By Dan Walsh The IHRB have sadly confirmed that former under-21 champion point-to-point rider, and Grade 1-winning Cheltenham jockey Michael O’Sullivan has passed away on Sunday morning following injuries that he sustained in a fall at Thurles. As a mark of respect to Michael, the fixture at Punchestown today (Sunday) and the point-to-point fixtures AvonduContinue reading “Tinahely races are cancelled”
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Tom Doyle is new IFA Chair
By Dan Walsh Tom Doyle was elected Chair of Wexford IFA at the annual general meeting held in the Farm Centre, Enniscorthy on Monday night. He succeeds Jer O’Mahony, who served for four years. Tom, a beef and tillage farmer from Camolin, has previously served on the IFA National Farm Business Committee and is marriedContinue reading “Tom Doyle is new IFA Chair”
2,000 people sign petition against Templeshannon IPAS plans
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Plans to convert the former Enniscorthy Mercy Convent at Templeshannon into an IPAS Centre were debated at today’s Wexford County Council meeting held at the Council Chamber, County Hall, Wexford, where emotions ran high, and some comments were called ‘disgraceful’. Closed since 2010 and designated as “aContinue reading “2,000 people sign petition against Templeshannon IPAS plans”
Colourful Exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Visiting Enniscorthy Castle is a rewarding experience throughout the year. This afternoon, a new exhibition titled Creations of a Colourful Mind opened, showcasing a collection of contemporary paintings. The colourful paintings that adorn the ancient castle walls are the latest work of three talented local artists; Olivia O’Keeffe, MartinaContinue reading “Colourful Exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle”
Legal viw on local roads speed reduction
By Dan Walsh Sections of the Road Traffic Act 2024 comes into effect today (Friday), February 7th. Local roads will see a reduction in speed limits from 80 km/h to 60 km/h. WexfordLocal.com has been creating awareness around the new changes to rural roads speed limits this week and there has been public reaction, whichContinue reading “Legal viw on local roads speed reduction”
Two injured in Poulfur collision
By Dan Walsh Gardaí at New Ross are appealing for witnesses following a single-vehicle collision on the R734 at Poulfur, Fethard-on-Sea, at approximately 11.40pm last night. A man, aged in his 20s, was taken to Waterford University Hospital to be treated for serious injuries. The female occupant of the car, aged in her 20s, wasContinue reading “Two injured in Poulfur collision”
Slower speeds on Wexford rural roads
By Dan Walsh From tomorrow (Friday) speed limits on all Co. Wexford rural roads are being reduced from 80Km/h to 60km/h. The change is expected to make roads safer for all users especially motorists, pedestrians, children and cyclists. The changes make sense as travelling at high speeds on rural roads is lunacy and the inconvenienceContinue reading “Slower speeds on Wexford rural roads”
Courtown coastline taken away by the sea!
By Dan Walsh in Courtown Yesterday (Saturday) I paid a visit to Courtown and was directed towards the Courtown Kiltennel Walking Trail where I witnessed a trail of destruction in the wake of last week’s Storm Éowyn. Trees were taken out, and in fairness to the National Parks and Wildlife Service efforts to clear theContinue reading “Courtown coastline taken away by the sea!”
Cathal Byrne elected to Seanad Éireann
By Dan Walsh Outgoing Cllr Cathal Byrne has been selected on the Cultural and Education panel and becomes a member of the 27th Seanad Éireann. He promises “to be a strong voice for Wexford.” Senator Byrne lost out on the fourth seat at last November’s General Election and afterwards was chosen by the Fine GaelContinue reading “Cathal Byrne elected to Seanad Éireann”
Co. Wexford Chamber honours Jimmy Gahan
By Dan Walsh Jimmy Gahan is one of Enniscorthy’s best known citizens and he has been honoured by County Wexford Chamber “for the many years of dedicated service he has provided to Enniscorthy.” Jimmy joined the former Enniscorthy Chamber as a Development Officer in 2018 and helped guide the Enniscorthy District through its integration withContinue reading “Co. Wexford Chamber honours Jimmy Gahan”
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