By Dan Walsh Rob James rode two winners at Quakerstown, Co. Clare today. Not as good as his four-timer at Lingstown last Sunday, but it maintains a good run of success and he is now on the 11-winner mark for the season. James scored on Ideal Des Bordes for the Monbeg Syndicate and Donnchadh DoyleContinue reading “Rob James continues good run”
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Wreath laid at Bunclody ambush site
By Dan Walsh near Bunclody A commemorative wreath was laid in memory of Thomas Doyle, (29), from The Shannon, Enniscorthy, a clerical officer attached to the Free State army, who was shot dead when an army vehicle was ambushed at Ryland Cross, near Bunclody, on December 1st, 1922. Thomas Doyle had the unique distinction ofContinue reading “Wreath laid at Bunclody ambush site”
Coal theft in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh As the winter nights grow colder and the cost of fossil fuels increase dramatically, it has come to the notice of the Wexford Garda Division that in recent days a large quantity of 20kg coal bags were stolen from a retail premises in Wexford town. “We are keen to speak with anyoneContinue reading “Coal theft in Wexford town”
Man charged with threat to kill two people
A 27-year-old has been charged with threatening to kill two people at Old Forge Road in Enniscorthy on Sunday evening last, November 27, under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, following an incident in which a nine-year-old boy was attacked by a pitbull. Niall Byrne, of 19 Forgelands, Enniscorthy, and is originally fromContinue reading “Man charged with threat to kill two people”
Gorey teaching graduate receives top award
By Dan Walsh Post-Primary Education graduate, Caoimhe Leacy, from Gorey, had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of her class’ status at the annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony which was held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently. In addition to receiving her Master’s qualification, Caoimhe was honoured with the Business Award – which is presented byContinue reading “Gorey teaching graduate receives top award”
Taoiseach ‘very disturbed’ by Enniscorthy dog attack
By Dan Walsh An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, speaking in the Dáil today following a vicious dog attack on a young boy while playing with friends in a public area at Enniscorthy last Sunday, said “enforcement of regulations around animals” needs immediate attention. “Because what has happened is one time too many. And we all haveContinue reading “Taoiseach ‘very disturbed’ by Enniscorthy dog attack”
10 million illegal cigarettes seized
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized over 10 million cigarettes with an estimated retail value of €7.9 million, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of almost €6.2 million, as a result of routine profiling, yesterday (Tuesday). The illegal cigarettes, branded ‘Richmond King Size’, were discovered with the assistance of Revenue’s mobileContinue reading “10 million illegal cigarettes seized”
Bishop calls for ‘generous response’
By Dan Walsh Following a meeting with local representatives from the Society of St Vincent de Paul, the Bishop of Ferns, Bishop Ger Nash has called for a generous response to the Annual Church Gate Collection which takes place after all masses on the weekend of December 10/11th. As it comes into its busiest two monthsContinue reading “Bishop calls for ‘generous response’”
Water mains replacement in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Irish Water announced today that working in partnership with Wexford County Council it plans to replace over 700 metres of problematic water mains in St. Waleran’s, Gorey. The project is being delivered as part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme. The works, which are being carried out by Shareridge Utilities Ltd on behalfContinue reading “Water mains replacement in Gorey”
Man (20s) arrested over Ennniscorthy dog attack
A man in his 20s has been arrested by Gardaí in connection with a serious incident in which a young boy was attacked by a dog close to his home at Old Forge Road in the Milehouse area of Enniscorthy. Alejandro Mizsan, (9), suffered serious facial injuries while playing with some friends outside his homeContinue reading “Man (20s) arrested over Ennniscorthy dog attack”
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