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”
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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”
Enniscorthy celebrates a Rockin’ weekend
By Dan Walsh at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy The reflection of the fireworks on the River Slaney, the revolving bright lights of the giant Ferris Wheel and the glitter and glamour of the hurdy-gurdy’s lit up the Friday night sky in Enniscorthy as the town celebrates the start of the 9th annual Rockin’ Food &Continue reading “Enniscorthy celebrates a Rockin’ weekend”
Barry O’Neill rides his 800th winner
By Dan Walsh Six times national point-to-point champion rider Barry O’Neill from Kiltealy reached another milestone in his career at Necarne, Co. Fermanagh, this afternoon where he achieved his 800th career success and his 30th victory during the current 2023-24 season which has only a few weeks left. O’Neill was aboard Kingston Coole for localContinue reading “Barry O’Neill rides his 800th winner”
Oil discovered on Wexford beaches
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council are investigating reports of traces of oil washing up on beaches and possible oil deposits on some wildlife along the Wicklow and Wexford coastline. Wexford County Council Environment Staff, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Coastguard and other relevant agencies are actively monitoring the situation. It is understoodContinue reading “Oil discovered on Wexford beaches”
Singing Banjo plays the field at Punchestown again!
By Dan Walsh at the Punchestown Festival At 14 years old Singing Banjo (28/1) was the veteran in today’s renewal of Ireland’s longest steeplechase at four miles one furlong and 11 yards the La Touche Cup at the Punchestown Festival and he pulled off a memorable success for his rider Barry John Walsh, who wasContinue reading “Singing Banjo plays the field at Punchestown again!”
Enniscorthy gets into Rockin’ Food mood
By Dan Walsh Preparations are ongoing for the 2024 Rockin’ Food Festival which switches its launch away from the town centre to the Riverside Park Hotel on the Promenade and festivities will light up the Friday night skies with fireworks display and music by a group with the curious title Loose Arrangements from 8.30pm. TheContinue reading “Enniscorthy gets into Rockin’ Food mood”
Ambitious plan for Gorey Market House unveiled
By Dan Walsh at special meeting at Civic Offices, Gorey Members of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held a special meeting in the Civic Offices, Gorey, today (Tuesday) where they unanimously gave consent to Wexford County Council to proceed to commence the Part 8 process that will restore the Market House to its original conditionContinue reading “Ambitious plan for Gorey Market House unveiled”
Wexford May Bush Festival begins today in Ballindaggin
By Dan Walsh The May Bush is traditionally erected on the eve of May Day (April 30) and decorated with ribbons, seasonal flowers, painted eggshells and sometimes lights. Michael Fortune and his wife Aileen Lambert resurrected the tradition around the May Bush in 2017 in Wexford with ‘The Wexford May Bush Festival’ and now haveContinue reading “Wexford May Bush Festival begins today in Ballindaggin”
Minister visits Rosslare school
By Dan Walsh Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Environment, Climate and Communications, Jack Chambers visited Scoil Mhuire National School, Rosslare, recently to mark completion of the ‘Safe Routes to School Scheme’ works there. Minister Chambers mingled with staff and students alike to discuss the scheme and welcome the upgrade works. Cllr JohnContinue reading “Minister visits Rosslare school”
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