By Dan Walsh The R735 regional road link between Adamstown and Clonroche has reopened to traffic having caused severe local access inconvenience since closure following the excessive rainfall that fell on Christmas Day. Aughnaglower Bridge, known locally as Chapel Bridge, was washed away completely in the floods. Wexford County Council has acted swiftly in reopeningContinue reading “Adamstown-Clonroche R735 open”
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Rob James rides three winners…again!
By Dan Walsh Killanne rider Rob James was in brilliant form over the weekend winning six point-to-point races – three at Kirkistown in North Down on Saturday – and another treble at Comea, Co. Tipperary today. James got off the mark in the maiden race for four-year-olds on first timer Willmount, trained at Kiltealy byContinue reading “Rob James rides three winners…again!”
Garda investigation in New Ross
Gardaí are investigating an incident that occurred at approximately 8.15pm on Saturday in the Priory Lane area of New Ross. A man in his 40s was arrested and he is currently being detained at New Ross Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. No injuries were reported during the course ofContinue reading “Garda investigation in New Ross”
Rob James rides three winners
By Dan Walsh Barry O’Neill’s lead in the National Point-to-Point Riders’ Championship were narrowed down to three (26-23) today after Killanne rider Rob James rode a treble at Kirkistown in North Down. James enjoyed an eighteen lengths victory on Beyondapproach for the Monbeg Syndicate and Donnchadh Doyle team in the mares Winner of Two race.Continue reading “Rob James rides three winners”
Nearly €6m for Wexford sport groups
By Dan Walsh An amazing record €5,812,989 has been made available for the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme in Co. Wexford and allocated to seventy-one clubs and organisations. On social media, public representatives have been celebrating with their local successful applicants across the county and speaking to WexfordLocal.com Fine Gael TD, Paul Kehoe has welcomedContinue reading “Nearly €6m for Wexford sport groups”
Enniscorthy Castle host to textile exhibition
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle A newly curated exhibition of textiles and designs located in Enniscorthy Castle entitled The Fabric of Wexford: Industry and Innovation was launched officially this evening by Mr Sean Doyle, Chairperson of Enniscorthy Castle and the National 1798 Rebellion Centre Committee. Mr Doyle who is a former member of WexfordContinue reading “Enniscorthy Castle host to textile exhibition”
Wexford roads “need emergency assistance”
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Deputy Johnny Mythen (Sinn Féin) used Dáil Éireann Question Time on Thursday to raise the urgent need for increased Government funding for Wexford County Council to deal with the critical situation of the chronic structurally distressed roads within the county, as verified in a report by the Local Government Audit Service.Continue reading “Wexford roads “need emergency assistance””
€2.8m revamp at Aldi Wexford Trinity Street
By Dan Walsh Aldi today (Thursday) unveiled its newly revamped and extended Wexford Trinity Street store following a €2.8 million overhaul and the store has been redesigned to be as environmentally friendly as possible and powered by 100% green electricity. Over the past number of months the store has undergone a complete refurbishment, including theContinue reading “€2.8m revamp at Aldi Wexford Trinity Street”
Motorcyclist dies in Wexford crash
A motorcyclist has died after his bike collided with a wall on the R730 Rocklands-Kerlogue road, near the turn off onto the Coolballow road, south of Wexford town. The incident occurred around 2pm and emergency services were quickly on the scene. The man, believed to be in his 30’s, was pronounced dead at the scene.Continue reading “Motorcyclist dies in Wexford crash”
Reader Pens launched at Wexford Library
By Dan Walsh Ireland Reads is an annual campaign to get the country reading and leads to a national day on Friday February 25th to celebrate reading and, consequently, Wexford Library Service has teamed up with authors, local bookshops, publishers and libraries nationwide this year for Ireland Reads. As part of this year’s campaign, Wexford Libraries areContinue reading “Reader Pens launched at Wexford Library”
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