By Dan Walsh A motorcyclist in his 30s has died following a road crash this morning. The single-vehicle incident happened on the R738 at Growtown Upper, Barntown, near Wexford town, at 6.20am. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene and the coroner has been notified. The road is closed for a technical examination andContinue reading “Man (30’s) dies in Barntown road crash”
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Success Sunday at the point-to-points
By Dan Walsh The Carlow Farmers point-to-point went ahead today at Borris House with strong Wexford involvement and lots of success well spread round. Kieran Roche from Adamstown saddled the winner of the maiden race for four-year-old mares with newcomer Norrismount Lady ridden by Donal Murphy beating the Colin Bowe trained Sorgean (Barry O’Neill up)Continue reading “Success Sunday at the point-to-points”
Seán’s new book takes an Enniscorthy ramble through time
By Dan Walsh at Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy A new publication called The Lost and the Loved; A ramble through time, Enniscorthy 1963-2025 by Seán Whelan was officially launched before an overflowing attendance in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, earlier tonight. The launch was postponed for two weeks because of severe weather, but it finallyContinue reading “Seán’s new book takes an Enniscorthy ramble through time”
Christmas lights up Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Enniscorthy’s Market Square was thronged with family groups this evening for the annual Christmas lights switch-on ceremony in the town. The magic switch was pushed by Santa Claus, who was accompanied by Mrs Claus. The attendance included Minister for Housing, local Government and Heritage James Browne TD, Senator Cathal Byrne,Continue reading “Christmas lights up Enniscorthy”
Man (40’s) arrested following drugs seizure
By Dan Walsh A man in his 40’s has been arrested following a seizure of drugs worth approximately €1.2m by Revenue Officers at Rosslare Europort on Thursday. 204kg of suspected cannabis resin with an estimated value of €1,200,000 was seized by Revenue Officers following the search of a vehicle which had disembarked from a ferry. The man,Continue reading “Man (40’s) arrested following drugs seizure”
145,980 cigarettes seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue Officers in Rosslare Europort seized 145,980 cigarettes. The cigarettes, branded L&M Blue Label, Marlboro, and Parliament, have a retail value of over €131,710 representing a potential loss to the exchequer of more than €104,120. The cigarettes were discovered when, as a result of routine profiling, an accompanied freight unit that hadContinue reading “145,980 cigarettes seized at Rosslare Europort”
A Berry good day at lovely Lingstown
By Dan Walsh at Lingstown races Uncle and nephew, handler Darragh Berry and rider Josh Berry were in great form in the winter sunshine at their local track at Lingstown today where they joined forces and shared a double success. Rider Barry Stone also had a double. The Berrys got on the scoresheet in theContinue reading “A Berry good day at lovely Lingstown”
Water supply issues in parts of Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore water supply to customers in parts of Wexford Town this morning (Sunday), following an operational issue at Newtown Water Treatment Plant. As a result, customers in Whitemill, Townparks, Ard Charman, Barntown, Clonard, Taghmon, and surrounding areas of Wexford Town may experience a supply disruption overContinue reading “Water supply issues in parts of Wexford town”
Gorey shines with festive Christmas lights
By Dan Walsh in Gorey Christmas is officially launched in North Wexford. The Big Christmas Switch-On illuminated Gorey last evening with an estimated 10,000 packing Main Steet for the seasonal family event with a guest appearance by Santa Claus ably assisted by Mrs Claus. Some said it was the largest crowd ever seen at aContinue reading “Gorey shines with festive Christmas lights”
All roads lead to Lingstown on Sunday
By Dan Walsh The Killinick Harriers point-to-point takes place at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, tomorrow (Sunday) with a six-race card, however there may be ‘divides’ as a large entry has been received – 122! First race at 12.30pm. The going is described as ‘yielding, good to yielding in places.’ The weather forecast is promising ‘a mostly cloudy’Continue reading “All roads lead to Lingstown on Sunday”
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