By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting in the Presentation Centre There was a typical ‘end of an era’ atmosphere at yesterday’s (Monday) May meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council where tributes were paid to the retiring Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan, others wished each other well in the June 7th Local Elections, while the standardContinue reading “Enniscorthy Council pays tributes to Cllr Kathleen”
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72 candidates declared in Local Elections
By Dan Walsh Seventy-two candidates have declared to run in the Local Elections on Friday, July 7th and contest 34 County Council seats across six Local Electoral Areas (LEA). Wexford (7 seats), New Ross (6 seats) and Gorey (6 seats) have the highest number of candidates – 14 each – followed by Enniscorthy (6 seats)Continue reading “72 candidates declared in Local Elections”
Level again at top of rider’s championship
By Dan Walsh A single victory at Ballindenisk, Co. Cork, point-to-point races today (Sunday) brings Barry O’Neill onto the 39-winner mark, and he is now level with Rob James at the top of the national point-to-point rider’s championship. O’Neill had an eight lengths success on Backonthegoagain for Colin Bowe in the Winners of One. JohnathanContinue reading “Level again at top of rider’s championship”
James and O’Neill in neck and neck battle
By Dan Walsh Rob James (39) and Barry O’Neill (38) is the latest from the top of the national point-to-point riders’ championship tonight (Saturday) after both riders recorded doubles. There were also doubles for the handler brothers from Ballindaggin, Donnchadh Doyle and Sean Doyle and riders Jack Hendrick and Jamie Scallan. It was a longContinue reading “James and O’Neill in neck and neck battle”
Sean Flanagan’s Wexford double
Sean Flanagan gave the local crowd plenty to cheer about at well-attended Wexford races this afternoon where the Robinstown, New Ross jockey registered a double success on an extended 8-race card. Flanagan teamed up with Enniscorthy trainer Paul Nolan with Kiltealy Park, (100/30) who won her maiden over the same course and distance 23 daysContinue reading “Sean Flanagan’s Wexford double”
Summer sports exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle A new summer exhibition entitled THEIR FINEST HOUR Sporting Greats of Wexford was officially launched at a pleasant ceremony in Ennicorthy Castle this evening by well-known commentator and sports presenter with South East Radio, Liam Spratt. Mico Hassett, Manager at Enniscorthy Castle, welcomed the guests and said this year’sContinue reading “Summer sports exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle”
Wexford’s 8-race card on Saturday
By Dan Walsh Summer National Hunt racing returns to Bettyville Park, Wexford, tomorrow (Saturday) where a large entry has caused the handicap hurdle to divide thus creating an 8-race card. First race has been brought forward to 1.40pm. Going is ‘soft’ and the card consists of five hurdle races, two steeplechases and a bumper. TopContinue reading “Wexford’s 8-race card on Saturday”
Enniscorthy Civic Awards Night
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Last evening’s Civic Awards Night ceremony was planned for the roof of Enniscorthy Castle, but a weather alert caused the pleasant occasion to switch indoors, which was a good move as a thunderstorm hit the region and torrential rain lashed the town for a number of hours and MetContinue reading “Enniscorthy Civic Awards Night”
Seminar explores Co. Wexford housing policy
By Dan Walsh The Governments ‘Housing for All Programme’ aims to increase the delivery of different forms of housing to meet different needs – with several measures aimed at people who are currently unable to meet their housing needs but who, with help, could purchase their own home. To support the county Wexford housing programme,Continue reading “Seminar explores Co. Wexford housing policy”
Fleadh festival weekend happens in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Gorey will host Fleadh Cheoil Loch Garman with an exciting weekend of Fleadh-based events which is a qualifier for competitors to progress from county level, taking place in Gorey, to the Leinster level (this year in Wicklow town from July 12th-14th), and finally to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, in Wexford town fromContinue reading “Fleadh festival weekend happens in Gorey”
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