By Dan Walsh PJ (Patrick Joseph) Doyle, a prominent businessman aged 90, of Hollow House, Ballypreacus, Bunclody, and formerly of Rathmines, Dublin, passed away on Wednesday, September 3rd, in the presence of his family. PJ was famous throughout Ireland for his ballroom businesses, especially The Barrowland in New Ross and the Castle Night Club inContinue reading “PJ was central to the ballroom era”
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Community funds allocated to 10 Wexford clubs
By Dan Walsh Adman Steel Sheds has reaffirmed its commitment to local communities by contributing a total of €75,000 in grassroots funding this year, with the latest €35,000 being awarded to 10 sports clubs nominated by Adman employees. Each club will receive €3,500 to invest in equipment, facilities, and youth programs, funded entirely by profitsContinue reading “Community funds allocated to 10 Wexford clubs”
Woman dies following Gorey accident
By Dan Walsh A woman in her 60’s who was seriously injured when hit by an oil truck on Gorey’s Main Street on June 27th has sadly passed away. Nataliia Voskanova from Main Street, Riverchapel, and formerly of Ukraine, died on Thursday, August 28th at the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Dearly beloved wife of Ruben andContinue reading “Woman dies following Gorey accident”
St John’s Community Activity Garden opens
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy James Browne T.D. Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government and Jennifer Murnane O’Connor T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Health with special responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, performed the official opening of St. John’s Community Activity Garden at Enniscorthy this evening. MinisterContinue reading “St John’s Community Activity Garden opens”
School transport system requires a comprehensive review?
By Dan Walsh Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin has called on Ministers Moynihan and McEntee to stop passing the buck over the ongoing shambles in the school transport system, and to end the chaos, which he says is the worst he has ever seen since he started out as a teacher 35 years ago. “My officeContinue reading “School transport system requires a comprehensive review?”
Wexford TD joins picket lines in schools’ strike
By Dan Walsh South Wicklow-North Wexford Sinn Féin Deputy Fionntan Ó Súilleabháin, himself a member of the teaching profession, has announced his intention to join the picket lines in support of the school secretaries and caretakers. Deputy Ó Súilleabháin told WexfordLocal.com; “Over the last two days thousands of school secretaries and caretakers have taken strikeContinue reading “Wexford TD joins picket lines in schools’ strike”
65th birthday celebrations planned for Bree Macra
By Dan Walsh Established in April 1960, Bree Macra has endured over the decades to become the oldest continuously operating Macra branch in Wexford. And now is the time to celebrate its 65th birthday and reunite many members, past and present, in celebration. Described by former Macra and IFA president Joe Healy as “A Bree’dContinue reading “65th birthday celebrations planned for Bree Macra “
Jetaway Nana is star winner at Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Jockey Eoin Staples from Duncormick thrilled the local crowd with success on Jetaway Nana (2/1 fav.) by one and three quarters of a length in the mares’ maiden hurdle at Wexford Races this evening. Running in the colours of Mark Hatton, Monalee, Ballindaggin, Enniscorthy, the five-year-old bay mare wasContinue reading “Jetaway Nana is star winner at Wexford”
Ladies Day at Wexford Races
Today (Friday) is Ladies Day at Wexford Races and a large crowd is expected at Bettyville Park for the seven-race card with the first race off at 4.30pm. Celebrity fashion presenter Marietta Doran will judge the fashion events aided by sponsorship and attractive prizes and everybody is expected to have a great evening. First raceContinue reading “Ladies Day at Wexford Races”
Retirements and appointments in the Diocese of Ferns
By Dan Walsh The Bishop of Ferns, Bishop Ger Nash has announced changes in the Diocese of Ferns with appointments effective from Monday, September 15th 2025. The following priests will retire from active Ministry: Msgr Denis Lennon will retire from his role as Co-PP in Clonard Parish. Fr Jim Finn will retire from his roleContinue reading “Retirements and appointments in the Diocese of Ferns”
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