Author Archives: Dan Walsh

Girl (8) dies following assault at New Ross

By Dan Walsh Gardaí are investigating the circumstances in which an 8-year-old girl has died following a fatal assault at a domestic residence on Lower William Street, New Ross last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at around 11.45pm. The girl was taken to University Hospital Waterford for treatment but has since passedContinue reading “Girl (8) dies following assault at New Ross”

Rob James treble at Borris House

By Dan Walsh A treble for Rob James at the Carlow Farmers Foxhounds point-to-point at Borris House today takes the Killanne rider to the 14-winner mark for the season and tonight he shares the leadership of the point-to-point riders’ championship with Barry O’Neill. James won the maiden race for four-year-old mares on newcomer Heron InContinue reading “Rob James treble at Borris House”

Murphy, Browne, Mythen and Lawlor are the Wexford winners

By Dan Walsh at the Wexford Count Centre It’s all over at the Wexford Count Centre and the Wexford constituency team for the 34th Dáil is Verona Murphy (Non-Party), James Browne (Fianna Fail), Johnny Mythen (Sinn Fein) and George Lawlor (The Labour Party). Verona Murphy was elected on the First Count last night with 11,340Continue reading “Murphy, Browne, Mythen and Lawlor are the Wexford winners”

3 Wexford TDs elected in Wicklow-Wexford

By Dan Walsh County Wexford will have seven TD’s in the 34th Dáil, which is an unprecedented achievement after three candidates from Wexford have been elected to the new 3-seat Wicklow-Wexford constituency. The official declaration was made at the Count Centre in Kilanerin Community Centre. Newcomer Brian Brennan (Fine Gael) topped the poll with 10,339Continue reading “3 Wexford TDs elected in Wicklow-Wexford”

Brennan, Byrne and Ó Súilleabháin dominate in new Wicklow-Wexford constituency.

By Dan Walsh The count in the new 3-seat Wicklow-Wexford constituency will recommence this Sunday morning at 9am at the Count Centre in Kilanerin Community Centre. There appears to be an extraordinary result emerging with all three seats going the way of North Wexford candidates – Brian Brennan (Fine Gael), Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fáil) andContinue reading “Brennan, Byrne and Ó Súilleabháin dominate in new Wicklow-Wexford constituency.”

Victorious Verona Murphy tops the poll

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Count Centre Outgoing Deputy Verona Murphy has been elected on the first count in the Wexford constituency with 11,340 first preferences. Her surplus of 838 is now being distributed by the Returning Officer Deirdre Burke. Verona has been afforded a rousing reception by her many followers who were in attendanceContinue reading “Victorious Verona Murphy tops the poll”

Live from Wexford Count Centre Verona Murphy set to top the poll

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Count Centre By Dan Walsh at Wexford Count Centre In the last few minutes the spotlight has been focused on poll topper elect Verona Murphy. Ms. Murphy will come in with about 11,000 first preference votes. The official tally figures for Wexford constituency have just become available and it looksContinue reading “Live from Wexford Count Centre Verona Murphy set to top the poll”

Emigrant Park putting New Ross on tourism map!

By Dan Walsh The Emigrant Park in New Ross was recognised at the prestigious Excellence in Local Government Awards recently, winning the title of Best Municipal District Initiative Award. Cllr Bridín Murphy, Cathaoirleach of the New Ross Municipal District, said “As Cathaoirleach of the New Ross Municipal District I would like to congratulate everyone one involved inContinue reading “Emigrant Park putting New Ross on tourism map!”

It’s Friday. It’s Polling Day. Get out and have your say in General Election 2024.

By Dan Walsh The General Election for the 34th Dáil takes place today, November 29th with polling stations open from 7am to 10pm in the new 4-seat Wexford constituency and the new 3-seat Wicklow-Wexford constituency. WexfordLocal.com is urging everybody to cast their vote. Make sure you are on the register! If you didn’t get aContinue reading “It’s Friday. It’s Polling Day. Get out and have your say in General Election 2024.”