By Dan Walsh North Wexford is in mourning following the tragic death of Colm Donnelly, (18), who was seriously injured in a freak accident at his home in Tinnock, Gorey, last Thursday, but lost his fight for life five days later at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. The 6th year student at Gorey Community School wasContinue reading “Gorey teenager dies in freak accident”
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Garda information for Co. Wexford
By Dan Walsh An Garda Siochána is in the news this week. Chief Superintendent Derek Hughes shall assume responsibility for Wexford and Wicklow Garda Divisions on promotion. Chief Superintendent Anthony Pettit shall assume responsibility for Waterford and Kilkenny/ Carlow Garda Divisions on transfer, commencing on February 22nd. Courtown has seen one of the greatest decreasesContinue reading “Garda information for Co. Wexford”
Rosslare lifeboat rescues sailors
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI came to the aid of two sailors last Thursday after the all-weather lifeboat was requested by the Irish Coast Guard at 3.20am and went to the aid of two people after their 10-metre yacht got into difficulty off the Wexford coast. The lifeboat under Coxswain Eamonn O’Rourke and withContinue reading “Rosslare lifeboat rescues sailors”
Firefighters wanted!
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Speaking at yesterday’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy referred to consistent advertising for people to join Wexford Fire Service and wondered why there was a slow take-up on the positions, which she said, offered decent rates for the job and is a rewardingContinue reading “Firefighters wanted!”
Bree bus service starts today
TFI Local Link Wexford new rural bus service connecting the towns of Wexford and Enniscorthy commences today, Monday, February 13th. Known as Route 384 it will operate five return services per day Monday to Saturday and four return services on Sunday serving areas on the western side of the River Slaney stopping through villages andContinue reading “Bree bus service starts today”
Sunday success at three tracks
By Dan Walsh Three point-to-point race meetings across the country today (Sunday) with Wexford success at all of them and a double for rider Rob James at Punchestown. James teamed up with Colin Bowe for a four and a half lengths victory with newcomer Undeniable Alibi in the maiden race for four-year-olds and was alsoContinue reading “Sunday success at three tracks”
Fire on Rosslare-Fishguard ferry
By Dan Walsh Passengers had to wear life jackets and emergency services were scrambled when a fire broke out in the engine room on the Stena Europe ferry crossing from Rosslare Europort to Fishguard last night (Saturday). The emergency services were alerted just before 21:25 GMT when the ferry was approximately two nautical miles offContinue reading “Fire on Rosslare-Fishguard ferry”
Courtown bids farewell to Melanie
By Dan Walsh The Executive Director of Seal Rescue Ireland (SRI), Melanie Croce, has parted the ways and moved on to her next adventure, a decision that is supported as a personal decision, but regretted by many who have been impressed by her impact on the environment of Courtown Harbour over the past six years.Continue reading “Courtown bids farewell to Melanie”
Serena Caulfield solo exhibition opens!
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre The Chair of the Arts Council, Prof. Kevin Rafter was in Wexford Arts Centre today (Saturday) where he performed the official launch of Not somewhere else but here, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Wexford artist Serena Caulfield. Prof. Rafter was full of praise for Ms. Caulfield’s latestContinue reading “Serena Caulfield solo exhibition opens!”
Three more for Barry O’Neill
By Dan Walsh Champion point-to-point rider Barry O’Neill travelled to Co. Down this afternoon where he notched up a treble and recorded his 30th success of the season. Newcomer Jhentong Enki put up an impressive front running performance and finished six lengths ahead of the opposition in the maiden race for four-year-olds to get O’NeillContinue reading “Three more for Barry O’Neill”
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