By Dan Walsh Tight finishes were a feature of this evening’s seven-race card run in summer conditions at Bettyville Park this evening. No local winners though. The opening two and a half mile hurdle was a thriller with Mr Caplan (4/1), trained by Denise Foster and ridden by Keith Donoghue, holding off Quirt Evans andContinue reading “Close finishes at Bettyville Park”
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McCabes Pharmacy 40 years in business
Television personality and mum-to-be Síle Seoige was on hand to meet the newest addition to McCabes, as the family-owned pharmacy unveiled its Digital Prescription Service, Easy Script. The “new arrival” is the first web based digital prescription service in Ireland, and it comes as McCabes Pharmacy celebrates 40 years in business this year. At theContinue reading “McCabes Pharmacy 40 years in business “
Body found on Gorey’s Fort Road
Gardai are carrying out an investigation following the discovery of a man’s body on the side of the road at 3.45am today after Gardai in Gorey were called to the Fort Road area in the town. The man in his mid-20s was pronounced dead at the scene, however a cause of death has not yetContinue reading “Body found on Gorey’s Fort Road”
Conservation plan for Fethard Castle
By Dan Walsh Great excitement in Fethard after Wexford County Council have secured funding under the Community Monuments Fund of €70,000 for Fethard Castle. The core objective of the Community Monuments Fund is to support the conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of local monuments and historic sites. Chairman of Fethard Community Development Association, Richard FinnContinue reading “Conservation plan for Fethard Castle”
Irish Water appeal to conserve water at home, in the shop and on the farm in July and August
By Dan Walsh Irish Water is predicting an increase in domestic and commercial demand for water over the coming months and customers are asked to take some simple measures to conserve water in their homes, their businesses and on their farms. Tom Cuddy, Irish Water’s Head of Asset Operations, told WexfordLocal.com said: “We would likeContinue reading “Irish Water appeal to conserve water at home, in the shop and on the farm in July and August”
Cllr Barbara-Anne is “First Citizen of Co. Wexford”
By Dan Walsh “It is an honour and a privilege for me to be elected Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council and what is truly remarkable I’m only the third woman to achieve this honour in 120 years,”; the opening words of Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy in her acceptance speech following her election as Cathaoirleach at today’sContinue reading “Cllr Barbara-Anne is “First Citizen of Co. Wexford””
Cllr Garry Laffan is new Mayor of Wexford
By Dan Walsh The newly elected Mayor of Wexford is Cllr Garry Laffan (Fianna Fail) who was “honoured and privileged” to be elevated to the historic position at the annual general meeting of Wexford Borough and Municipal District Council held this morning. From Glynn, Mayor Laffan is an All-Ireland hurling medal holder with the victoriousContinue reading “Cllr Garry Laffan is new Mayor of Wexford”
Cllr Cathal Byrne is Enniscorthy Chair
By Dan Walsh Ballyhogue solicitor Cllr Cathal Byrne (Fine Gael) is the new Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council defeating Cllr Jackser Owens (Independent), 4 votes to 2, at the annual general meeting held at Kilcannon Garden Centre this morning. Proposed by Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan and seconded by Cllr Aidan Browne, Cllr Byrne paid tributeContinue reading “Cllr Cathal Byrne is Enniscorthy Chair”
GAA Weekend Round-up; Wexford wins in hurling and football
WEXFORD 2-11(17) WICKLOW 0-14 Good day for Wexford football with a 2-11 to 0-14 victory over Wicklow at Aughrim today (Sunday) earning a rare opportunity to play against the record breakers six-in-a-row All-Ireland champions Dublin in the Leinster Senior Football Championship quarter-final in Chadwicks Wexford Park next Sunday. It is Wexford’s first Leinster Championship successContinue reading “GAA Weekend Round-up; Wexford wins in hurling and football”
Cllr Pat Barden is Cathaoirleach for New Ross
By Dan Walsh Adamstown Cllr Pat Barden (Independent) was elected Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District Council at the annual general meeting held on Friday. He succeeds Cllr Michael Whelan (Fianna Fail). Cllr Barden was congratulated by his colleagues and wished well for his coming year in the leadership role, while Cllr Whelan was praisedContinue reading “Cllr Pat Barden is Cathaoirleach for New Ross”
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