By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting Wexford County Council Environment Section recently held a public consultation seeking to use cameras (CCTV) for the sole purpose of preventing litter and illegal dumping and the enforcement of the Litter Pollution Act, 1997, and the Waste Management Act, 1996. The issue was raised at today’sContinue reading “CCTV may not be the solution to illegal dumping?”
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Support for Wexford farming community
By Dan Walsh Political backing for Wexford farmers at Saturday’s No to Mercosur rally in Athlone came from Cllr Joe Sullivan, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, and Aontu Cllr Jim Codd. “I attended the No to Mercosur rally in Athlone and was happy and proud to stand with the agricultural community of Co Wexford asContinue reading “Support for Wexford farming community”
Talk Nights in Askamore -Night 2
By Dan Walsh The popular four-week series of Talk Nights in Askamore Community Centre on Tuesdays starting at 7.30pm moves to Night 2 on Tuesday, January 13th. Niamh Redmond has suffered from MS since 2015 and experienced progression for the first five years, however, it was stabilised in 2019 after a stem cell intervention andContinue reading “Talk Nights in Askamore -Night 2”
Noel in the 2025 Special Honours List
By Dan Walsh A Wexford man has been recognised in the 2025 Special Honours List for his work as Chairman of the Wexford Royal British Legion branch. Noel Franklin from Bree, Enniscorthy, was honoured with the British Empire Medal for services to the Royal British Legion in the Republic of Ireland. The presentation was madeContinue reading “Noel in the 2025 Special Honours List”
Elected Wexford women seeking gender parity
By Dan Walsh Wexford Women Together, previously known as the Women’s Coalition, has been launched to acknowledge the notable milestone of eight female councillors currently serving on Wexford County Council. Wexford Women Together has formulated a new strategy and action plan setting out their core goals and objectives to inspire and empower women in WexfordContinue reading “Elected Wexford women seeking gender parity”
Tributes to Ballyhogue’s football legend
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Nick Doyle, Raheenahoone, Ballyhogue, who was one of Ballyhogue GAA Club’s “greatest players” and led the team to success in the captain’s role on many occasions. A native of Carrig, near Bree, Nick, who was affectionately known as ‘Mogue’ began his football career in the 1950s andContinue reading “Tributes to Ballyhogue’s football legend”
Arrows to the sea at Hook Lighthouse
By Dan Walsh The Arrow Ceremony, a tradition since 1687, is held at Hook Lighthouse every New Year’s Day. At 1 pm today, January 1st, the Dunbrody Archers, joined by Cllr John Dwyer, Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District, will be part of the ceremony when biodegradable arrows will be shot into the sea toContinue reading “Arrows to the sea at Hook Lighthouse”
Rescue 117 in Castletown today
By Dan Walsh Helicopter Rescue 117 from Waterford base was called to Castletown this afternoon after a young lady was injured in a fall from her horse. It is understood that her injuries are not life-threatening. Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard were tasked to prepare a landing zone for Rescue 117 and assist with a casualty atContinue reading “Rescue 117 in Castletown today”
Clogh bridge rail accident remembered
By Brian Mac Aongusa from his book Broken Rails Around 9.30am on New Year’s Eve 1975 – exactly 50 years ago today – an excavator on the back of a lorry struck Clogh Bridge, some five kilometres south of Gorey in Co. Wexford, dislodged its granite masonry and buckled the railway just minutes before theContinue reading “Clogh bridge rail accident remembered”
Liz lands Limerick Listed Race prize
By Dan Walsh Liz Doyle has been successfully training horses at Kitestown, Crossabeg for almost 25 years, but her biggest training achievement to date was celebrated at Limerick yesterday (Sunday) when she saddled her first Listed Race winner. Liz’s challenger Ballybawn Belter (6/1) in the champion owner JP McManus colours floored the opposition by 11Continue reading “Liz lands Limerick Listed Race prize”
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