By Dan Walsh at Bettyville Park Local jockey Jordan Gainford who landed a victory on Definite Plan for Gordan Elliott in a Grade 2 handicap chase at Cheltenham on Saturday followed up with a double at Wexford this afternoon and recorded the 50th winner of his career. The magic 50 came on the Paul NolanContinue reading “Brilliant weekend for Jordan Gainford”
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€300,000 of drugs seized in Bunclody area
Approximately €300,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine (subject to analysis) was seized in the greater Bunclody area yesterday. Gardaí from the Detective and Drug Units from Gorey and Enniscorthy investigating the distribution and sale of controlled drugs in the county conducted a search of a house in the greater Bunclody area. One person was detainedContinue reading “€300,000 of drugs seized in Bunclody area”
Wexford stable share a double
By Dan Walsh Rider Rob James, handler Donnchadh Doyle and owner, Monbeg Syndicate shared a double at Loughanmore point-to-point in East Antrim today (Saturday). Success came in the opening maiden race for four-year- old mares by five lengths for first timer Smiling Getaway. Victory flashed a second time with another first timer Galia Des LiteauxContinue reading “Wexford stable share a double”
Bank Holiday Boil Water Notice for Wexford town
By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice affecting 25,000 in Wexford Town will continue over the October Bank Holiday weekend and is unlikely to be lifted until a scheduled inspection takes place on Tuesday morning. Heavy rain last Wednesday caused problems to arise at the Newtown Road treatment plant where an alarm system worked efficientlyContinue reading “Bank Holiday Boil Water Notice for Wexford town”
Almost €200,000 for 7 Wexford projects
By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD, Paul Kehoe has today welcomed the announcement of €199,235 in funding to support seven outdoor projects across Wexford. Today’s funding in Wexford will include: €16,875 – Cahore Step Improvements – Improve trail accessibility by providing safe steps at Cahore Pier Carpark. €8,242 – Ferns Heritage Trail Waymarking Project –Continue reading “Almost €200,000 for 7 Wexford projects”
21,000 affected by Boil Water Notice for Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Wexford County Council are issuing a Boil Water Notice with immediate effect to protect the health of consumers supplied by the Wexford Town Public Water Supply. The Boil Water Notice has been put in place due to issues at the water treatmentContinue reading “21,000 affected by Boil Water Notice for Wexford town”
Taoiseach asked of MRI Scanner delay at Wexford Hospital
By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent Deputy Verona Murphy quizzed An Taoiseach Micheál Martin during the Questions on Promised Legislation debate in Dáil Éireann on Wednesday regarding the delay in providing an MRI Scanner at Wexford General Hospital. Deputy Murphy said; “In 2018, the people of Wexford raised over €250,000, in consultation with and at theContinue reading “Taoiseach asked of MRI Scanner delay at Wexford Hospital”
Strands of history at Bannow Bay
By Dan Walsh The Bannow Maritime Heritage Weekend brings history alive this week with a series of events that nobody with a passion for the past should miss, however, the highlight is bound to be the launch of the Journal of the Bannow Historical Society, No. 4 by Barry Lacey, Historian-in-Residence at Wexford Public LibrariesContinue reading “Strands of history at Bannow Bay”
Gorey newspaper making headlines
By Dan Walsh Cllr Diarmuid Devereux told today’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal that THE GUARDIAN offices in Gorey is closed and he wanted to say to local journalist Cathy Lee, who was present at the meeting, that it was a great pleasure for us all (fellow members and officials) to have worked with theContinue reading “Gorey newspaper making headlines”
What next for Enniscorthy’s derelict sites?
By Dan Walsh It has been the elephant in the room for a considerable time and a regular topic at monthly meetings of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and the unsavoury sight of derelict buildings was under strict scrutiny from members at today’s October meeting held under Covid-19 guidelines at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. Tom Banville,Continue reading “What next for Enniscorthy’s derelict sites?”
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