By Dan Walsh The equestrian sport eyes of the world will be focused firmly on Equestrian Park at the Tokyo Olympics this morning as Team Ireland compete for medals and the local interest surrounds the participation of Enniscorthy-born Bertram Allen. Son of Bert Allen and Geraldine Fitzgerald, Bertram celebrated his 26th birthday last Sunday andContinue reading “Good luck Bertram and Team Ireland”
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Byrne calls on Taoiseach to support the arts
By Dan Walsh Wexford Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne has written to the Taoiseach Micheál Martin and to Arts & Culture Minister, Catherine Martin, calling for the Minister and senior Government officials to meet with representatives of the arts, live events and entertainment sector before the end of next week and to agree a clearContinue reading “Byrne calls on Taoiseach to support the arts”
Min Ryan Park officially opened
By Dan Walsh Although the magnificent outdoor facilities at Killeens, Wexford, are being enjoyed and open to the public for more than a year now, the official opening of the €4 million Min Ryan Park was performed last weekend by Mayor of Wexford, Cllr Gary Laffan. It had been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Continue reading “Min Ryan Park officially opened”
No Olympic medal for Bertram Allen
By Dan Walsh Wexford rider Bertram Allen, and his Team Ireland colleagues Darragh Kenny and Cian O’Connor put in fine performances but finished out of the medals in the individual jumping final at the Toyko Olympics this morning. Bertram needed a fault-free round to keep his medal hopes alive. Aboard Pacino Amiro they started stronglyContinue reading “No Olympic medal for Bertram Allen”
Funding for coastal community groups
By Dan Walsh Over €900,000 worth of grants have been approved for 62 coastal community groups and micro enterprises, four in the South East and two in Co. Wexford. Bannow Historical Society received over €10,000 for training in Maritime Heritage Preservation and Celebration. Hook Head received 60% towards the Hike to the Hook 2020 event,Continue reading “Funding for coastal community groups”
Bertram Allen into Wednesday’s final
By Dan Walsh In the individual showjumping qualifier at the Tokyo Olympic Games Wexford rider Bertram Allen with his Ireland teammates Darragh Kenny and Cian O’Connor all jumped clear rounds today and all three are certain be among the 30 riders through to Wednesday’s Jumping Individual Final. The trio got around with zero penalties. O’Connor,Continue reading “Bertram Allen into Wednesday’s final”
RNLI crews to receive Medals for Gallantry
By Dan Walsh The RNLI will present three lifeboat crews in the South-East with gallantry awards for their role in a rescue last October that saved nine lives and prevented a 100-metre cargo vessel, carrying 4,000 tonnes of coal, from hitting rocks at Hook Head. The Coxswains of Dunmore East RNLI, Kilmore Quay RNLI andContinue reading “RNLI crews to receive Medals for Gallantry”
Death of local radio presenter Paul Rowley
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of popular radio journalist Paul Rowley, (62), who was the voice of South East Radio news and sport over many years. Many tributes are accumulating from his legion of friends and colleagues. Sunday Sports Hour presenter Aidan Delaney and reporter Liam Spratt paid tribute to Paul RowleyContinue reading “Death of local radio presenter Paul Rowley”
Man (50) dies in Rosslare Harbour workplace accident
A man in his 50’s has died in a workplace accident at Baku GLS Limited in Kilrane Business Park, Rosslare Harbour. The incident occurred around 1 am today (Saturday) when the deceased was crushed beneath a load of plastic sheeting. Emergency services attended the scene. An Gardaí and the Health & Safety Authority will holdContinue reading “Man (50) dies in Rosslare Harbour workplace accident”
Gum litter falls by 64% in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Cllr Barbara Anne Murphy Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council and Cllr Garry Laffan, Mayor of Wexford joined members of Wexford Tidy Towns to officially launch the gum litter education campaign on Wexford Quay today (Friday). Cllr Murphy asked people to get behind the Gum Litter Taskforce campaign which is an environmental initiativeContinue reading “Gum litter falls by 64% in Wexford town”
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