By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting At last Tuesday’s Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting, elected members clashed with officials over the exclusion of the Templeshannon Regeneration Project from Wexford County Council’s funding application to the new Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund. Cathaoirleach Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy and all her colleagues strongly criticisedContinue reading “Council row may cost Enniscorthy €9m!”
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Locals dominate at Bree Hunt races
By Dan Walsh at Monksgrange Barry O’Neill achieved his 30th win of the season with a treble at the Bree Hunt point-to-point races in Monksgrange today (Sunday), putting him at the top of the National Point-to-Point Riders’ Championship table as he pursues his 10th title. O’Neill was sporting the famous Dawn Run colours of BenjaminContinue reading “Locals dominate at Bree Hunt races”
Gorey man found safe and well
UPDATE; Sunday, March 29th; Rajath Kashyap has been found safe and well. No further action is required. An Garda Siochana thanks the media and public for their help. Gardaí are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating Rajath Kashyap, (31 Years), who is reported missing from his home in Gorey, Co. Wexford, since Saturday 28thContinue reading “Gorey man found safe and well”
Big entry for Bree races on Sunday
By Dan Walsh A large entry of 160 has been received for the annual Bree Hunt point-to-point races at Monksgrange, Rathnure tomorrow (Sunday). Weather forecast is mainly dry. First race at 2pm. Going will be ‘soft’. There will be some alterations to the track relating to the position of the winning post and the finalContinue reading “Big entry for Bree races on Sunday”
New footpath halts at river crossing
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Council meeting The footpath from Gorey to Courtown has finally reached Ballinatray Bridge, and the Council discussed how to cross the Ounavarra river at last Tuesday’s Gorey Kilmuckridge meeting. Cllr Donal Kenny was in the chair. I will provide an update later in this report, but currently, the CouncilContinue reading “New footpath halts at river crossing”
Barntown teenager is safe and well
UPDATE; Sarah Louise Doyle (16), who was reported missing from Barntown, Co. Wexford since Wednesday 25th March 2026, has been located safe and well. Gardaí would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance. No further media action is required. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of SarahContinue reading “Barntown teenager is safe and well”
Enniscorthy retail goes digital
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The formal launch of Enniscorthy Digital Retail Village scheme took place in Enniscorthy Castle last night. District Manager Claire Lawless welcomed the invited attendance and stated that over the past three months retailers have been engaging and learning, and most importantly, growing. “This event is a chance to highlightContinue reading “Enniscorthy retail goes digital”
Heritage signage on Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh This week, two heritage signs, designed in the style of the 1916 information sign located opposite the Seamus Rafter Bridge, were officially unveiled on Vinegar Hill. The signs have been awaiting delivery for some time now and the news was welcomed by members at Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District CouncilContinue reading “Heritage signage on Vinegar Hill”
Repair crews in safety scare
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting A section of the road surface on Esmonde Road at Killagoley, Enniscorthy, remains severely damaged following flooding seven or eight weeks ago, and the matter was raised at today’s Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting. The meeting was shocked to learn that road workers assigned to repairsContinue reading “Repair crews in safety scare”
Yacht in trouble off Kilmuckridge
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI has come to the assistance of a lone sailor who alerted the Irish Coast Guard that his yacht was in difficulty off the Kilmuckridge coast. Arriving on scene it was discovered that the yacht had developed engine trouble and, fortunately, the crew were able to fix the problem, andContinue reading “Yacht in trouble off Kilmuckridge”
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