By Dan Walsh at Wexford races Today’s all steeplechase race meeting at Bettyville Park, Wexford, when off in difficult viewing conditions where the going was ‘good to yielding’, but fingers are crossed for better conditions tomorrow (Thursday) at the second day of the two-day summer fixture. Tomorrow, Thursday, presents an inviting evening card of eightContinue reading “Thursday is Day Two at Wexford races”
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A Little Library Book Bag for all children
By Dan Walsh All children starting school this September are invited to visit their library, pick up a My Little Library Book Bag, in Irish or English, and join the library if they are not already members. Book bags are available at the library throughout the summer. All families are welcome to join the libraryContinue reading “A Little Library Book Bag for all children”
Two summer racing days at Wexford
By Dan Walsh There is a two-day summer midweek feast of jump racing at Bettyville Park, Wexford, on Wednesday and Thursday where ground conditions are ‘good’ and the entries are large. Tomorrow, Wednesday, the card consists of seven steeplechases and the first race is off at 2.28pm. Thursday is an evening card of eight racesContinue reading “Two summer racing days at Wexford”
Celebration of Wexford and French culture
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre The Wexford Normandy Cultural Association held a special event in Wexford Arts Centre this evening with the dual purpose of welcoming the new Honorary Consul for Wexford and saying farewell to His Excellency, Vincent Guérend, French Ambassador to Ireland who will be leaving at the end of his posting.Continue reading “Celebration of Wexford and French culture”
Enjoy swimming at Booley Bay
By Dan Walsh The DO NOT SWIM notices erected at Booley Bay Beach, near Duncannon, four days ago has been lifted. Wexford County Council this morning, in a statement, said; “The results of the repeat bathing water samples at Booley Bay fall within acceptable standards. Following consultation with the HSE, Wexford County Council is nowContinue reading “Enjoy swimming at Booley Bay”
New South Wicklow North Wexford constituency selection convention
By Dan Walsh The newly formed South Wicklow North Wexford Fine Gael Constituency will hold its first ever General Election Selection Convention tomorrow night (Monday) at 7.30pm in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey. The South Wicklow North Wexford Constituency was formed following the Electoral Commission Review Report of 2023. With a population of over 85,000,Continue reading “New South Wicklow North Wexford constituency selection convention”
Body of man (40’s) discovered in Gorey
By Dan Walsh in Gorey The Garda Press Office has confirmed to WexfordLocal.com that Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in Gorey earlier today (Sunday). The body of a man (in his 40’s) was discovered shortly before mid-day at a residence in the Clonattin area of the town. TheContinue reading “Body of man (40’s) discovered in Gorey”
Gap Arts Festival 2024 launched
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Offices The 14th annual Gap Arts Festival takes place in Ballythomas, Gorey, on the weekend, August 8th-11th and the official launch took place in Gorey Civic Offices last Tuesday with Cllr Oliver Walsh, Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council and other elected members and Garrett Keogh, Director andContinue reading “Gap Arts Festival 2024 launched”
Free seed packets of peas, beans and spinach!
By Dan Walsh LEAF (Literacy and Food Education), a new seed growing initiative to support people in County Wexford grow their own food, was launched in Gorey Library on Friday by An Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council Cllr. Pip Breen. LEAF has issued an invitation to collect free seed packs at your local library toContinue reading “Free seed packets of peas, beans and spinach!”
Gorey on first night of the Festival
By Dan Walsh at the Gorey Market House Festival Gorey’s Main Street was normal today, then a giant stage was hastily erected, musical instruments were sound checked and around half past seven local performer Aoife Doyle got the crowd in celebration mood on the opening night of the 3-day Gorey Market House Festival. By theContinue reading “Gorey on first night of the Festival”
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