By Dan Walsh Three point-to-point fixtures today and Wexford winners at all three. The first four races at Rathcannon, Co. Limerick came Wexford’s way with Tomhaggard rider Tiernan Power Roche enjoying double success. Power Roche won by two and a half lengths on newcomer Doyen Star for Cleariestown handler Mark Scallan in the four-year-old maidenContinue reading “Wexford winners at three tracks”
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Can the dog come to the beach?
By Dan Walsh A canine conundrum has emerged ahead of the bathing season, which may not be here just yet, but can’t be too far away! Ms Carolyne Godkin, Director of Services, presented a draft copy of the Wexford County Council Beach Bye-Laws 2022 to members at the March meeting where it emerged that manyContinue reading “Can the dog come to the beach?”
Glanbia acquires full ownership
By Dan Walsh Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited (“Glanbia Co-op”) has last Friday (April 1st) confirmed the completion of the transaction to acquire full ownership of Glanbia Ireland DAC. This follows the overwhelming approval of the proposed transaction by Glanbia Co-op shareholders at a Special General Meeting on December 17th 2021. Glanbia Ireland previously operated asContinue reading “Glanbia acquires full ownership”
Rob James wins Scottish Grand National
By Dan Walsh Leading amateur jockey Rob James from Killanne rode the winner of the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr today on Win My Wings (13/2 co-fav) by seven lengths for Welsh trainer Christian Williams. James has ridden 264 winners in point-to-points and some races on the track, but his only previous winner inContinue reading “Rob James wins Scottish Grand National”
No HGV parking while waiting for the ferry!
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort has issued an information statement requesting truck drivers and hauliers not to park their vehicles in neighbouring villages while waiting for access to Rosslare Europort for ferry departure deadlines. “The villages (presumably a reference to Kilrane and Tagoat) are residential and are not available for parking day or not,” saysContinue reading “No HGV parking while waiting for the ferry!”
Local concerns about wind turbines?
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Council Chamber A notice of motion by Cllr John Fleming regards the Draft Plan and wind turbines was eventually withdrawn following a discussion at Monday’s March meeting of Wexford County Council at Carriglawn. Cllr Fleming was calling to amend Section 5.7 of Volume 10 energy contained in the Draft PlanContinue reading “Local concerns about wind turbines?”
Wexford students compete for Art Awards
By Dan Walsh Following in the footsteps of leading Irish artists who took part during their early lives – renowned figures such as Graham Knuttel, Robert Ballagh, Dorothy Cross and Bernadette Madden – young artists who submitted entries to this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition, including a number from Co. Wexford, are currently having theirContinue reading “Wexford students compete for Art Awards”
63rd Kilmuckridge Drama Festival
By Dan Walsh The stage is set for the 63rd Kilmuckridge Drama Festival which opens on Friday night in the KMH (Kilmuckridge Memorial Hall) and runs for seven nights. The adjudicator is Pauline Byrne and curtains up each night at 8pm. THE LINE UP IS AS FOLLOWS; Friday, April 1st – OPEN SECTION- Ballycogley PlayersContinue reading “63rd Kilmuckridge Drama Festival”
Two new Canons installed
The Reverends Ian Cruikshank and Nicola Halford were installed as Chancellor and Treasurer, respectively, at a ceremony in St. Edan’s Cathedral, Ferns, last Sunday. Dean Paul Mooney installed both Canons to fill these dignities in the Cathedral Chapter in Ferns in the presence of Bishop Michael Burrows, diocesan clergy and laity.Unfortunately, Canon Ian Cruikshank wasContinue reading “Two new Canons installed”
Refugees at Rosslare Harbour
By Dan Walsh Chief Executive Officer Tom Enright gave an update on refugees arriving at Rosslare Harbour and he gave the figure at 1,171 with more expected on two sailings into the port later in the week. “One-third of those arriving are under 18 years old,” he told Monday’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council.Continue reading “Refugees at Rosslare Harbour”
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