By Dan Walsh Wexford Women Together, previously known as the Women’s Coalition, has been launched to acknowledge the notable milestone of eight female councillors currently serving on Wexford County Council. Wexford Women Together has formulated a new strategy and action plan setting out their core goals and objectives to inspire and empower women in WexfordContinue reading “Elected Wexford women seeking gender parity”
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Talk Nights in Askamore
By Dan Walsh The popular four-week series of Talk Nights get underway in Askamore Community Centre on Tuesday night (January 6th) starting at 7.30pm. On the opening night North Wexford/ South Wicklow Deputies Brian Brennan, Malcolm Byrne and Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin make up the panel to share some insights into the toll of political life,Continue reading “Talk Nights in Askamore”
Tributes to Ballyhogue’s football legend
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Nick Doyle, Raheenahoone, Ballyhogue, who was one of Ballyhogue GAA Club’s “greatest players” and led the team to success in the captain’s role on many occasions. A native of Carrig, near Bree, Nick, who was affectionately known as ‘Mogue’ began his football career in the 1950s andContinue reading “Tributes to Ballyhogue’s football legend”
Cancelled; Point-to-point races at Tinahely
By Dan Walsh There will be no point-to-point action at Fairwood Park, Tinahely, tomorrow (Sunday). The popular Tinahely track was found to be unfit for racing on this (Saturday) afternoon, and with an unfavourable weather forecast for Saturday night and Sunday morning, with a status yellow Low Temperature / Ice warning from Met Éireann, theContinue reading “Cancelled; Point-to-point races at Tinahely”
Arrows to the sea at Hook Lighthouse
By Dan Walsh The Arrow Ceremony, a tradition since 1687, is held at Hook Lighthouse every New Year’s Day. At 1 pm today, January 1st, the Dunbrody Archers, joined by Cllr John Dwyer, Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District, will be part of the ceremony when biodegradable arrows will be shot into the sea toContinue reading “Arrows to the sea at Hook Lighthouse”
Rescue 117 in Castletown today
By Dan Walsh Helicopter Rescue 117 from Waterford base was called to Castletown this afternoon after a young lady was injured in a fall from her horse. It is understood that her injuries are not life-threatening. Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard were tasked to prepare a landing zone for Rescue 117 and assist with a casualty atContinue reading “Rescue 117 in Castletown today”
Clogh bridge rail accident remembered
By Brian Mac Aongusa from his book Broken Rails Around 9.30am on New Year’s Eve 1975 – exactly 50 years ago today – an excavator on the back of a lorry struck Clogh Bridge, some five kilometres south of Gorey in Co. Wexford, dislodged its granite masonry and buckled the railway just minutes before theContinue reading “Clogh bridge rail accident remembered”
James and Gainford in winning form
By Dan Walsh It isn’t every day that an amateur jockey commands the racing headlines but Rob James from Killanne had a most enjoyable day at Limerick races today (Monday) where he recorded a double success. James got off to a flying success aboard No Cure (5/1) for Kiltealy owner and trainer Gearoid O’Loughlin inContinue reading “James and Gainford in winning form”
Liz lands Limerick Listed Race prize
By Dan Walsh Liz Doyle has been successfully training horses at Kitestown, Crossabeg for almost 25 years, but her biggest training achievement to date was celebrated at Limerick yesterday (Sunday) when she saddled her first Listed Race winner. Liz’s challenger Ballybawn Belter (6/1) in the champion owner JP McManus colours floored the opposition by 11Continue reading “Liz lands Limerick Listed Race prize”
Tributes to Gorey businessman Joe Funge
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of well-known and highly respected Gorey businessman Joe Funge who served as a public representative and was dedicated to a lifetime of community service. In 1960, Joe learned his trade in Arnott’s, Dublin, before joining the family business on Gorey’s Main Street. The family business was enlargedContinue reading “Tributes to Gorey businessman Joe Funge”
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