By Dan Walsh Fundraising for the lifeboats is a popular activity around Christmas and the generosity of coastline supporter has been reflected in the presentation of cheques at Fethard-on-Sea and Kilmore Quay recently. Hooked on Swimming’s ’12 Swims of Christmas’ raised €15,260 for Fethard-on-Sea RNLI with a little help from their friends. The funds wereContinue reading “Swims and dips cheques presented”
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New Wexford to Enniscorthy Bus Service
By Dan Walsh TFI Local Link Wexford has announced a new rural bus service connecting the towns of Wexford and Enniscorthy due to commence next 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 sideContinue reading “New Wexford to Enniscorthy Bus Service”
First success for Joanne Corish
By Dan Walsh at Ballinaboola races The most excited person at the Wexford Hunt point-to-point held in Spring-like conditions today at Ballinaboola was Kilmore rider Joanne Corish who rode her first winner; Old Style Humor for Ballindaggin handler Sean Doyle by one length in the concluding Winners of Three race. It was a very popularContinue reading “First success for Joanne Corish”
103 entries for Ballinaboola on Sunday
By Dan Walsh The Wexford Hunt point-to-point races takes place at Ballinaboola tomorrow (Sunday) with an impressive 103 entries for six races, the first is off at 1pm. The latest news from the track is that it will be a dry day, temperatures 7-9 degrees and the going is officially described as ‘good’. The cardContinue reading “103 entries for Ballinaboola on Sunday”
Fans evacuated at Wexford Park
By Dan Walsh Fans were evacuated onto the pitch at Chadwicks Wexford Park this evening delaying the throw-in of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A Round 1/Walsh Cup final after a small fire broke out in the main stand. The start to the game was delayed by 15 minutes until the Fire OfficerContinue reading “Fans evacuated at Wexford Park”
€3.2m for walkways and cycling in Wexford
By Dan Walsh Wexford is to receive a major funding boost for the development of cycle and walkways in communities around Co. Wexford that will be better with safe and people-friendly corridors to visit friends, go to the shops, or cycle or walk to school, sports training and other activities. Fine Gael Deputy Paul KehoeContinue reading “€3.2m for walkways and cycling in Wexford”
Body recovered from River Slaney
The body of a woman was recovered from the River Slaney at lunch time today and taken to University Hospital Waterford for a post mortem examination. She has been named locally as Stephanie O’Connor, (51), from Slí na Sláine, Enniscorthy. Ms. O’Connor had been reported missing by concerned family members yesterday afternoon and An GardaContinue reading “Body recovered from River Slaney”
New water mains for Cahore
By Dan Walsh Úisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, is replacing almost 800 metres of aged water mains with new modern pipes along Cahore Road in North Wexford. The project, which will commence this week, will provide a more reliable water supply and reduce the amount of treated drinking water lost toContinue reading “New water mains for Cahore”
French consulate for Wexford
By Dan Walsh Mayor of Wexford Cllr Maura Bell and Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr George Lawlor welcomed French Ambassador, His Excellency, E. Vincent Guerend and Conseiller Monsieur Julien Bouchez to Wexford town, yesterday (Monday). In a statement on social media, Cllr Lawlor said he was delighted to join Mayor Bell and French AmbassadorContinue reading “French consulate for Wexford”
Night road works in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh The R744 is closed tonight to facilitate road resurfacing works from Abbey Square and along Mill Park Road to St, Mary’s CBS causing traffic disruption entering and leaving Enniscorthy town centre on the Enniscorthy-New Ross route. The works is being carried out by Roadstone Ltd on behalf of Wexford County Council andContinue reading “Night road works in Enniscorthy”
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