Dan Walsh

Music is silent and lights out at ‘The Stores’

By Dan Walsh at Wexford There is massive shock in social circles in Wexford town with the devastating news that Wexford’s iconic late night and music venue – The Centenary Stores on Charlotte Street – is closed. First opened in 1988 by the late Michael Tierney ‘The Stores’ as it was affectionately called was oneContinue reading “Music is silent and lights out at ‘The Stores’”

Man (44) missing from Wexford town

UPDATE Monday, November 4th: Daniel Pender, 44 years who was missing from his home in Wexford since Thursday, October 31st, 2024 has been located safe and well. Gardaí are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 44-year-old Daniel Pender who is reported missing from his home in Wexford town since Thursday, October 31st, 2024. DanielContinue reading “Man (44) missing from Wexford town”

‘Points’ success keeps on coming!

By Dan Walsh Today’s point-to-point action was at Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary and winners from three separate Wexford stables were recorded. Barry O’Neill and Colin Bowe took the opening maiden race for four-year-old maidens with newcomer Adamas in the colours of Brian Acheson. The winning distance was five lengths and Adamas is now likely to goContinue reading “‘Points’ success keeps on coming!”

Michelle O’Neill bids for a Dail seat

By Dan Walsh While it will be the end of next week before the polling day date on Friday, November 29th is officially announced by the government the General Election campaign is ‘unofficially’ in full flight in the two constituencies serving Co. Wexford – Wexford constituency (4 seats) and the new South Wicklow North WexfordContinue reading “Michelle O’Neill bids for a Dail seat”

Blackwater are Tidy Towns’ winners again!

By Dan Walsh Renowned for generations as ‘Beautiful Blackwater’, the characteristic coastal village has retained its title as Co. Wexford’s tidiest village and were rewarded with the Gold Medal at the Supervalu National Tidy Towns 2024 awards presented in Croke Park, Dublin, this morning. Wexford town were runners-up with Enniscorthy filling third position, both celebratingContinue reading “Blackwater are Tidy Towns’ winners again!”

New passenger vehicle check-in opens at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh A state-of-the-art passenger check-in facility has opened at Rosslare Europort, set to revolutionise passenger experience and create a seamless transition from land to sea for port users, signifying the latest milestone achieved for the port in the delivery of its ambitious masterplan. Part of the largest ever investment in the history ofContinue reading “New passenger vehicle check-in opens at Rosslare Europort”

Rosslare-Cherbourg ferry service doubles

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort has warmly welcomed the decision by Brittany Ferries to more than double its weekly services between Rosslare and Cherbourg, with the service expansion beginning next Monday, November 4th. During November, Brittany Ferries will operate four services in each way between Rosslare Europort and Cherbourg in Normandy, up from two eachContinue reading “Rosslare-Cherbourg ferry service doubles”

Man charged with murder of Steven Ring

A 41-year-old man appeared in court charged with the murder of a 27-year-old man whose body was found in in a disused quarry last Sunday. Steven Ring, (27), a native of Oylegate, whose body was discovered just before lunch time in the water at Carrigfoyle Lake Quarry, at Barntown, around 6kms from Wexford town. TheContinue reading “Man charged with murder of Steven Ring”

Stay safe this Halloween

By Dan Walsh In advance of the Halloween festivities in our towns and villages, An Garda Síochána is advising people to be safe and sensible and say “they will be working hard to keep people safe during this period.” By following this simple advice, you can make sure that you, your family, friends and neighboursContinue reading “Stay safe this Halloween”

Promoting Wexford investment and job creation

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council and County Wexford Chamber of Commerce have signed a new Heads of Agreement paving the way for further strategic collaboration in promoting County Wexford for investment, economic development and job creation. Wexford County Council’s economic strategy supports the creation of a dynamic economy in County Wexford that stimulates jobContinue reading “Promoting Wexford investment and job creation”