas of Housing”. The council had already voted in favour of retaining theContinue reading “€175m County Council budget for 2025”

Wexford set to get a new Mayor

By Dan Walsh Wexford is set to get a new Mayor following the election of the present incumbent Cllr George Lawlor to Dáil Éireann at last week’s General Election. Lawlor was elected to the seat vacated by the retiring TD Brendan Howlin. Cllr Lawlor had a busy day at Saturday’s Count Centre but took aContinue reading “Wexford set to get a new Mayor”

Give families the wonder of Christmas

By Dan Walsh The annual Christmas church gate collections for the Society of St Vincent de Paul takes place this weekend – Saturday and Sunday- across all parishes throughout the Diocese of Ferns. The theme of this years’ appeal is “Helping to give Families the Wonder of Christmas” Bishop Ger Nash joins with all volunteersContinue reading “Give families the wonder of Christmas”

New Ross teacher receives top award

By Dan Walsh Post-Primary Education graduate, Grainne Lyng had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of her class’ status at the annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony which was held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently. In addition to receiving her Masters qualification, Grainne was honoured with the overall Student of the Year Award – presentedContinue reading “New Ross teacher receives top award”

Galbally and Bree Tractor Run

By Dan Walsh Galbally Sports & Leisure Club are calling for support for the Galbally Tractor Run and Bree Mini Tractor Run taking place next Sunday, December 8th. Tractor Run leaves Galbally at 1pm, Mini Tractor Run starts in Bree at 3pm.The organisers are appealing for donations of baked goods and volunteers to help onContinue reading “Galbally and Bree Tractor Run”