By Dan Walsh There is mourning in the Rosslare Harbour district and further afield at news of the death of Ron O’Rourke. Ron was many things over the course of his life. A seafarer who understood the rhythms and realities of the water. A skilled boat builder and carpenter whose work quite literally took shapeContinue reading “Death of boat builder Ron O’Rourke”
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Gorey mourns for Willie Willoughby
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of William (Willie) Willoughby, Charlotte Row, Gorey, who is admired for his contribution to the community and was a well-known local historian. President of the North Wexford Historical Society, Willie was best known for his walking tours of Gorey and his history lectures on Courtown and Gorey’s famousContinue reading “Gorey mourns for Willie Willoughby”
Call for Solar Farm guidelines
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting and Gusserane Gusserane Community Action Group protested outside County Hall, Wexford, before the December meeting of Wexford County Council and representatives of the group are present in the public gallery at every meeting since watching the contentious issue of solar farm applications. The group protested a planningContinue reading “Call for Solar Farm guidelines”
Local jockey wins Wexford feature
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Local jockey Sarah Kavanagh won the feature race at today’s St. Patrick’s Day races at Bettyville Park on the opening day of the 2026 season aboard Don’t Go Yet (5/1) in the Michael O’Murchadha Handicap Hurdle. Owned and trained by Edward Cawley who made the trip from Meath Don’tContinue reading “Local jockey wins Wexford feature”
Celebrating National Tree Week
By Dan Walsh An Cathaoirleach, Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan presented trees to members of Castletown Development Group to celebrate National Tree Week, an annual event organised by the Tree Council of Ireland in partnership with Coillte. This year marks 40 years of National Tree Week, the theme “Growing a Greener Future Together” reflectsContinue reading “Celebrating National Tree Week”
A St Patrick’s Day parade near you!
By Dan Walsh St Patrick’s Day has historically been a significant occasion for celebrating Irish heritage, though cultural practices are evolving. Government officials and ministers are currently travelling abroad, and publicly consuming Guinness is now viewed with disapproval. St. Patrick’s Day symbols are made in China, many people confuse shamrock with clover, and newcomers areContinue reading “A St Patrick’s Day parade near you!”
Crowds gather for Fethard parade
By Dan Walsh at Fethard-on-Sea Large crowds gathered along Fethard-on-Sea’s main street today for the early St. Patrick’s Day parade, celebrating community spirit, culture and pride in tradition. St. Patrick himself walked the route ahead of St. Mogue’s GAA supporters. An Garda Siochána and volunteers assisted stewarding during this family experience. The Irish Coast GuardContinue reading “Crowds gather for Fethard parade”
More point-to-point success
By Dan Walsh Ballyragget in Co. Kilkenny was the venue for today’s point-to-point which produced three Wexford winners. Newcomer Custodium, owned, handled and ridden by Luke Murphy from Inch, Gorey, scored by ten lengths in the maiden race for four-year-old geldings. Cormac Doyle’s good run of luck continued in the maiden race for five-year-old geldingsContinue reading “More point-to-point success”
Fethard St Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday
By Dan Walsh The St. Patrick’s Day parade in Fethard-on-Sea takes place on Sunday, March 15th with the festivities getting under way at 2pm. The coveted Fethard’s Favourite Float prize is an interesting part of the event; however, dog owners are reminded that their canines are also potential prizewinner’s. Floats and walking groups should assembleContinue reading “Fethard St Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday”
Wexford races on St Patrick’s Day
By Dan Walsh Most years the St. Patrick’s Day Wexford races clash with the Cheltenham Festival – not on Tuesday when Bettyville Park commences its 75th anniversary season with a seven-race card and the first race is off at 1.37pm. The reason for the unusual off time is to facilitate other race meetings in IrelandContinue reading “Wexford races on St Patrick’s Day”
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