By Dan Walsh at Askamore Community Centre The 4th annual Askamore Art Exhibition was officially opened by Paul Carter, Director Gorey School of Art, at a pleasant function held in Askamore Community Centre tonight and is open to the public until Sunday. Mr Carter praised the organising group for arranging the exhibition which he saidContinue reading “Askamore Art Exhibition opens tonight”
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Book of Condolence for Vicky Phelan
By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr George Lawlor has opened a Book of Condolence to allow the people of County Wexford to express their heartfelt sympathy to the family of the late Vicky Phelan. The book of condolence is located near the entrance to County Hall, Newtown Road, Wexford. At today’s monthlyContinue reading “Book of Condolence for Vicky Phelan”
1,997 Ukraine people in Wexford
By Dan Walsh The most recent arrival figures indicate 55,800 BOTP’s (Beneficiary of Temporary Protection Order) have arrived in Ireland as of October 27th, with the latest data indicating 1,997 individuals in Wexford. Nationally women aged 20 or over account for 46% of arrivals to date, with individuals from 0-19 (both male and female) compriseContinue reading “1,997 Ukraine people in Wexford”
Call for redress scheme to include Wexford!
By Dan Walsh at meeting of Wexford County Council Gorey public representative Cllr Joe Sullivan has been campaigning for support for homeowners affected by defective building materials and has brought the matter to several meetings, however, at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council he had the full backing of the members that may assistContinue reading “Call for redress scheme to include Wexford!”
Gorey Gardaí investigates hit and run
By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Gorey are appealing for witnesses in relation to a serious injury hit and run road traffic collision that occurred at Ballydermot, Arklow Road, Gorey in the early hours of Saturday morning at approximately 2.30am. Gardaí were alerted to a male pedestrian in his early 20s who was located on theContinue reading “Gorey Gardaí investigates hit and run”
Gorey Gardaí celebrates century
By Dan Walsh in Gorey Around a hundred serving, retired, and relatives of deceased members of An Garda Siochána who served in Gorey District were honoured with a medal and certificate to mark a century of the Gardaí at a pleasant ceremony in Christ Church, Gorey, today. Superintendent Denis Whelan and Sergeant Stephen Ennis supervisedContinue reading “Gorey Gardaí celebrates century”
Remembrance Service in Gorey
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”
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”
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