By Dan Walsh at Castletown One of the highlights of yesterday’s (Saturday) Castletown River & Nature Festival was the launch of a detailed local publication The Ahare River from Croghan to Castletown; Water, Wildlife, People and Place, which is destined to serve as a local encyclopedia of knowledge and awareness in the North Wexford community.Continue reading “From the foothills to the sea”
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Louisa wins the fashion stakes
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Racecourse It was Ladies Day at Friday evening’s Wexford races and there were plenty of fashion doing the rounds although the weather was misbehaving at times, but it was a pretty occasion of glamour, colour, social intercourse and good fun. The judge was celebrity fashion expert Marietta Doran, who admittedContinue reading “Louisa wins the fashion stakes”
Two local successes at Wexford races
By Dan Walsh at Wexford races It was Ladies Day at Bettyville Park last evening (Friday) where a large crowd packed the stands to cheer their selections and to witness some fine finishes, a few favourites keeping the punters sweet, and success for two local training establishments. The Latta family from Ballinakill, Ballycarney, have aContinue reading “Two local successes at Wexford races”
Death of Enniscorthy businessman
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of well-known Enniscorthy businessman, Pat Casey, (69), 20, Slaney Street, who was also a great community activist and was a founder member and former chairman of Slaney Search and Rescue. Mr. Casey worked for the family business, MF Casey Jewellers, set up by his late parents, Maurice andContinue reading “Death of Enniscorthy businessman”
Ladies Day Friday at Wexford races
Seventy-nine runners have been declared for the seven-races Friday evening race meeting at Bettyville Park and the scene is set for a great sporting occasion. The first race is off at 4.55pm. The latest update on the track is “good to yielding and a mainly dry forecast.” They are monitoring the situation regarding watering. AContinue reading “Ladies Day Friday at Wexford races”
New addition to Bree Hill Walking Trails
By Dan Walsh on Bree Hill Ballybrittas Dolmen, hiding low down on the western slope of Bree Hill, dates from around 1800 BC, and far and away the oldest man-made building in Co. Wexford and next Sunday it takes on a new identity when the Ballybrittas Dolman Trail is officially opened to the public. ItContinue reading “New addition to Bree Hill Walking Trails”
Wexford racing concerns on Minister’s desk
By Dan Walsh Over 40 horse trainers and point-to-point handlers currently operating in Co. Wexford are calling on Wexford-based Minister for State at the Department of Justice with responsibility for law reform, James Browne TD, expressing concerns around the future broadcasting of Irish race meetings and the gambling advertising watershed ban which is proposed in theContinue reading “Wexford racing concerns on Minister’s desk”
17th New Ross Piano Festival launch
By Dan Walsh in New Ross An exciting programme has been arranged for the 17th New Ross Piano Festival (September 20-24th) taking place in St. Mary’s Church, New Ross, details of which were announced by Artistic Director, Finghin Collins, at a special launch on board the Dunbrody Famine Ship on New Ross quayside last eveningContinue reading “17th New Ross Piano Festival launch”
Enniscorthy music and food festival success
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy’s latest and the best to date, Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival has ended, leaving behind a trail of satisfied taste buds, joyful memories, and a harmonious blend of culinary and musical experiences. The festival was a resounding success, drawing in a diverse crowd that celebrated the fusion of flavours and music.Continue reading “Enniscorthy music and food festival success”
Family friendly success at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The heat is turned off, the food shelves are bare, the giant Ferris Wheel is slowing down and the crowds have all gone home leaving a legacy of great memories from this year’s successful Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival at Enniscorthy. The big talking point was the massive crowds inContinue reading “Family friendly success at Enniscorthy”
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