By Dan Walsh Wexford Drama Group in the Open Section and Kilrush Drama Group in the Confined Section were the winners at the 67th South Leinster Drama Festival that concluded last Saturday night after eight great nights of drama at Gorey Little Theatre. The adjudicator was Evelyn O’Sullivan. RESULTS; OPEN SECTION; 1st, Wexford Drama Group,Continue reading “Wexford and Kilrush in drama success”
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Trader applications for Fleadh opens on Wednesday
By Dan Walsh Businesses interested in trading at this year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, to be held in Wexford Town August 4th-11th, should submit their applications from Wednesday, March 20th. The event offers a unique opportunity for traders, from food vendors adding unique flavours to the Fleadh, to craft makers infusing the town’s streets withContinue reading “Trader applications for Fleadh opens on Wednesday”
Treble for Monbeg, Doyle and James
By Dan Walsh Today’s winning combination were the Monbeg Syndicate, Donnchadh Doyle and Rob James who scored a treble success at Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny point-to-point today (Sunday). Jack Hendrick added to the Wexford tally with a double. The Monbeg team took the four-year-old geldings maiden race with newcomer Mossy Fen Road by four lengths; gotContinue reading “Treble for Monbeg, Doyle and James”
Barry Stone scores double success
By Dan Walsh Cleariestown rider Barry Stone was in winning point-to-point form today (Saturday) at Streamstown, Co. Laois, where he recorded a double success in testing conditions. Riding for Waterford handler Paul Power, Stone got off to a winning start to the day aboard Gilespie Road, a one length winner of the maiden race forContinue reading “Barry Stone scores double success”
Cheltenham stars coming to Wexford
By Dan Walsh The first of 12 race meetings during 2024 at Bettyville Park, Wexford, kicks off on St. Patrick’s Day (Sunday) with the first race of seven races off at 1.57pm. The celebrity status of the occasion will be boosted by the presence of Cheltenham winning jockeys Rachael Blackmore, Paul Townend and Patrick Mullins,Continue reading “Cheltenham stars coming to Wexford”
Seven males hidden in trailer at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Six men and one male juvenile discovered hidden in a truck trailer at Rosslare Europort around 6am this morning (Friday) was detained by Gardaí for alleged immigration offences. They received medical attention at Wexford Garda Station and all were deemed to be safe and well. The six men were refused leave toContinue reading “Seven males hidden in trailer at Rosslare Europort”
Works to start on Mayglass water supply
By Dan Walsh From next Tuesday Uisce Éireann will commence works to install over 3.5km of watermains in Mayglass to increase the water supply capacity, reduce the risk of interruption to water supply and support sustainable growth and development. Programme Manager at Uisce Éireann, Lisa Cogan told WexfordLocal.com today; “We are delighted to be progressingContinue reading “Works to start on Mayglass water supply”
Enniscorthy Swimming Pool take over by Wexford County Council
By Dan Walsh The Board of Enniscorthy Swimming Pool and Leisure Complex Limited (trading as The Waterfront Pool & Leisure Centre) at Templeshannon has confirmed the operational transfer of the Pool & Leisure Complex to Wexford County Council. Discussions with the Council have been ongoing for several months and concluded this week with a formal transferContinue reading “Enniscorthy Swimming Pool take over by Wexford County Council”
Legend of bonesetting tradition dies at Myshall
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Danny O’Neill, Hollybrook House, Myshall, Co. Carlow who was a legend in his own lifetime, carried on the bonesetting tradition in his family for more than 60 years, and his name is universally known, and he regularly featured in television documentaries and print articles. He was inContinue reading “Legend of bonesetting tradition dies at Myshall”
Wexford jockey wins at Cheltenham
By Dan Walsh Day one of the famous Cheltenham Festival got underway today (Tuesday) and Wexford jockey JJ Slevin rode Lark In The Park (9/1) to a fine success in the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle. Trained by Slevin’s cousin Joseph O’Brien at Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, Lark In The Park was held up towards the rearContinue reading “Wexford jockey wins at Cheltenham”
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