By Dan Walsh Friends, fellow authors and writers assembled in Gorey Library to celebrate the launch of Bohemian Whirlpools,the second book by literary genius, Anne Ireton from Courtown. Master of ceremonies Mick O’Callaghan said Anne, who worked as a nurse in London and Wexford is a great storyteller with a deep empathetic nature for herContinue reading “Gorey launch hails writer Anne Ireton”
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Denis Murphy saddles his 300th winner
By Dan Walsh at Fairwood Park, Tinahely Today’s point-to-point at Fairwood, Tinahely, was held in pleasant autumnal conditions where the highlights were doubles for Denis Murphy, Shane Cotter and Barry O’Neill, while Jessica Grant (19) from Kilmacow, Mullinavat rode her first winner. Denis Murphy saddled a pair of winners – Finisk Pride by seven lengthsContinue reading “Denis Murphy saddles his 300th winner”
€14.2m cocaine seizure at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized approximately 202.50 kgs of cocaine at Rosslare Europort on Saturday. The illicit drugs, with an estimated value of approximately €14.2 million, were discovered when an accompanied freight unit had disembarked a ferry from Dunkirk, France, was stopped and searched by Customs officers. A man in his 30s was arrestedContinue reading “€14.2m cocaine seizure at Rosslare Europort”
View Wexford Camera Club exhibition
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Camera Club exhibition The popular Wexford Camera Club Photography Exhibition is open at the Friends’ Meeting House (Loch Garman Band Hall) on High Street near the National Opera House. The exhibition features approximately 50 of the best photographs chosen by members from their annual collection. The club commends Enniscorthy CameraContinue reading “View Wexford Camera Club exhibition”
Sunday racing returns to Tinahely
By Dan Walsh Sixty-seven entries were received for the first point-to-point of the new season in the South East that takes place tomorrow (Sunday) at Fairwood Park, Tinahely, run under the auspices of Shillelagh & District Hunt. Ground conditions are reported as “good” and the first race is off at 1pm. The card consists ofContinue reading “Sunday racing returns to Tinahely”
Enniscorthy historic landfill site
Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Library The old municipal landfill site at Lucas Park outside of Enniscorthy on the N30 Enniscorthy-New Ross road is so compact and environmentally matured that people pass it daily without noticing that it exists! The site was revisited last night at a public consultation held in Enniscorthy Library as part ofContinue reading “Enniscorthy historic landfill site”
Traffic delays in Wexford on Friday evening
By Dan Walsh Wexford town is going to be busy tomorrow evening (Friday) as the town prepares to welcome the 74th Wexford Festival Opera with fireworks and the opening ceremony taking place on Wexford Quay at 7.15 pm. Wexford Gardaí are advising of a temporary closure of Wexford Bridge from 7.10 pm to 7.30 pm.Continue reading “Traffic delays in Wexford on Friday evening”
Wexford Festival Opera opens on Friday
By Dan Walsh Rosetta Cucchi, Artistic Director, will officially open the 74th Wexford Festival Opera at 7.15pm on Friday in a ceremony on Wexford Quay. A fireworks display will follow the official ceremony, and 16 days of opera will highlight events in Wexford town. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Rosetta said; “This year we invite you toContinue reading “Wexford Festival Opera opens on Friday”
Bree marks 65 years of Macra success
By Dan Walsh Established in 1960, the Bree branch of Macra Na Feirme is recognised as the longest continuously operating branch in County Wexford. Its 65th anniversary was celebrated at a dinner dance at the Talbot Hotel, Wexford. Over 150 attendees from multiple generations, including current and former members, friends, and supporters, gathered for theContinue reading “Bree marks 65 years of Macra success”
Enniscorthy missing flags mystery
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Twelve Irish flags flying from the Seamus Rafter Bridge over the River Slaney have disappeared from their masts since last Friday and Cllr Jackser Owens is demanding to know ‘who removed them?’ and he is disgusted at such treatment of the tricolour! “They should be left there”,Continue reading “Enniscorthy missing flags mystery”
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