By Dan Walsh The 21st Horse Racing Ireland Awards were presented in Dublin last night (Monday) and Wexford’s Barry O’Neill from Kiltealy is the Point-to-Point Award winner after a thoroughly dominant season. A total of 64 winners in the pointing fields saw Barry crowned champion rider for the seventh straight year as he rode almostContinue reading “Barry O’Neill is a winner at annual HRI awards”
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€164.2m Council Budget for 2024
By Dan Walsh The members of Wexford County Council have adopted €164.2 million for 2024 at yesterday’s (Monday) Statutory Budget meeting held in the Council Chamber at County Hall, Carricklawn, Wexford. This represents an increase of €12.9 million over the 2023 figure. The Budget provides funding across the full range of service areas providedContinue reading “€164.2m Council Budget for 2024”
Bishop calls for ‘generous response’
By Dan Walsh Following a meeting with local representatives from the Society of St Vincent de Paul, Bishop Ger Nash has called for ‘a generous response‘ to the annual Church Gate Collection which will take place after all Masses in the Diocese of Ferns on the weekend December 16th/17th. This year’s Annual Appeal is focusedContinue reading “Bishop calls for ‘generous response’”
Lorcan Kinsella is Chamber President
By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has announced the appointment of Lorcan Kinsella as its new President, a position effective since the recent annual general meeting and viewed as a significant milestone in the Chamber’s history, symbolising a new era of leadership and innovation. Mr. Kinsella envisions a Chamber that is at the forefrontContinue reading “Lorcan Kinsella is Chamber President”
Four nights of Craanford drama
Described locally as “an unforgettable theatrical experience” and a stage event not to be missed, Craanford Drama presents Martin McDonagh’s acclaimed play, “The Cripple of Inishmaan” for four nights in Craanford Commmunity Centre. For a mere €10 admission, witness the talent of the cast, featuring Priscilla Mullen, Margaret Nolan, Clodagh Kenny, Ollie Doran, Patrick Lennon,Continue reading “Four nights of Craanford drama”
Murphy’s winning ways continue
By Dan Walsh Denis Murphy from Ballyboy Stables, The Ballagh, who handled a winner at Lingstown yesterday continued his run of success at Borris House today (Sunday) where he saddled Port Joulain and scored a six lengths victory under Jack Hendrick in division one of the four-year-old geldings maiden race. Billy Bates and John MartinContinue reading “Murphy’s winning ways continue”
Light Up the Night Road Run
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Almost 300 trucks, tractors and motorbikes, vintage and modern, brought seasonal joy and excitement to Enniscorthy tonight (Saturday) as the Light Up the Night Road Run rolled into town having set out from Oylegate village. The assembly was in Oylegate where the Christmas Lights were officially switched on before theContinue reading “Light Up the Night Road Run”
Lingstown Saturday races successful
By Dan Walsh at Lingstown races An additional point-to-point fixture at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, today (Saturday) went off well with a satisfactory crowd and doubles for handler Matthew O’Connor-Flynn and riders Jack Hendrick and Brian Lawless. Matthew O’Connor-Flynn from Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, saddled the winners of both ‘divides’ of the maiden race for four-year-old geldings, both riddenContinue reading “Lingstown Saturday races successful”
New folklore book launched in Gorey
By Dan Walsh in Gorey A new publication embracing living folklore, traditions, stories and calendar customs, compiled by well-known folklorist Michael Fortune under the title The Folklore of Wexford was launched before a packed attendance in the Loch Garman Arms, Gorey, tonight (Friday). The official launch was performed by South East Radio presenter Michael Doyle,Continue reading “New folklore book launched in Gorey”
Water alert for 250 customers in Kiltealy
By Dan Walsh Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann and Wexford County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of approximately 250 customers supplied by Kiltealy Public Water Supply. All consumers affected by this notice must boil their water before drinking. This is due to elevated turbidityContinue reading “Water alert for 250 customers in Kiltealy”
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