By Dan Walsh Champion point-to-point rider Barry O’Neill had an amazing treble at Damma House in Kilkenny today. O’Neill led all the way and won by 15 lengths on Agrirlcalledchloe for Tinahely owner/handler Philip Rothwell in the mares maiden race for five year olds and upward, The Ballindaggin rider won the Winner of Two raceContinue reading “Barry O’Neill rides three winners”
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REMINDER; Boil Water Notice for Wexford town.
By Dan Walsh Irish Water has contacted WexfordLocal.com to remind customers served by the Wexford Town Water Supply that a Boil Water Notice remains in place. The notice, which was issued following consultation with the HSE on Wednesday, November 2nd, is in place to protect the health of approximately 25,000 customers. It was issued followingContinue reading “REMINDER; Boil Water Notice for Wexford town.”
Senator thanks emergency crews
By Dan Walsh Senator Malcolm Byrne has expressed his thanks to the crews at Wexford County Council, the Fire Service, Civil Defence and the ESB and Gardai for all their work during this week’s horrendous weather. Senator Byrne said to WexfordLocal.com; “The teams went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that theyContinue reading “Senator thanks emergency crews”
Don’t forget the Wexford Book Fair on Sunday
By Dan Walsh Great excitement in Red Books, St. Peter’s Square, Wexford, last night for the launch of the 4th edition of The Wexford Bohemian, excellently edited by Alanna Hammel, and featuring a large collection of new poems and original stories from about 50 contributors. The launch was performed by the Mayor of Wexford, CllrContinue reading “Don’t forget the Wexford Book Fair on Sunday”
New collection of poetry launched
By Dan Walsh in Wexford Liam Regan was born in Louth, lives in Stradbally, Co. Laois, retired from working in Carlow, and last night he chose Red Books in Wexford town to launch his debut collection of poetry entitled ‘Along the Grassy Path’ An original work of 49 poems, the attractive cover was designed byContinue reading “New collection of poetry launched”
Minister faces query on dental services in New Ross
By Dan Walsh Serious public concerns about the lack of dentists in the New Ross area taking on patients with medical cards is to be raised with the Minister for Health. Sinn Féin New Ross area representative Marie Doyle told WexfordLocal.com; “I have been contacted by many people in New Ross highlighting the lack ofContinue reading “Minister faces query on dental services in New Ross”
Flooding mayhem on M11 and Gorey
By Dan Walsh UPDATE at 10pm Thursday; The M11 has reopened for traffic having been closed for a number of hours this evening due to flash flooding following heavy rainfall. The emergency services are stretched to the limit in North Wexford this evening after an extraordinary heavy downpour of rain saturated the district and causedContinue reading “Flooding mayhem on M11 and Gorey”
25,000 affected by Wexford ‘Boil Water’ notice
By Dan Walsh A Boil Water Notice to protect public health has been issued for all customers supplied by the Wexford Town Public Water Supply with immediate effect.Following consultation with the HSE, Irish Water and Wexford County Council this notice is being issued to protect the health of approximately 25,000 customers following the detection ofContinue reading “25,000 affected by Wexford ‘Boil Water’ notice”
€40,000 for 20 Wexford Men’s Shed groups
By Dan Walsh Twenty Men’s Shed projects across Co. Wexford are to receive funding of €2,000 each. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, announced today funding of €800,000to support Men’s Sheds nationally. The initiative will see grants provided to assist with running costs such as electricity or insurance bills. Co. Wexford projects toContinue reading “€40,000 for 20 Wexford Men’s Shed groups”
Enniscorthy unveils its Christmas plans
By Dan Walsh at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy Enniscorthy is the town to share in the magic of Christmas this year and an exciting programme of festive events were unveiled today at a press launch in the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy. Cathaoirleach Cllr Aidan Browne, joined with elves and reindeers toContinue reading “Enniscorthy unveils its Christmas plans”
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