By Dan Walsh The committee of Courtown Community Council (CCC) are requesting Wexford County Council to delay the sale of Courtown Woods due to concerns regarding future protection and development and are requesting a meeting with the proposed new owners, Wexford County Council and the liquidators to create a management plan. The committee are agreeableContinue reading “Saving Courtown Woods”
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€208,000 funding for Kilmore Quay
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay has received a significant investment to the tune of €208,000 in capital funding for upgrade works and repairs and while there is a general welcome locally, Fianna Fáil member in the Rosslare Municipal District, Cllr Lisa McDonald is particularly impressed. “I am delighted to be informed that €208,000 in capitalContinue reading “€208,000 funding for Kilmore Quay”
€45m Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme makes progress?
By Dan Walsh Construction work on the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme that includes a new bridge across the River Slaney costing more than €45 million is closer to commencement after the latest documents have reached the Minister’s desk in Dublin. Cllr. Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council has been informed that the Supplementary InformationContinue reading “€45m Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme makes progress?”
O’Neill and Bowe on the double
By Dan Walsh Bank Holiday Monday point-to-pointing took place today at Dawstown, near Blarney in Co. Cork, just six races and the only Wexford success was a double in the opening two races for Barry O’Neill and Colin Bowe. Newcomer Harry Du Berlais gave a fine exhibition of jumping and scored by an easy tenContinue reading “O’Neill and Bowe on the double”
€445,000 for Wexford Harbours and Piers
By Dan Walsh Senator Malcolm Byrne has welcomed the announcement by Agriculture and the Marine Minister, Charlie McConalogue of government investment amounting to €445,000 for harbours and piers across Co. Wexford. One quarter of the funding (€111,750) will be provided by Wexford County Council. Most of the cost will be spent at Kilmore Quay withContinue reading “€445,000 for Wexford Harbours and Piers”
Fethard celebrates the May Bush
By Dan Walsh Lots of interest in the May Bush Festival across Co. Wexford this weekend. The tradition of decorating the May Bush was fostered publicly in the media by folklorist Michael Fortune with strong support from Wexford County Council. Great response across the county with Michael Fortune and family probably hitting the high notesContinue reading “Fethard celebrates the May Bush”
Enniscorthy welcomes hairdressing jobs
By Dan Walsh Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris T.D., has announced that Enniscorthy VEC has been selected as the location for an expanded National Hairdressing Apprenticeship. The news is warmly welcomed by Cllr Cathal Byrne who confirmed that this announcement means that Enniscorthy will be one of twelve designed sites across theContinue reading “Enniscorthy welcomes hairdressing jobs”
Two each for Sean and Denis; 50 for Luke!
By Dan Walsh Doubles for handlers Sean Doyle and Denis Murphy and rider Luke Murphy who brought his career total of winners to 50 were the highlights on another good day for Wexford participants at today’s (Sunday) point-to- point at Dromahane, Co. Cork. The combination of Denis Murphy and Luke Murphy (no relation) got intoContinue reading “Two each for Sean and Denis; 50 for Luke!”
WWII tower demolished at Rosslare
By Dan Walsh There is serious local anger amongst historians and conservationists surrounding the malicious demolition of a prominent World War II landmark overlooking Rosslare Harbour at Greenore Point or Bing which took place today. Eyewitnesses on social media say the tower was standing at 9 am this morning. It is now destroyed! There isContinue reading “WWII tower demolished at Rosslare”
Great day for the Doyles and Rogan
By Dan Walsh Ballindaggin handler Donnchadh Doyle and his young rider from Caim, Pearse Rogan, and his brother Sean Doyle all achieved double success on today’s (Saturday) point-to-point card at Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary. Phantom Getaway got the Doyle/Rogan success under way in the maiden race for four-year-old geldings by four lengths. Er Dancer scored byContinue reading “Great day for the Doyles and Rogan”
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