By Dan Walsh A panel exhibition discussion titled Walls of Containment takes place in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, on Friday at 7.30pm. It is a free event, all are welcome, but booking is required. The subject for discussion is the immense building work involved in the building of asylums across the island of Ireland,Continue reading “Let’s talk about St. Senan’s Hospital”
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CCTV may not be the solution to illegal dumping?
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?”
Two for Barry O’Neill on Sunday
By Dan Walsh Champion point-to-point rider Barry O’Neill enjoyed a double success today at Clonmel riding his 15th winner of the season and his 880th career winner on the point-to-point scene. O’Neill teamed up with Jonathan Fogarty who trained his 45th career winner as a handler with a six lengths success with Ivana D’Alco inContinue reading “Two for Barry O’Neill on Sunday”
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”
Distance double for Robert Tector
By Dan Walsh at Fairwood Park, Tinahely Rathnure handler Robert Tector enjoyed a day to remember when he saddled a double this afternoon and narrowly missed out on a three timer. Tector was in Tinahely today and saddled Doubleosue to win the opening race – a maiden for five-year-old mares – while Phantom of DelightContinue reading “Distance double for Robert Tector”
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”
Wexford; a view from a bicycle!
By Dan Walsh Famed TV personality and French maître d’ Fred Sirieix will journey through Wexford, uncovering the county’s rich heritage, thriving food culture, and coastal beauty in an upcoming episode of Tour de Fred Ireland: Part Deux, airing on ITV1 this Saturday, January 10th at 12.30pm. The programme follows Fred as he explores some of Wexford’s most iconicContinue reading “Wexford; a view from a bicycle!”
Racing goes ahead at Tinahely
By Dan Walsh LATEST NEWS; Racing goes ahead following a precautionary inspection at 7.30am on Saturday morning at Tinahely ahead of the rescheduled fixture that is due to take place later that day. The Shillelagh & District point-to-point races at Fairwood Park, Tinahely, have been rescheduled to Saturday. The first race is at 12.30pm, withContinue reading “Racing goes ahead at Tinahely”
As Gaeilge poetry book launch in Gorey
Ar an 22 de mhí Eanáir ag 7in, seolfaidh an scríbhneoir, amhránaí traidisiúnta agus ceoltóir Éire Ní Fhaoláin a dara leabhar filíochta ‘Puisín Beag an Diabhail’. Is cnuasach filíochta é ‘Puisín Beag an Diabhail’ a bhfuil naoi ndánta Gaeilge ann, a ghlacann inspioráid ón nádúr, mar aon leis an mbéaloideas a bhaineann leis an gcatContinue reading “As Gaeilge poetry book launch in Gorey”
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