By Dan Walsh at Knockmullen House, New Ross There were extraordinary scenes at today’s point-to-point races at Knockmullen House, New Ross, where two dead-heats were recorded and featured the same rider – Brian Dunleavy from Cork. The turf history books will be under heavy scrutiny for a few days as historians and statisticians search toContinue reading “Two dead-heats at foggy Knockmullen”
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Enniscorthy 1916 recalled in new book
By Dan Walsh Pat Doran was born and raised in Enniscorthy with a vague knowledge and awareness of the 1916 Easter Rising in the town, however, on the discovery that two of his great-grandfathers were willing participants he was inspired to pursue further research. Pat’s detailed research has uncovered the names of individuals who eitherContinue reading “Enniscorthy 1916 recalled in new book”
Wexford riders in thrilling finishes
By Dan Walsh Doubles for Barry O’Neill and Rob James were a feature of today’s action at Loughbrickland, Co. Down and they involved two thrilling finishes that concluded in a short-head victory and a dead-heat. Rob James got into the winners’ enclosure as a handler and rider in the maiden race for four-year-olds with LostContinue reading “Wexford riders in thrilling finishes”
Boil Water Notices remain in Gorey and Wexford
By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council is reminding customers supplied by the Gorey and Wexford Town Public Water Supplies, that the Boil Water Notices on these supplies remain in place over the weekend and until further notice. Works are being carried as a matter of priority at both plants to enable liftingContinue reading “Boil Water Notices remain in Gorey and Wexford”
Minister opens historic Johnstown Castle
By Dan Walsh The majestic redevelopment of historic Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens, near Piercestown, a few kilometres from Wexford town were officially opened by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. yesterday (Thursday). Minister McConalogue said: “I am delighted to officially open this national treasure and I congratulate all involved in recentContinue reading “Minister opens historic Johnstown Castle”
Enniscorthy gets replacement water mains
By Dan Walsh Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council have begun works to replace 1,650 metres of problematic water mains in Enniscorthy. The works are taking place between Edermine (Spring Hill) and Vinegar Hill, on Cluain Dara, Esmonde Road, through a brown field site to Drumgoold Road and continue on the pedestrianContinue reading “Enniscorthy gets replacement water mains”
€20,000 cannabis seized in Bree
By Dan Walsh One male has been arrested in Bree following the discovery of approximately €20,000 worth of cannabis seized last weekend after a number of searches were conducted across County Wexford under warrants issued under the Misuse of Drugs Act by the Divisional Drug Unit supported by Detective and Uniform Units. In Bree, oneContinue reading “€20,000 cannabis seized in Bree”
€307m to acquire 40% Glanbia shareholding
By Dan Walsh Glanbia Co-op is proposing to take full ownership of Glanbia Ireland by purchasing Glanbia plc’s 40% stake in the strategic joint venture. Ireland’s leading dairy processor, Glanbia Ireland, is a €2 billion, integrated agri-food and nutrition business, with world-class dairy and grain processing assets and an award-winning portfolio of brands including Avonmore,Continue reading “€307m to acquire 40% Glanbia shareholding”
Wexford receives Aldi community grants
By Dan Walsh Seven Wexford-based charities and community organisations have become the latest beneficiaries of Aldi’s Community Grants programme, with each receiving a €500 grant from the Aldi store teams in County Wexford. €500 grants were presented to Jonah Special School, St. Garvans National School, Pieta House Wexford, Irish Cancer Society, Alive Church, Talk ToContinue reading “Wexford receives Aldi community grants”
Body recovered from the River Barrow
By Dan Walsh The search for a missing person on the River Barrow in the vicinity of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge, south of New Ross, concluded yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon with the discovery of a male person. While awaiting formal identification, the body is believed to be that of Martin Donohoe, (29), whose vehicle wasContinue reading “Body recovered from the River Barrow”
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