Dan Walsh

Bree prays for soul of Molly Leacy, (102)

By Dan Walsh A prayer of remembrance was read at Masses in Bree Church last weekend as the congregation learned of the sad passing of Molly Leacy at her home in Manchester last Wednesday. A native of Bree who never lost contact with her birthplace, she was in her 103rd year. Born at Knockduff Lane,Continue reading “Bree prays for soul of Molly Leacy, (102)”

Community Calendar 2025 is launched

By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford The Community Team at Wexford County Council launched its Community Calendar 2025 and presented the first calendar to Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council at County Hall, Wexford, today. Cllr Breen said; “Following the success of the first calendar in 2024, I’m delighted to see theContinue reading “Community Calendar 2025 is launched”

€4.9m for new Gorey sports complex

By Dan Walsh Funding of €4.9 million has been allocated under the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media for the first phase development of a new sports complex at the former St. Waleran’s Demesne site to the north of Gorey. Wexford County Council is ‘match’ funding theContinue reading “€4.9m for new Gorey sports complex”

Wexford success at Pride of Place awards

By Dan Walsh The Rocks Community Area consisting of Maudlintown and surrounding areas in Wexford Town took first place in the Urban Neighbourhood category at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards held at a gala ceremony in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan, last Saturday night. Fethard-on-Sea Community Development Association took runner-up in the population 1000-2000Continue reading “Wexford success at Pride of Place awards”

Doubles for Bowe, O’Neill and Stone

By Dan Walsh at Knockmullen House, New Ross Pleasant conditions prevailed at Wexford Foxhounds point-to-point at Knockmullen House, New Ross, this afternoon where the highlights were a double each for handler Colin Bowe and riders Barry O’Neill and Barry Stone. Colin Bowe and Barry O’Neill struck winning form in the 10-runner opening maiden race forContinue reading “Doubles for Bowe, O’Neill and Stone”

Seeking applications from Wexford sports clubs

By Dan Walsh Applications from sports clubs in Co. Wexford and beyond are now being invited under the fifth Texaco Support for Sport initiative in which a fund of €130,000 will be divided in €5,000 amounts and distributed to successful applicants in each of the twenty-six counties. Leading the adjudication process once again is TexacoContinue reading “Seeking applications from Wexford sports clubs”

Woman (29) missing from Wexford town

UPDATE; Monday, November 11th; Ann Lambe Murphy / Murray, 29 years old, who was reported missing since Thursday, November 7th, 2024, has been located safely. No further media action is required. An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance. Gardaí in Wexford are appealing to the public forContinue reading “Woman (29) missing from Wexford town”

Good outlook for Sunday racing at New Ross

By Dan Walsh A strong entry of 90 has been received for the Wexford Foxhounds point-to-point races at Knockmullen House, New Ross, tomorrow (Sunday). The first race starts at 12.30pm. Reports from the track say that “the track is in very good condition”, the ground is described as “yielding, good to yielding in places”, theContinue reading “Good outlook for Sunday racing at New Ross”

Shop Local Gift Card gone live in Co. Wexford

By Dan Walsh Backed by County Wexford Chamber, the new County Wexford Shop Local Gift Card is a single gift card for the four districts of County Wexford – Enniscorthy, Gorey, New Ross, and Wexford Town. Businesses in County Wexford say the new gift card has benefits over the previous paper vouchers, including ease ofContinue reading “Shop Local Gift Card gone live in Co. Wexford”

They’re off for the 2024 General Election!

By Dan Walsh It’s official! Taoiseach Simon Harris was in Áras an Uachtaráin today with President Michael D. Higgins for the dissolution of the 33rd Dáil and polling day is confirmed for Friday, November 29th. Tonight, social media is coming alive with candidates seeking the votes and ladders are in keen demand as hundreds ofContinue reading “They’re off for the 2024 General Election!”