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”
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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”
Achievers honoured at Enniscorthy Civic Awards
By Dan Walsh Ten nominees from across the district whose names were submitted by the elected members of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council were honoured at the Civic Awards Night held in the Seamus Rafter Suite at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy tonight (Thursday). Cathaoirleach Cllr Cathal Byrne said a Civic Reception is the highest honour theContinue reading “Achievers honoured at Enniscorthy Civic Awards”
Courtown calls for Council support
By Dan Walsh at Gorey-Kilmuckridge District Council Meeting. A deputation from Courtown Community Council were welcomed at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council where they presented the elected representatives and officials with an excellent audio-visual presentation outlining the potential of the coastal area and seeking more encouragement and support for the Courtown-RiverchapelContinue reading “Courtown calls for Council support”
€20m energy savings in the South East
By Dan Walsh The County Councils of Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny working closely with 3 Counties Energy Agency (3CEA), have all exceeded the 33% energy reduction target set in the National Climate Action Plan. According to a report launched today (Thursday); “You could lap Wexford 43,000 times with the energy saved. Wexford saved 269 millionContinue reading “€20m energy savings in the South East”
Maria Nolan published again in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Maria Nolan’s second novel The Shadow of Freedom was officially launched at a pleasant ceremony held in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy tonight (Wednesday) in the presence of published writers, members of her family and loyal readers and supporters. Her latest work continues a theme and tells the story of the WarContinue reading “Maria Nolan published again in Enniscorthy”
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