By Dan Walsh All roads lead to Wexford Racecourse tomorrow (Friday) for the final evening meeting of the 2023 racing season where 79 entries have been received for the seven-race card comprising of four hurdle races and three steeplechases. The first race is off at 4.15pm. The going is reported ‘Good, Good to yielding inContinue reading “Friday evening racing at Wexford”
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Sarah (17) exhibits paintings in Tokyo
By Dan Walsh A prizewinning artwork chosen from this year’s 69th Texaco Children’s Art Competition entitled ‘The Points Race’, by Sarah McLoughlin, (17), from Bridgetown College, was one of four Irish paintings exhibited at the 24th International High School Arts Festival which took place in Tokyo recently. Sponsored by the International Foundation for Arts andContinue reading “Sarah (17) exhibits paintings in Tokyo”
New 3-seat Wicklow-Wexford constituency
By Dan Walsh The Electoral Commission Constituency Review Report 2023, launched today, recommends the formation of a new 3-seat constituency called Wicklow-Wexford. This constituency should comprise 41 electoral districts with a population of 49,743 from north Wexford and 31 electoral districts with a population of 35,708 from south Wicklow. The Wicklow-Wexford constituency would have aContinue reading “New 3-seat Wicklow-Wexford constituency”
The Deeps Bridge to remain closed
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has announced a temporary road closure extension to The Deeps Bridge over the River Slaney between Crossabeg and Killurin from tomorrow (Thursday) until Friday, October 20th. The bridge was closed last January to facilitate extensive restoration and specialised reinforcement work at a cost of €2 million, but WexfordLocal.com understandsContinue reading “The Deeps Bridge to remain closed”
Visiting Aussies enjoyed Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Council Chamber “Thanks for the hospitality. We had a great time here”, the words of Kerry Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of Blacktown City, speaking on behalf of a delegation from the New South Wales, Australia, who enjoyed a weekend in Enniscorthy at a special presentation event held in the CouncilContinue reading “Visiting Aussies enjoyed Enniscorthy”
Joe Dixon begins his 8-day climb
By Dan Walsh Next Saturday, Joe Dixon from Gorey will begin his eight-day trip to the Dolomites with at least eight others from around Ireland. It’s in aid of Cycle Against Suicide. The eight days will include five days of official trekking covering up to 14km per day with climbs of up to 800m, inContinue reading “Joe Dixon begins his 8-day climb”
Maria Nolan’s successful book launch
By Dan Walsh at Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy Internationally acclaimed best selling novelist Carmel Harrington was special guest at the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, on Saturday evening, where she performed the official launch of Maria Nolan’s eagerly awaited third publication; From the Slaney to the Yukon. Speaking with WexfordLocal.com, Carmel Harrington said; “It’s been aContinue reading “Maria Nolan’s successful book launch”
Young Farmer title for Conor Doran
By Sarah Byrne Wexford Macra are celebrating the success of Conor Doran, who brought home the title of Biodiversity Young Farmer of the Year in the Macra/FBD Young Farmer of the Year last Tuesday. Conor, a KIlrush/Askamore /Ferns Macra member, farms 30 acre of organic tillage with his father, Pat Doran. Having earned a Masters’Continue reading “Young Farmer title for Conor Doran”
Bell tolls for poet John Cooney
By Dan Walsh at Red Books, Wexford Described by his closest friends as their favourite Wexford poet, John Cooney was the guest of honour at a pleasant reception held in Red Books, St. Peter’s Square, Wexford, on Friday night for the launch of his latest publication, One More Bell to Ring. John was humbled byContinue reading “Bell tolls for poet John Cooney”
Yacht ran aground on a sandbank
By Dan Walsh The Irish Coast Guard alerted Rosslare Harbour RNLI to launch its all-weather lifeboat 10.45pm last Wednesday and go to the aid of two people on a sailing yacht at the mouth of Wexford Harbour. A 10-metre sailing yacht had run aground on a sandbank. Having assessed the situation and consulted with theContinue reading “Yacht ran aground on a sandbank”
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