By Dan Walsh The peerless Punchestown racing festival was back to packed stands and top-quality racing yesterday (Tuesday) and the Wexford veteran Vital Island (7/2), having his 11th run over ‘the bank’s course’ won for the first time in the Kildare Hunt Club Chase Ladies Cup. Ridden by veteran Tomhaggard rider Benny Walsh, Vital IslandContinue reading “Benny Walsh wins the Ladies Cup”
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What’s happening in Enniscorthy?
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is to proceed immediately following the approval of tender documents received from the Department of Tourism, Culture and Art with the Enniscorthy Sports Hub, Acting District Manager Bernie Quigley told members at the April meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Presentation Centre on Tuesday. Water fountainsContinue reading “What’s happening in Enniscorthy?”
Fighting for issues on Vinegar Hill!
By Dan Walsh Several issues relating to Vinegar Hill as a tourist attraction were brought before Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council by Cllr Jackser Owens who described the Enniscorthy landmark as “the greatest tourism attraction in all of Ireland”. Cllr Owens was critical of the lack of public toilet facilities on theContinue reading “Fighting for issues on Vinegar Hill!”
Ukraine Ambassador in Gorey
By Dan Walsh in Gorey The Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, Her Excellency Ms. Larysa Gerasko, honoured an invitation to visit Gorey today where she thanked everybody for the support of Ukraine and Ukrainians who came to Ireland fleeing the war launched by Russia. Cathaoirleach Cllr Pip Breen said; “It is a great privilege and honourContinue reading “Ukraine Ambassador in Gorey”
Cyclist (60s) dies in New Ross incident
By Dan Walsh A male cyclist in his 60s has died in a road traffic incident on the R731 at Ballywilliam, near New Ross, earlier today. The alarm was raised shortly before 1pm. It is understood the man was cycling in a group when the incident occurred. Local sources told WexfordLocal.com that a gate mayContinue reading “Cyclist (60s) dies in New Ross incident”
Bowe wins Ireland’s richest race
By Dan Walsh at Monksgrange Colin Bowe had a remarkable treble at his local track at Monksgrange today including a six lengths success in Ireland’s richest point-to-point race – the €5,000 INHSC Race Winners Final with Gunnery Officer ridden by Barry O’Neill. Six runners faced the starter in this bonus race and Bowe’s smart geldingContinue reading “Bowe wins Ireland’s richest race”
Injured yachtsman brought to safety
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI assisted a 40ft yacht with an injured crew member on board 20 nautical miles off the Wexford coast and towed the vessel to Kilmore Quay. The call was requested by the Irish Coast Guard at 4pm on Friday. One of the two crew on board the ketch had sustainedContinue reading “Injured yachtsman brought to safety”
A masterplan for Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh A €350 million masterplan covering various facets of development at Rosslare Europort and plans to establish an offshore renewable energy hub were announced yesterday. Plans are now being put place to bring the Offshore Renewable Energy hub to the planning permission stage while financial consultants have been appointed to develop a detailedContinue reading “A masterplan for Rosslare Europort”
Sunday racing action at Monksgrange
By Dan Walsh A strong entry of 145 has been received for Sunday’s point-to-point races run under the auspices of Bree Hunt Club at Monksgrange, Rathnure. The first race is off at 2pm. The going is officially ‘good’ and following a track inspection on Friday and in recognition of a dry weather forecast watering isContinue reading “Sunday racing action at Monksgrange”
All safe and well in Saltee Islands rescue
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI responded to two separate requests from the Irish Coast Guard for assistance to pleasure crafts in the vicinity of the Saltee Islands on Easter Saturday. The volunteer crew were requested to launch their all-weather Tamar class lifeboat Killarney, by the Irish Coast Guard at 3.07pm on Saturday to assist inContinue reading “All safe and well in Saltee Islands rescue”
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