By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting There was a broad range of issues raised at Monday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre. Cathaoirleach Cllr John O’Rourke presided. Cllr Cathal Byrne would like to see the Local Link bus service through Bree andContinue reading “Many issues raised at Enniscorthy meeting”
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Woman’s body found in Castlebridge
By Dan Walsh Gardai in Wexford are investigating an incident where the body of a woman in her mid-50s was found outside a house at Mill Park, Castlebridge. Investigators believe a fatal incident involving a vehicle happened between 11.30am and 12 noon. The body remains at the scene. Forensic collision investigators are in attendance andContinue reading “Woman’s body found in Castlebridge”
Enniscorthy Forum hosts buildings action summit
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Forum hosted the second summit of its Buildings Action Coalition with the theme “Metrics of Success: Securing Real Progress Toward Sustainable Buildings”, bringing together officials and staff from both national and international government, policy experts, and leading building practitioners to explore how to decarbonise buildings and create more resilient livable communities. The EnniscorthyContinue reading “Enniscorthy Forum hosts buildings action summit”
Fire at old Ballycarney post office
By Dan Walsh Two units of County Wexford Fire Service from Enniscorthy and Bunclody responded to an outbreak of fire at the Old Post Office in Ballycarney this morning. The appliances arrived promptly at the scene and succeeded in containing the fire and prevented it from spreading while the interior of the building escaped damage.Continue reading “Fire at old Ballycarney post office”
30 Wexford schools to get hot meals
By Dan Walsh Children in 30 schools in Wexford are to benefit from a further extension to the Hot School meals Programme, said Deputy Paul Kehoe, who added; “Any remaining primary schools in Wexford who have not yet joined the scheme can now express an interest to participate in the Hot School Meals Programme withContinue reading “30 Wexford schools to get hot meals”
3 Wexford drama groups in All Ireland
By Dan Walsh The draw for the Open All Ireland RTÉ Amateur Drama Finals 2024 taking place in the Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone, took place today (Sunday) and with three of the nine finalists having qualified from Co. Wexford the dates are important. And they are as follows; Thursday, May 2nd, the opening night ofContinue reading “3 Wexford drama groups in All Ireland”
Barry and Rob are neck and neck
By Dan Walsh Neighbouring riders Barry O’Neill and Rob James are ‘neck and neck’ at the top of the national point-to-point riders’ championship, and they had a winner apiece at Castletown-Geoghegan, Co. Westmeath, today (Sunday) and are 27-26 at the top of the table with about six weekends to go until the end of theContinue reading “Barry and Rob are neck and neck”
Rob James bags three at Ballycrystal
By Dan Walsh at Ballycrystal The national point-to-point riders’ championship is really hotting up following today’s Island Hunt fixture at Ballycrystal where Rob James rode a treble and is now only one winner (26-25) behind the reigning champion Barry O’Neill in the 2023-’24 championship race. There were also doubles for local handlers Donnchadh Doyle andContinue reading “Rob James bags three at Ballycrystal”
Fierce Wexford interest in today’s Aintree Grand National
By Dan Walsh The world famous Aintree Grand National takes place today with the big race off at 4pm and there is fierce Wexford interest from the Wexford-bred Corach Rambler attempting to win the race for the second time in a row while several Wexford-born jockeys will be lining up for what could be theContinue reading “Fierce Wexford interest in today’s Aintree Grand National”
RNLI 200 Concert in the National Opera House
By Dan Walsh RNLI 200 Concert is a special commemorative event marking the 200-year legacy of the RNLI and pays tribute to the brave volunteers who crew the boats, their families who make sacrifices, and the communities that support them. It takes place in the National Opera House, Wexford, on May 23rd next. RNLI 200Continue reading “RNLI 200 Concert in the National Opera House”
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