Applications from sports clubs in Co. Wexford and beyond are now invited under the third Texaco Support for Sport initiative in which a fund of €130,000 will be divided in €5,000 amounts and distributed to successful applicants in each of the twenty-six counties. Over the past two years, a gross figure of €260,000 has beenContinue reading “Funding for Wexford sports clubs?“
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Adventure tourism at Bannow Bay
By Dan Walsh Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, said she is “a huge believer in promoting adventure tourism – because we have so many wonderful lakes and rivers and waterways that have so much to offer”, when in Wexford yesterday (Thursday) at Little Sea for the turning of the sod ofContinue reading “Adventure tourism at Bannow Bay”
Beer and wine seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue have seized approximately 48,500 litres of beer and more than 16,100 litres of wine, with a combined estimated retail value of €390,000 at Rosslare Europort recently. Last Saturday, (October 1st) Revenue officers seized over 25,200 litres of beer following the search of a Romanian registered truck that had disembarked a ferryContinue reading “Beer and wine seized at Rosslare Europort”
Community gym opens in Ferns
By Dan Walsh in Ferns Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, officially opened a number of rural projects across County Wexford yesterday (Thursday) which have received funding of over €6 million and all of the projects were funded under the Government’s ambitious rural development policy, Our Rural Future. Her visit to Wexford beganContinue reading “Community gym opens in Ferns”
New appeal for missing teenager
Gardaí in Wexford have renewed an appeal and continue to seek the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Ahmed Kafer Esmael Mohamedomer who is missing from his home in Kilrane, in south Wexford. Ahmed was last seen on Friday night, 16th September 2022 at approximately 10pm. Ahmed is described as being 5’8″ withContinue reading “New appeal for missing teenager”
High Hill Norman Gardens open in New Ross
By Dan Walsh in New Ross An area in the 13th century medieval town centre in New Ross has been rejuvenated as the High Hill Norman Gardens and the officially opening took place today with special guest Heather Humphreys T.D., Minister for Rural Community, Rural Development and Special Protection. This exciting and original New RossContinue reading “High Hill Norman Gardens open in New Ross”
Memorial restored in Gorey Town Park
By Dan Walsh A memorial to the late Garda Frank Forde erected in Gorey Town Park in 1985, but long since removed, has been restored to its original honoured position. It is appropriate that such a gesture occurs on the centenary of the foundation of An Garda Siochána and in recognition of service to theContinue reading “Memorial restored in Gorey Town Park”
Tirlán confirms 2022 grain pricing
By Dan Walsh Tirlán will pay over €100 million for quality grain from Harvest 2022, with prices for Members standing at €310 tonne for green feed barley and €320/t for green feed wheat. Seán Molloy, Chief Ingredients and Agri Officer, said Tirlán has continuously displayed strong commitment to the sector with a key focus onContinue reading “Tirlán confirms 2022 grain pricing“
30,000 Wexfordians using the toilet as a bin!
By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Clean Coasts are urging the public to continue to ‘Think Before You Flush’ as a recent survey has revealed that that more than 30,000 people living in Wexford continue to regularly flush wipes and other sanitary items down the toilet. Worryingly those aged under 35 are twice as likely to dispose of ‘flushable’ wipesContinue reading “30,000 Wexfordians using the toilet as a bin!“
Wexford Camera Club welcomes new members
By Dan Walsh Wexford Camera Club opened its exhibition Moments In Time on Culture Night and it continues in Wexford Library until Sunday, October 9th. Memories can be locked in a picture; such is the power of photography. Another aspect of photography is the possibility to reveal hidden detail. “Maybe you see something here youContinue reading “Wexford Camera Club welcomes new members”
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