Dan Walsh

Council reject €10m funds for Enniscorthy town?

By Dan Walsh at special meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council There was a sensational scenario to a special meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council at the Council Chamber in the Presentation Centre today when all six sitting members of the Council failed to support the proposed planning application for Part VIII of the CivicContinue reading “Council reject €10m funds for Enniscorthy town?”

Search for Petmania’s ‘Puppy of the Year 2024’

By Dan Walsh Ireland’s most adorable pups are invited to compete for the coveted title of Petmania’s Puppy of the Year 2024, a celebration of the nation’s much-loved pets, culminating in a grand, ‘furry’ finale ceremony. Now in its 9th year, this popular annual competition has grown in popularity, with last year’s event attracting aContinue reading “Search for Petmania’s ‘Puppy of the Year 2024’”

Festy Ebosele makes the soccer headlines

By Dan Walsh Once owned by the international singer/songwriter Elton John and located not far from Greater London in Hertfordshire, Watford FC have announced the signing of Republic of Ireland international Festy Ebosele on a season-long loan from Italian side Udinese and the news is celebrated amongst soccer enthusiasts in Co. Wexford. Ebosele, who turnedContinue reading “Festy Ebosele makes the soccer headlines”

Call for better rail services from Rosslare and Wexford

By Dan Walsh The new late night 21.25hrs train service from Wexford to Gorey has been welcomed by South East on Track, who say “this connection provides public transport within Wexford later in the evening, while also facilitating rail travel to Dublin and Wicklow on the Gorey-Connolly service launched last year. The new service isContinue reading “Call for better rail services from Rosslare and Wexford”

Safety issues on Wexford’s rural roads?

By Dan Walsh It has been an underwhelming year from a weather viewpoint, however, as we connect with September this weekend has experienced a fine spell with good temperatures and the farming community is working every hour it can to save the harvest and bring the crops in safely. From my travelling experience today (Saturday)Continue reading “Safety issues on Wexford’s rural roads?”

Enniscorthy hosts children active event

By Dan Walsh Up to 30 children aged from 5 to 15 years of age from Pairc na gCon in Enniscorthy recently participated in a sports programme which introduced them to GAA sporting activities. Organised by Ray Harris, Wexford GAA Games Development Manager and Garret Kavanagh from Rapparees/Starlights GAA Club the event ran ever WednesdayContinue reading “Enniscorthy hosts children active event”

Taoiseach launches new €1.6m New Ross Famine Ship experience

By Dan Walsh The new Dunbrody Famine Ship visitor experience in New Ross, was officially opened on Friday by Taoiseach Simon Harris TD. This enhanced visitor experience follows an investment of €1.6million from the Department of Rural and Community Development, Fáilte Ireland, and Wexford County Council. The attendance included Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach Wexford CountyContinue reading “Taoiseach launches new €1.6m New Ross Famine Ship experience”

Low sunshine makes its mark at Wexford races

By Dan Walsh at Wexford races The eight-race card at Wexford races yesterday was saturated in sunshine, but while the good attendance and the punters basked in its rays, low sunlight caused problems for the final four races and all three steeplechases required jumping only three obstacles instead of six! The decision was taken inContinue reading “Low sunshine makes its mark at Wexford races”

8 Friday races at Wexford Racecourse

By Dan Walsh The popularity of the Wexford races is expanding within the industry and for the second meeting in succession the entry has been above average, thus necessitating an eight-race card and that takes place tomorrow (Friday) with the first race off at 3.20pm. The track is in excellent condition with the going expectedContinue reading “8 Friday races at Wexford Racecourse”

New Ross celebrates Olympian Sophie Becker

Report from New Ross by Dan Walsh It was sporting celebration time in New Ross last evening where a large crowd turned out for the official celebration homecoming for ‘Our Olympian’, the new world superstar from New Ross, Sophie Becker who won a silver medal at the 2024 European Athletics Championships with a team thatContinue reading “New Ross celebrates Olympian Sophie Becker”