Gardai in Wexford town are investigating an assault that happened around 9pm last night (Sunday) in the Wolfe Tone Villas area of the town. A male in his 30’s was taken to Wexford General Hospital for treatment to ‘non-life threatening’ injuries. A male in his 40’s was arrested and detained at a Garda Station inContinue reading “Gardai investigating Wexford town assault”
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Helena Codd wins Best Dressed competition
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Racecourse Last Saturday’s race meeting at Bettyville Park, Wexford, was Ladies Day and attracted a large attendance in pleasant weather conditions, where Helena Codd, 41 years old mother of two, was crowned winner of the Best Dressed Competition. The competition was sponsored by New Mood Boutique, Cornmarket, Wexford and WexfordContinue reading “Helena Codd wins Best Dressed competition”
Wexford Bus has free seats to the Fleadh!
By Dan Walsh Wexford Bus has been revealed as the Official Travel Partner of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 and in celebration of the partnership, Wexford Bus announced it will be operating the Wexford Bus Connect Town Services (Route WX1 and WX2) free of charge for the duration of the Fleadh. In addition, the WexfordContinue reading “Wexford Bus has free seats to the Fleadh!”
NEWS UPDATE; Ferns Boil Water Notice remains in place
By Dan Walsh in Ferns Uisce Éireann is reminding customers supplied by the Ferns Public Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice issued late last month will remain in place until further notice. This notice was issued as a precautionary measure to protect the health of approximately 1,723 customers due to the detection of cryptosporidium inContinue reading “NEWS UPDATE; Ferns Boil Water Notice remains in place”
Death of businessman David F. Bolger
By Dan Walsh The funeral takes place today (Friday) of well-known and respected businessman, David F. Bolger, Millmount, Gorey, who will be laid to rest in St. Aidan’s Cemetery, Ferns. Mr Bolger passed away on Wednesday, July 10th – the day of his 90th birthday. He was former Chairman and Managing Director of John BolgerContinue reading “Death of businessman David F. Bolger”
8-race card at Wexford on Ladies Day
By Dan Walsh Jump racing returns to Bettyville Park, Wexford, tomorrow (Saturday), it is Ladies Day so plenty of the latest fashion and styles on show, but there is also a large entry, and the maiden hurdle has been ‘divided’, which creates an 8-race card. The first race is off at 1pm. The card featuresContinue reading “8-race card at Wexford on Ladies Day”
Oulart prays for soul of ex-PP Fr. Jordan
By Dan Walsh The parish of Oulart and wider community are in mourning following news of the death of Very Rev. John Jordan, (83), who was parish priest of Oulart for 14 years (1997-2011) and was involved in setting up the Christian Media religious broadcasting studios at St. Peter’s College, Wexford. In 1976, Fr JordanContinue reading “Oulart prays for soul of ex-PP Fr. Jordan”
€669.000 allocated for climate action projects
By Dan Walsh Sixteen communities in County Wexford are set to benefit from €669,000 allocated for climate action projects, and today (Wednesday), Wexford County Council and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications announced the applications that were successful in securing funding under the Community Climate Action Programme. The successful applications are spread across allContinue reading “€669.000 allocated for climate action projects”
Get your tickets for Fleadh events
By Dan Walsh With just a few weeks to go until Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann echoes the best in traditional Irish music through the streets of Wexford, (August 4th-11th), the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann has announced that tickets for the 2024 events are now officially available for purchase. Fans can nowContinue reading “Get your tickets for Fleadh events”
Enniscorthy remembers Henry Goff
Dan Walsh reports from Wexford County Council meeting Speaking at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council at County Hall, Wexford, Enniscorthy District Cathaoirleach, Cllr Aidan Browne, paid tribute to the late Henry Goff and extended sympathy to his wife and family. Mr Goff from Templeshannon was laid to rest in Enniscorthy Cemetery last Saturday.Continue reading “Enniscorthy remembers Henry Goff”
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