By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Kilmore-born jockey Tommy Murphy, (88), who was champion jockey on the Flat in Ireland in 1978, rode a winner at the Cheltenham Festival, two Irish classics and was associated with the greats of Irish racing – Vincent O’Brien and Aidan O’Brien. Born on September 11th 1936, intoContinue reading “Death of Wexford-born champion jockey”
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Swimming prohibited at Rosslare Strand and Ballyhealy beaches
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has posted “Do Not Swim” notices at Rosslare Strand and Ballyhealy Beaches, Co. Wexford. The latest sampling conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the Beaches. Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary to issue “Do NotContinue reading “Swimming prohibited at Rosslare Strand and Ballyhealy beaches”
Two men held after €120,000 drugs find
Two men in their 20s and 30s were arrested after €120,000 worth of cannabis was found during two searches in County Wexford on Wednesday. Around six kilograms of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €120,000 was seized during a search of a residential property. In a follow-up search, a further 1.5 kilograms of herbalContinue reading “Two men held after €120,000 drugs find”
Courtown and Riverchapel Town Plan
By Dan Walsh in Courtown A draft copy of the Courtown and Riverchapel Town Centre First Plan went to public consultation at the Tara Vie Hotel, Courtown, on Monday, and there was strong interest in the 48-page comprehensive document that is in its early stage. Town First Regeneration Officer at Wexford County Council, Mick McCormackContinue reading “Courtown and Riverchapel Town Plan”
Record 800,000 attended 2025 Wexford Fleadh
By Dan Walsh at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2025 in Wexford town After eight sun drenched days of song, story, dance, ceol agus craic, friendship and nostalgia for all ages, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 ended with a colurful fireworks display from the Fleadh Harp on Wexford Harbour late on Sunday night. The Fleadh willContinue reading “Record 800,000 attended 2025 Wexford Fleadh”
Anglers rescued south of Saltee Islands
By Dan Walsh At the request of the Coast Guard, Kilmore Quay RNLI Lifeboat crew launched at 9.30am on Sunday morning to assist three anglers when their boat experienced engine failure close to the Brandies rocks, approximately one and a half nautical miles south of the Saltee Islands. The lifeboat arrived on scene at 9.50am.Continue reading “Anglers rescued south of Saltee Islands”
€600,000 sod ceremony at Enniscorthy Sports Hub
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Sports Hub Tánaiste Simon Harris and Ministers Patrick O’Donovan and James Browne were in Enniscorthy on Friday morning for the sod turning ceremony on Phase Two €600,000 development at Enniscorthy Sports Hub. The Tánaiste was joined by Patrick O’Donovan TD, Minister for Culture, Communications & Sport, and by Minister forContinue reading “€600,000 sod ceremony at Enniscorthy Sports Hub”
Final day of ‘the greatest ever Fleadh’
By Dan Walsh at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2025 Sunday Even before a note was played at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 it was predicted by the organisers that “it would be the greatest Fleadh ever”, and how right they were with more than 700,000 people visiting over the eight days of ceol, ól agusContinue reading “Final day of ‘the greatest ever Fleadh’”
Enniscorthy Patron Day traffic plan
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy will be busy on Sunday with the annual Patron taking place at St. Mary’s Cemetery and Enniscorthy Cemetery at 3pm. An Garda Siochána say that a one-way traffic system will be in operation. All parking will be in Quarry Park and the field adjacent to the new cemetery- access from BlackstoopsContinue reading “Enniscorthy Patron Day traffic plan”
DO NOT SWIM at St Helen’s Beach
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council advises the public that “Do Not Swim” notices have been posted at St. Helens Beach, Co. Wexford. The latest sampling conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the beach. Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary toContinue reading “DO NOT SWIM at St Helen’s Beach”
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