Dan Walsh

Taoiseach and Minister visits Gorey and Arklow

By Dan Walsh Last Friday was a busy day for Fine Gael in the new North Wexford and South Wicklow constituency and, in particular for local General Election candidate Brian Brennan who was delighted to welcome Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohue and An Taoiseach Simon Harris to events in Gorey and Arklow. The visitContinue reading “Taoiseach and Minister visits Gorey and Arklow”

Two Sunday wins for Wexford stables

By Dan Walsh Seven races at today’s point-to-point fixture at Castletown-Geoghegan, Co. Westmeath, and two Wexford trained winners for Colin Bowe and Sean Doyle. The maiden race for four-year-olds was ‘divided’ and success came in division two for the Colin Bowe handled Bonaparte’s Retreat, in the Milestone Bloodstock Ltd colours, ridden by Rob James andContinue reading “Two Sunday wins for Wexford stables”

Champions Colin and Barry setting an early pace

By Dan Walsh Multi-times point-to-point championship winners Colin Bowe and Barry O’Neill set an early pace in the 2024-’25 championship when winning the opening race of the new season with Auntie Lacey in the maiden race for four-year-old mares at Toomebridge, Co. Antrim today (Saturday). The Kiltealy team had two and a quarter lengths toContinue reading “Champions Colin and Barry setting an early pace”

Gorey embraces ‘Make Way Day’

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council and Gorey Pedestrian and Cycling Association have supported the ‘Make Way Day’ campaign, an annual event led by the Disability Federation of Ireland that brings the disability and wider community together to consider the needs of people with disabilities in shared public spaces. In Gorey recently, Wexford County Council’sContinue reading “Gorey embraces ‘Make Way Day’”

The greening of Enniscorthy Castle

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle It was dark and damp in Enniscorthy this evening, but the brightness shone through as Enniscorthy Castle was lit up in the colour green in recognition of World Mental Health Day which takes place next Thursday, October 10th. The event, now in its second year, was organised by localContinue reading “The greening of Enniscorthy Castle”

Tributes to famous Irish-American Emmett O’Connell

By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to Emmett O’Connell, (88), who died at his home, Raheenduff House, Foulkesmills, on September 14th, and who, in 2015, was inducted into the Irish America Hall of Fame in a ceremony in New Ross and New York and was a Knight of St Gregory the Great, Knight ofContinue reading “Tributes to famous Irish-American Emmett O’Connell”

800,000 litres of water saved in Wexford every day!

By Dan Walsh A massive 800,000 litres of water have been saved in Wexford every day following the detection of 70 major leaks across the county so far this year. The daily water savings are so significant that in the first half of this year alone that they would meet the daily demand of overContinue reading “800,000 litres of water saved in Wexford every day!”

Wexford entry qualifies for World Designer of the Year

By Dan Walsh A Wexford entry in the Junk Kouture Dublin City Final held at the RDS Dublin is amongst 10 teams set to represent Ireland in the Junk Kouture World Final, where they will compete for the prestigious title of World Designer of the Year. These teams will be competing for the ultimate titleContinue reading “Wexford entry qualifies for World Designer of the Year”

Busy drama season for Bunclody Kilmyshall

By Dan Walsh Last Friday night, in Redmond’s Loft, Bunclody Kilmyshall Drama Group launched its 2024-’25 season of plays, in the company of friends, performers, members past and present and sponsors. At the launch, Chairman Rory Kinsella expressed his pride in the group having three shows in preparation, one of which was written by aContinue reading “Busy drama season for Bunclody Kilmyshall”

Conor Robinson appointed President of County Wexford Chamber

By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has announced the appointment of Conor Robinson as its new President, a position effective since the annual general meeting on September 30. At the annual general meeting, Conor outlined his vision for County Wexford Chamber, which includes building on the work done by his immediate predecessors, Lorcan Kinsella andContinue reading “Conor Robinson appointed President of County Wexford Chamber”