By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Minister James Browne is under attack from Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) after he criticised its decision to sanction a €47 million media rights deal for Irish racing. The lucrative deal with Racecourse Media Group and Sports Information Services was confirmed in May, with five of the country’s 26 tracks belatedly signingContinue reading “Gambling Regulation Bill threat to Irish racing media rights”
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Blackwater wins Tidy Towns again!
By Dan Walsh Blackwater were the County Wexford winners followed by Wexford and Duncormick, gold medals for Blackwater and Wexford, a silver medal for Enniscorthy, bronze medals for New Ross and Gorey and Bree secured an Endeavour Award at the Supervalu Tidy Towns Awards announced at a ceremony in Croke Park, Dublin, today. Blackwater haveContinue reading “Blackwater wins Tidy Towns again!”
Howlin bids farewell to the Dáil
By Dan Walsh Long serving Wexford TD of 36 years Brendan Howlin has announced that he will not be contesting the next General Election. A school teacher from Wexford town, the popular Labour Party deputy has represented Wexford in Dáil Éireann since 1987. In a statement issued this morning, Deputy Howlin said; “It has beenContinue reading “Howlin bids farewell to the Dáil”
Boy (14) injured in Ferns road collision
By Dan Walsh A 14 year’s old boy is in Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin tonight following a road traffic collision at Ballylough on the R772 road between Scarawalsh and Ferns which occurred shortly before 2pm today (Tuesday). It is reported locally that the boy, who is from the immediate area, had dismounted fromContinue reading “Boy (14) injured in Ferns road collision”
Boolavogue welcomes new Heritage Garden
By Dan Walsh at Boolavogue Minister James Browne officially opened the Boolavogue Digital Innovation Hub Community Centre and Heritage Garden on Sunday deputising for Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, who apologised for not being able to attend but conveyed her congratulations and compliments to the committee and community on the completion ofContinue reading “Boolavogue welcomes new Heritage Garden”
The Croppy Boy remembered with pike and song
At Geneva Barracks that young man diedAnd at Passage they have his body laidGood people who live in peace and joyBreathe a prayer, shed a tear for the Croppy Boy. By Dan Walsh who attended ‘By Hooke or by Crooke’ Inspired by a stirring ballad, organised with passion and pride, and held in atrocious weatherContinue reading “The Croppy Boy remembered with pike and song”
Trawler stuck on Blackwater sandbank
By Dan Walsh A fishing trawler grounded off the east coast of Blackwater since last Sunday remains stuck on a sandbank with poor weather conditions hampering the authorities from boarding and conducting a search. Gardaí have confirmed that it will be treated as a crime scene. It will also be searched, but at this stageContinue reading “Trawler stuck on Blackwater sandbank”
Trawler drama off the Wexford coast
By Dan Walsh Two men, who are not Irish nationals, have been arrested after their fishing trawler suspected to be carrying a large haul of cocaine ran aground on a sandbank off the Blackwater coast at around 11.30pm on Sunday night. It is understood that the trawler was being tracked by the Irish Navy’s LÉContinue reading “Trawler drama off the Wexford coast”
Sinn Féin Loch Garman announces election team
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin Loch Garman has announced its largest ever team to contest the 2024 local elections in Wexford Town Local Electoral Area where sitting members Tom Forde and Davy Hynes will be joined on the ticket by businesswoman, Lorraine Smyth. Lorraine Smyth said; “I am thrilled to be joining Tom and DavyContinue reading “Sinn Féin Loch Garman announces election team”
Drugs and cash seizures in Co. Wexford
By Dan Walsh Gardaí have made significant drugs and cash seizures in Co. Wexford over the past two weeks. Officers seized drugs including heroin, mephedrone, cocaine and cannabis worth about €50,000. Cash worth €40,800 was also recovered during searches under Operation Tara from September 8th-22nd. Gardaí arrested nine people – six men and two womenContinue reading “Drugs and cash seizures in Co. Wexford”
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