By Dan Walsh It’s all go for tomorrow’s point-to-point fixture at Ballycrystal, near Kiltealy, with 146 entries for the six races run under the auspices of the Island Hunt. The first race is at 2pm. The going is described as “soft to heavy” and the weather forecast for the region is “mainly dry” on Saturday.Continue reading “All set for Ballycrystal races on Saturday”
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Bishop prays for the farming community
By Dan Walsh Bishop Ger Nash has expressed his support and compassion for those in the farming community and other sectors who are experiencing difficulties because of the prolonged spell of poor weather. He asks everyone in the Diocese of Ferns to join with him in praying for favourable weather and also in praying forContinue reading “Bishop prays for the farming community”
Wexford faces serious coastal erosion issues
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Coastal erosion along the Wexford coastline is high on the agenda again following recent storms and persistent heavy rainfall and the difficulties affecting seaside communities was raised at last Monday’s April meeting of Wexford County Council held at County Hall, Wexford. Cllr John Fleming, Cathaoirleach, presided. DuringContinue reading “Wexford faces serious coastal erosion issues”
Clonroche Amenity Park planting project
By Dan Walsh Clonroche Amenity Park has been planted with 2,500 native trees in the company of Cllr John Fleming, Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council, Cllr Michael Sheehan, New Ross Municipal District, members of Clonroche Development Association, members of the local community, Richard Mulcahy and representatives from the Forestry Services were in attendance. Cllr John FlemingContinue reading “Clonroche Amenity Park planting project “
McDonald addresses mental health and agriculture at Ard Fheis
By Dan Walsh Two motions centered around Youth Mental Health and Agriculture submitted by Local Election candidate Darragh McDonald through the Gorey branch of Fine Gael were passed at the parties Ard Fheis held in Galway last weekend. The first motion was heard at the Building Healthy Communities Session and called on the government toContinue reading “McDonald addresses mental health and agriculture at Ard Fheis”
Numerous ‘misleading’ letters creates anger in Kilmuckridge
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting The monthly meeting is centre stage for Wexford County Council, but today’s (Monday) renewal at County Hall, Wexford, exploded into a tense verbal battle between the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District when Cllr Pip Breen, the current district chair raised a matter thatContinue reading “Numerous ‘misleading’ letters creates anger in Kilmuckridge”
War Exhibition opens at County Hall today
By Dan Walsh An Exhibition titled The War of Independence and Civil War in County Wexford opens today (Monday) in The Street at County Hall, Wexford, and will be available until May 3rd and can be viewed during office hours. The Civil War in Ireland ended on May 24th, 1923, following five years of unrestContinue reading “War Exhibition opens at County Hall today”
Island Hunt races move to Ballycrystal
By Dan Walsh Clashing with the Aintree Grand National next Saturday, April 13th, Island Hunt were due to unveil a new course at Peppards Castle, between Kilmuckridge and Ballygarrett on the east coast for their upcoming point-to-point, but the fixture has now been switched to Ballycrystal, near Kiltealy. The programme of six races remains unchanged,Continue reading “Island Hunt races move to Ballycrystal”
Hope & Dream 10 was “a big success”
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The organisers of the annual Hope & Dream 10 event are delighted with today’s renewal on The Promenade, Enniscorthy and are saying “it was a big success and great credit to everyone who took part and the large numbers that turned out to cheer the runners, walkers and juggers atContinue reading “Hope & Dream 10 was “a big success””
Motorcyclist (20s) dies near Carnew
By Dan Walsh A motorcyclist has died in an incident at Tombreane, Carnew on Saturday evening at 6.30pm. The man in his 20s, was taken to Beaumont Hospital with serious injuries. He was later pronounced deceased. A technical examination of the scene has been conducted by Forensic Collision Investigators and the road has since reopened.Continue reading “Motorcyclist (20s) dies near Carnew”
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