By Dan Walsh Over 40 horse trainers and point-to-point handlers currently operating in Co. Wexford are calling on Wexford-based Minister for State at the Department of Justice with responsibility for law reform, James Browne TD, expressing concerns around the future broadcasting of Irish race meetings and the gambling advertising watershed ban which is proposed in theContinue reading “Wexford racing concerns on Minister’s desk”
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17th New Ross Piano Festival launch
By Dan Walsh in New Ross An exciting programme has been arranged for the 17th New Ross Piano Festival (September 20-24th) taking place in St. Mary’s Church, New Ross, details of which were announced by Artistic Director, Finghin Collins, at a special launch on board the Dunbrody Famine Ship on New Ross quayside last eveningContinue reading “17th New Ross Piano Festival launch”
Gorey Town and District Park opens
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Town and District Park After many years of planning and controversy and delays mainly due to Covid 19, the magnificent community facilities at Gorey Town and District Park were officially opened today (Saturday) and in pleasant weather conditions large numbers, mostly family groups, were taking full advantage of Gorey’s latestContinue reading “Gorey Town and District Park opens”
Woman (60s) drowns in Bannow Bay
By Dan Walsh A woman in her 60’s drowned after getting into difficulty while swimming at a popular spot at Bannow Bay earlier today (Saturday). The incident occurred around 11.30am. The woman was pulled from the water but was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body was taken to University Hospital Waterford where a postContinue reading “Woman (60s) drowns in Bannow Bay”
Enniscorthy in weekend festive mood
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Celebrity chef Kevin Dundon was guest of honour and performed the official opening of the 8th annual Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival at a function held in Enniscorthy Castle last night. There was also a warm welcome for the festival and accolades for the organising committee and sponsors fromContinue reading “Enniscorthy in weekend festive mood”
Traffic map during Gorey Festival
By Dan Walsh Gorey’s Main Street and the centre of town will out of bounds for the weekend as a temporary traffic management plan will be implemented by Wexford County Council with roads closed to vehicular traffic on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to facilitate the Gorey Market House Festival. Main Street (R772) between its junctionContinue reading “Traffic map during Gorey Festival”
Enniscorthy upgrade to sewer network
By Dan Walsh Some good news for Enniscorthy. Essential work to provide an upgrade to the sewer network in the town will commence next week. Due to the scale of the project, road closures will be required to complete the works safely and diversion routes will be put in place. A road closure has beenContinue reading “Enniscorthy upgrade to sewer network”
Enniscorthy ‘Rockin’ this weekend
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The Enniscorthy skyline is undergoing a transformation this week as skilled ‘skywalkers’ are observed high above the streets, assembling the giant Ferris Wheel beside the Seamus Rafter Bridge at Abbey Square that will be one of the features of the Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival taking place over the AugustContinue reading “Enniscorthy ‘Rockin’ this weekend”
€9.3m drugs seizure at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh A man in his 30’s was arrested by An Garda Síochána and taken to a Garda Station in Co. Wexford today (Wednesday) following a €9.3 million seizure of cocaine at Rosslare Europort. Revenue officers seized almost 133 kgs of cocaine with an estimated value of approximately €9.3 million at Rosslare Europort. TheContinue reading “€9.3m drugs seizure at Rosslare Europort”
Wexford Garda appeal for witnesses
Gardaí in Wexford are appealing for witnesses to a public order incident in Wexford town on Monday evening, Gardaí received report of an altercation between a number of men in the Belvedere Grove Estate. Gardaí attached to Wexford Town and the Regional Support Unit attended the scene. A man (30s) was arrested at the sceneContinue reading “Wexford Garda appeal for witnesses”
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