By Dan Walsh Funded by the Environmental Section and facilitated by Createschool, Wexford County Council hosted this year’s Rubbish Film Festival which challenged students to create a one-minute short film on an environmental theme such as climate action, reducing waste and sustainability. The festival received a great response from the six participating secondary schools, withContinue reading “Gorey Community School produces Best Film”
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Bird saves sheep from the rising tide
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI responded to an unusual call out on Tuesday, approximately one nautical mile north of Duncannon, where a sheep had fallen from a ledge and was confronted by a rising tide. The weather was fine with a light southerly breeze in Waterford Estuary when the lifeboat launched at Duncannon and proceededContinue reading “Bird saves sheep from the rising tide”
Mayor honours Wexford’s Billy Roche
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre Mayor of Wexford Cllr John Hegarty paid the Council’s highest possible tribute to multi-talented internationally renowned writer Billy Roche with a celebrated Mayoral Reception held in Wexford Arts Centre in the town this evening. Mr. Roche also added his name to the Distinguished Visitors Book. Mayor Hegarty commenced;Continue reading “Mayor honours Wexford’s Billy Roche”
Cannabis worth over €3.6m seized in Wexford and Dublin
Yesterday, as part of intelligence-led operations involving Revenue’s Customs Service and the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB), two separate consignments of herbal cannabis, with a combined weight of approximately 184 kgs and an estimated value of €3,680,000 (subject to analysis) were seized in Wexford and Dublin. One man in his 60s wasContinue reading “Cannabis worth over €3.6m seized in Wexford and Dublin”
Bowe assured of 12th championship title
By Dan Walsh Colin Bowe saddled a winning treble and brought his seasonal total to 30 and is 11 winners clear in the national point-to-point handler’s championship which ends in a few weeks’ time with a most successful day at Dawstown, Co. Cork this Monday May Bank Holiday. This will be his 12th title markingContinue reading “Bowe assured of 12th championship title”
Call for more funding for safer roads in North Wexford
By Dan Walsh More road funding is essential for the safety of commuters and motorists in North Wexford, according to local election candidate Darragh McDonald who is calling on Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD to take decisive action on the matter. “The simple truth is that current funding levels are failing to meetContinue reading “Call for more funding for safer roads in North Wexford”
Wexford winners at Cork and Galway
By Dan Walsh In today’s point-to-point at Ballindenisk, Co. Cork, newcomer No Flies On Her in the colours of Gearóid Doyle and handled by Sean Doyle, Ballindaggin, scored a two lengths success in the maiden race for four-year-old mares ridden by Jamie Scallan. Barry O’Neill was also on the winner’s scoresheet. He was aboard newcomerContinue reading “Wexford winners at Cork and Galway”
Iarnród Éireann’s Health and Safety Awards
By Dan Walsh Two members of the team from Rosslare Europort were worthy winners at the Iarnród Éireann Health and Safety Awards which took place last Wednesday, May 1st. Vicky Maltby, a Security Officer with O.C.S was the winner of the Contractor of the Year category. Her dedication and willingness to assist in any situationContinue reading “Iarnród Éireann’s Health and Safety Awards”
Man in his 50’s missing in Gorey
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Kenneth Hall, 50 years, who is missing from his home in Gorey. Kenneth was last seen in Gorey Town on Thursday, May 2nd at approximately 10am. Kenneth is described as approximately 5 foot 8 inches in height with a stocky build, brown hair, andContinue reading “Man in his 50’s missing in Gorey”
O’Neill and James dominate on Saturday
By Dan Walsh The point-to-point rider’s championship intensified at the second day of Necarne, Co. Fermanagh, today (Saturday) where Barry O’Neill (32 wins) secured a double and Rob James (34 wins) rode his 340th career victory. Yesterday, at the same track, Barry O’Neill recorded his 800th career success. Rob James joined with the Monbeg SyndicateContinue reading “O’Neill and James dominate on Saturday”
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