By Dan Walsh Wexford riders Luke Murphy, who recorded his 70th career winner, and Bertie Finn were amongst the winners at yesterday’s (Saturday) point-to-point at Moira, Co. Down. Inch, Gorey rider Luke Murphy won the maiden race for four-year-olds on newcomer El Granjero for Meath owner/handler Peter Flood. It was a tight finish – aContinue reading “70th victory for Luke Murphy”
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Not too late to sign up for the Walk
By Dan Walsh Registration for the Darkness Into Light Walk in Enniscorthy was held recently in Bellfield GAA Complex where the clubhouse was decorated with Pieta signs and covered in the yellow colours, which have grown to be associated with the walk. However, the good news is that it is not too late to signContinue reading “Not too late to sign up for the Walk”
Restoring water supply to Gorey district
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann and Wexford County Council are working to maintain water supply to customers following an overnight operational issue at Ballyminaun Water Treatment Plant and while every effort is being made to maintain supply to as many customers as possible, some customers in Gorey Town, Clough, Ballymoney, Courtown, Riverchapel, Pollshone, Ballycanew, Killenagh, Monamolin,Continue reading “Restoring water supply to Gorey district”
Missing woman located at Roney Rock
Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 117, the Courtown RNLI Lifeboat crew, Gardaí and ambulance personnel were involved in locating a missing woman at Roney Point, near Ardamine in North Wexford this afternoon (Wednesday). The woman had been missing from her home since the previous day (Tuesday) and was located on a rocky shoreline on the northContinue reading “Missing woman located at Roney Rock”
Plans for the 1798 Summer School
By Dan Walsh Details of events associated with the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion have been announced with the highlight expected to be the National 1798 Summer School at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre in Enniscorthy taking place May 26th-28th. With a range of historic talks, guided walks and tours and cultural events onContinue reading “Plans for the 1798 Summer School”
25 car parking spaces planned at Bellefield Road
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council today announced to WexfordLocal.com the proposed development of a new public realm space at Bellefield Road, Enniscorthy. The development will be on land which is being made available to the Council for public use by the Rapparees Starlights GAA Club, adjacent to the new car park entrance to theContinue reading “25 car parking spaces planned at Bellefield Road”
€200m tender approved for Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh A €200m plus tender for significant upgrade works at Rosslare Europort has been approved by government. Cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District Cllr. Lisa McDonald has warmly welcomed the government’s agreement that will see major investment in Rosslare Europort. These upgrade works are necessary to provide permanent Brexit infrastructure at Rosslare Europort to ensureContinue reading “€200m tender approved for Rosslare Europort”
Gorey Visitor Centre facing May closure?
By Dan Walsh in Gorey The staff at Gorey Visitor Centre located in the historic Market House on Gorey’s Main Street say, “they are devastated to share news of the impending closure of Gorey Visitor Centre.” The public were informed of developments at the Centre when a notice was placed on the window last week,Continue reading “Gorey Visitor Centre facing May closure?”
More Wexford winners on Sunday
By Dan Walsh Today’s point-to-point at Dromahane, Co. Cork, had three ‘divided’ races and all were won by Wexford stables. Doubles for Benny Walsh (handler/rider) and Denis Murphy. The four-year-old geldings’ maiden race was ‘divided’ two ways – the first division was won by newcomer Captain Bellamy for Gaynestown Stud Partnership and Cleariestown handler JonathanContinue reading “More Wexford winners on Sunday”
Bowe and O’Neill carry on winning
By Dan Walsh The respective handler and rider reigning champions, Colin Bowe and Barry O’Neill, each recorded a double at today’s (Saturday) point-to-point at Necarne, Co. Fermanagh, and are assured of retaining their titles when the season ends next month. O’Neill and Bowe joined forces with Josie Alice for a one length success in theContinue reading “Bowe and O’Neill carry on winning”
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