By Dan Walsh In line with the rest of the country voters in the Wexford constituency have rejected the two proposed changes to the Constitution on the ballot papers presented on Friday. The Family Amendment (39th) proposed extending the meaning of family beyond one defined by marriage and to include those based on “durable” relationships.Continue reading “Wexford says NO NO in Referendum”
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Big entry for Sunday Lingstown races
By Dan Walsh One hundred and twenty-two entries have been received for tomorrow’s Killinick Harriers point-to-point at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, with the first race off at 1pm. The biggest entries are in the four-year-old geldings maiden race (36) and the five and six-year-old geldings maiden race (33), so ‘divides’ may be a possibility. The track isContinue reading “Big entry for Sunday Lingstown races”
Kilmore Quay lifeboat in major rescue in Irish Sea
By Dan Walsh RNLI lifeboats from St Davids, Fishguard, Newquay and Kilmore Quay stations launched to a Mayday distress call from a fishing vessel taking on water on Friday. The 24 metre Irish trawler had five crew onboard and was some 21 nautical miles North-West of Strumble Head when HM Coastguard alerted Welsh lifeboats justContinue reading “Kilmore Quay lifeboat in major rescue in Irish Sea”
Jail terms for horrific Enniscorthy dog attack
Two people have been jailed following a dog attack in Enniscorthy which left a nine-year-old boy with serious facial injuries. The incident happened on November 27th 2022 at the Forgelands estate in the Milehouse area of the town. Alejandro Mizsan, who is now aged 11, was attacked by an XL Bully dog while playing onContinue reading “Jail terms for horrific Enniscorthy dog attack”
BBC presenter Nick Sheridan has died
By Dan Walsh Wexford-born BBC Scotland presenter Nick Sheridan has died after a short illness. His death at the age of 32 was announced by the BBC on Thursday morning. BBC Scotland Head of News Gary Smith said Nick had been a “wonderful colleague to those of us who have worked with him”. He added:Continue reading “BBC presenter Nick Sheridan has died”
Climate action plan for County Wexford
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has published the local authority’s Climate Action Plan 2024-2029. The plan was adopted by the Elected Members at the Wexford County Council Meeting on February 12th last. The plan sets out Wexford County Council’s responsibility for enhancing climate resilience, increasing energy efficiency, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, across theirContinue reading “Climate action plan for County Wexford”
176 years flying the flag on Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill The annual historic ceremony of raising the Tricolour on Vinegar Hill took place today (Thursday) marking the 176th anniversary of the events of March 7th 1848 at Waterford and Enniscorthy. A public event, there was a welcome to all from Edel Nolan, Staff Officer, Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, whoContinue reading “176 years flying the flag on Vinegar Hill”
New Ross gets its Town Centre First plan
By Dan Walsh The first ever Town Centre First Plans for 26 towns across every county was launched in Adare, Co. Limerick, recently and New Ross was the designated pathfinder town for County Wexford and along with the other pathfinder Towns was officially launched at the event. The Plans which were developed in consultation withContinue reading “New Ross gets its Town Centre First plan”
“Get in on the action and join the team!” at Fleadh 2024
By Dan Walsh Ahead of the official launch of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, taking place August 4th-11th in Wexford town, the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee is calling on the people of Wexford to volunteer and become part of the world-acclaimed programme of traditional Irish language and music events. The Fleadh is coming to theContinue reading ““Get in on the action and join the team!” at Fleadh 2024”
€30,000 funding for Courtown Riverchapel
By Dan Walsh Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has announced that Wexford County Council has been awarded €30,000 to complete a Town Centre First Plan for Courtown/Riverchapel. The allocation for work in Courtown/Riverchapel is the first announcement on a suite of supports that will be available to County Wexford under the TownContinue reading “€30,000 funding for Courtown Riverchapel”
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