By Dan Walsh at Christ Church, Gorey The annual Remembrance Service took place in Christ Church, Gorey, today, where the address was delivered by Deputy Cathal Berry T.D. before a large congregation where the message was clear; “When you go home, tell them of us and say; for your tomorrow, we gave our today.” TheContinue reading “Remembrance Service in Gorey”
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Doubles for O’Neill and Neville
By Dan Walsh Barry O’Neill, who had a treble success in Fermanagh yesterday, followed up with a double at the Wexford Foxhounds point-to-point at Knockmullen House, New Ross, this afternoon. Shiroccosmagicbaby, running in the colours of Martin Murhy, and trained by Colin Bowe triumphed by four lengths in the mare’s maiden race for five-year-olds andContinue reading “Doubles for O’Neill and Neville”
Sunday racing at New Ross track
By Dan Walsh Seventy-four entries for tomorrow’s Wexford Foxhounds fixture at Knockmullen House, New Ross. The first race is off at 12.30pm. The latest report on the ground conditions is that the going is “soft, soft to heavy in places.” Saturday’s point-to-point took place at Necarne in Co. Fermanagh, no Wexford trained winners to report,Continue reading “Sunday racing at New Ross track”
Dr. Billy Colfer honoured at Wexford Arts Centre
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre Wexford Arts Centre today launched an exhibition celebrating the life and work of Dr. Billy Colfer. Curated by Karla Sánchez O’Connell and Rosemary Hartigan; the exhibition will run from November 15th to December 23th in the new Billy Colfer Gallery. This exhibition aims to celebrate Dr. Colfer’s life and workContinue reading “Dr. Billy Colfer honoured at Wexford Arts Centre”
New Wexford Arts Centre is officially opened
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre Minister Peter Burke, T.D., Minister of State at Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage performed the official opening of the new extension to Wexford Arts Centre in the presence of the Mayor of Wexford, Cllr Maura Bell, this afternoon. It was a celebratory occasion with contributions byContinue reading “New Wexford Arts Centre is officially opened”
Pedestrian found injured in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Gorey are investigating an incident on the R772 Arklow Road at Aske, Gorey, which occurred last night or early today. A single vehicle road traffic collision resulted in a pedestrian sustaining ‘serious injuries’ and he was discovered at the scene around 6am. Emergency services were summoned to the scene andContinue reading “Pedestrian found injured in Gorey”
Wexford Town Boil Water Notice remains
By Dan Walsh Irish Water issued a fresh statement this evening (Friday) to remind customers served by the Wexford Town Water Supply that a Boil Water Notice remains in place. Areas impacted by the Boil Water Notice include Wexford Town, Taghmon and surrounding areas. The notice, which was issued following consultation with the HSE on NovemberContinue reading “Wexford Town Boil Water Notice remains”
Tánaiste skips Clongeen tornado meeting
By Dan Walsh In Dáil Éireann today, Independent Deputy Verona Murphy raised the matter that just over a week ago, there was a tornado in south County Wexford. It arose in Haggard and Ramsgrange and travelled to Balliniry and from Balliniry it went to Milltown and Ballycullane on to Clongeen and finally to Foulkesmill, leavingContinue reading “Tánaiste skips Clongeen tornado meeting”
Funding for New Ross project
By Dan Walsh Funding has been announced for the redevelopment of the oil tanks site on the quayside of the River Barrow at New Ross adjacent to the Dunbrody Famine Ship Visitor Centre. Phase two of the New Ross Regeneration Project is costed at €1,017,991 with €814,393 announced by Minister Heather Humphreys from the RuralContinue reading “Funding for New Ross project”
One-Act Drama Festival in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Gorey Little Theatre is the stage for the One-Act Drama Festival which will be officially launched by Senator Malcolm Byrne on Thursday and continues for three nights. Thursday night features two plays; Camross Drama Group presents Glacier Bay by Frederick Stropped, and Kilmuckridge Drama Group presents The Book Club of Little WitteringtonContinue reading “One-Act Drama Festival in Gorey”
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