By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Enniscorthy trainer Paul Nolan followed his 40/1 Fairyhouse winner on Tuesday with a treble at today’s (Wednesday) final Wexford fixture, where he fielded a strong team. This was the replacement fixture for the one abandoned on Bank Holiday Monday due to unsuitable ground conditions. An Peann Dearg (18/1) gotContinue reading “Paul Nolan ends Wexford season with treble”
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RTÉ visits family-run fruit farm near Enniscorthy
By Dan WalshGreenhill Fruit Farm, one of Ireland’s leading soft fruit producers, features on RTÉ One’s Ear to the Ground, this Thursday, November 5th at 8pm, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the family-run Wexford business and the people behind its success. The popular agricultural programme, recently visited Greenhill Fruit Farm, located at Ballinavary, nearContinue reading “RTÉ visits family-run fruit farm near Enniscorthy”
Christmas plans for Esmonde Street?
By Dan Walsh Essential street works in Gorey are causing distress, prompting Sinn Féin representatives Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin TD and Cllr Craig Doyle to urge Wexford County Council to suspend Esmonde Street’s one-way system temporarily over Christmas. Deputy Ó Súilleabháin said: “I have been speaking with a number of business owners on Esmonde Street whoContinue reading “Christmas plans for Esmonde Street?”
Free admission for Wednesday’s Wexford races
By Dan Walsh Following the cancellation of the Wexford meeting scheduled for the October Monday Bank Holiday due to waterlogging, Horse Racing Ireland has announced that this meeting will now take place at Wexford next Wednesday November 4th. First race on Wednesday is 12 noon. Seven races. The going is described as ‘Yielding to Soft’.Continue reading “Free admission for Wednesday’s Wexford races”
Increased safety measures along Wexford Quay
By Dan Walsh Wexford Borough Cllr Robbie Staples has welcomed the commencement of works at the Bank of Ireland crossing on Wexford Quay, describing it as “an important step towards making one of Wexford town’s busiest roadways safer for everyone who uses it.” Speaking following the start of construction works, Cllr Staples said the enhancedContinue reading “Increased safety measures along Wexford Quay”
Teenager missing from Drinagh
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Fergus Harty who is reported missing from Drinagh, Wexford, since Monday 19th October 2026. Fergus is described to being approximately 6 feet in height, of slim build, with short brown hair and brown eyes. Gardaí are concerned for Fergus’s well-being.Continue reading “Teenager missing from Drinagh”
7 defibrillator locations in Marshalstown
By Dan Walsh Marshalstown is the home parish of Cllr Pat Kehoe, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council who is reminding the neighbourhood of the existence of defibrillators should medical emergencies arise at any time. “We’re fortunate to have seven defibrillators located across our community,” said Cllr Kehoe, who added: “Since knowing where to findContinue reading “7 defibrillator locations in Marshalstown”
Wexford town water supply is returning
By Dan Walsh Water is now returning to homes and businesses in Wexford town after Uisce Éireann crews successfully repaired a major burst on a water main in the area. The burst, which occurred this morning, required extensive repair works by specialist crews to restore normal water supply as quickly and safely as possible. PadraigContinue reading “Wexford town water supply is returning”
New Ross Tidy Towns’ wins Gold
By Dan Walsh New Ross Municipal District Council has congratulated the New Ross Tidy Towns Committee and all those involved in achieving a prestigious Gold Medal in the 2026 SuperValu Tidy Towns National Competition. Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District, Cllr John Fleming, welcomed the news; “This is a fantastic achievement for New Ross andContinue reading “New Ross Tidy Towns’ wins Gold”
Uisce Éireann completes another Enniscorthy project
By Dan Walsh Uisce Eireann has replaced 1.25 km of ageing water mains on Nunnery Road, Enniscorthy, with modern, resilient pipes. These older pipes had been prone to bursts and leaks, causing supply interruptions and wasting treated drinking water, a precious resource. This section of the network was losing 220,000 litres of water per day,Continue reading “Uisce Éireann completes another Enniscorthy project”
