By Dan Walsh at Ballyellis The 225th anniversary of the Rebellion of 1798 and the 105th anniversary of the War of Independence and those who fought for freedom were jointly remembered with dignity at a large commemoration ceremony held today (Sunday) in the shadow of the 1798 Memorial at Ballyellis Cross. Proceedings commenced at aContinue reading “Another brave day at Ballyellis”
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Cheering crowds at the Wexford races
By Dan Walsh at Bettyville Park The cheers echoed far beyond the stands at Wexford racecourse last evening (Friday) where a bumper attendance enjoyed brilliant jump racing in pleasant summer conditions. Only one locally trained winner and that was Ricky Langford (8/1) trained at Tinahely for the Kings Horses Syndicate by Philip Rothwell who gotContinue reading “Cheering crowds at the Wexford races”
Ballyellis 1798 ambush commemoration
By Dan Walsh at Ballyellis Marking the 225th anniversary of the Rebellion of 1798 a commemoration will take place next Sunday at the site of an ambush marked by a memorial on the R725 Gorey-Carnew road close to the Wexford-Wicklow border and the organisers welcome everybody who may wish to attend. Events will commence withContinue reading “Ballyellis 1798 ambush commemoration”
Friday evening races at Wexford
By Dan Walsh Midsummer racing comes to Bettyville Park tomorrow (Friday) evening with seven contests, three over hurdles, three steeplechases and a bumper with a Willie Mullins newcomer named ‘Friends’ wearing the favourite’s tag, and the action gets underway at 5.05pm. The total entry is 79 with most of the major stables represented and someContinue reading “Friday evening races at Wexford”
Ballymoney beach victim named
By Dan Walsh The woman who collapsed and died while swimming at Ballymoney Strand near Gorey, last Tuesday, has been named locally as Maria Falls (née Cummins), (63), from Leany, Ardattin, Co. Carlow. Ms. Falls, a former officer with the British Navy, was on the beach with a friend when she got into difficulties shortlyContinue reading “Ballymoney beach victim named”
30-house scheme begins in Gorey
By Dan Walsh There is good news coming from Gorey with the development of 30 housing units commencing on the old St. Joseph’s school site on Wexford Street in the town centre. The contractor Mythen Construction from Foulksmills, Co. Wexford, is on site and engaged in the preparatory work. Commenting to WexfordLocal.com Cllr Joe SullivanContinue reading “30-house scheme begins in Gorey”
Swimming tragedy at Ballymoney Strand
A woman in her 60’s has died while swimming at Ballymoney Strand near Gorey. The incident occurred when the woman encountered difficulties shortly after 8pm yesterday (Tuesday) evening. The woman was quickly recovered from the water but was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services. Her remains were taken to University Hospital Waterford forContinue reading “Swimming tragedy at Ballymoney Strand”
Ballygullen remembers 1798
By Dan Walsh at Ballygullen It must have been a terrifying and bloody laneway between Holyfort and Craanford two and a quarter centuries ago – to the very day – but the 1798 battle site at Ballygullen was resurrected in commemoration and remembrance with a pike march, wreaths laid, and prayers recited, this evening (Tuesday).Continue reading “Ballygullen remembers 1798”
Kilmore Quay lays wreath at 1798 memorial
By Dan Walsh A series of events have taken place in Kilmore Quay to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rising commencing with an impressive oration delivered by Cllr Lisa McDonald, Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District, who outlined how “the ideals of the United Irishmen of 1798 are so relevant and meaningful to thisContinue reading “Kilmore Quay lays wreath at 1798 memorial”
Yacht crew rescue off Greenore Point
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI was requested by the Irish Coast Guard to assist two people on board a 12-metre sailing yacht with a fouled propeller half a mile from the Splaugh Buoy on Saturday morning. The lifeboat was launched at 9am and reached the scene off Greenore Point fifteen minutes later. The yacht’sContinue reading “Yacht crew rescue off Greenore Point”
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