By Dan Walsh Two race meetings this week at Bettyville Park on Wednesday afternoon and Ladies Day on Thursday evening and early ticket sales are still open. Wednesday’s card comprises entirely of seven steeplechases while there are eight races on Thursday evening – seven over hurdles and an INH Flat Race. There is also aContinue reading “Two midweek race fixtures at Wexford”
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National Play Day joy in Orchard Park
By Dan Walsh at Orchard Peace Park, Enniscorthy Enniscorthy Municipal District, in collaboration with FDYS and Creative Places Enniscorthy, proudly celebrated National Play Day 2025 by hosting a lively celebration for families, children and community members together for a joyful afternoon in Orchard Peace Park. Cllr Barbara Anne Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District, praisedContinue reading “National Play Day joy in Orchard Park”
Man charged with €1.6m Ballycarney drugs haul
A 46-year-old man has been charged in connection with a €1.6m drugs haul at Tincurry, Ballycarney, last Friday. Vincent Fanning of Slaney Drive, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, appeared before Judge Kevin Staunton at a special sitting of Gorey District Court. Mr Fanning was charged with possession of a controlled drug for the purpose of selling or supplyContinue reading “Man charged with €1.6m Ballycarney drugs haul”
World record achieved at Rathangan Country Fair
By Dan Walsh at Rathangan Country Fair A century of various crop harvesting methods was staged as a successful world record attempt at the annual Rathangan Country Fair, specially titled A Century of Harvest, held today in summer conditions at Rathangan village in south Wexford. Fourteen methods of harvesting the grain crops from the 20thContinue reading “World record achieved at Rathangan Country Fair”
€150,000 funding for Fleadh 2025
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Enniscorthy-based James Browne T.D. has announced €150,000 in funding for Wexford County Council to support the costs of hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025. The Fleadh, which is widely regarded as the world’s largest annual celebration of traditional Irish music, language, song and dance, willContinue reading “€150,000 funding for Fleadh 2025”
€1.6m worth of drugs seized
By Dan Walsh Around 80 kilos of Herbal Cannabis with an estimated street value of €1.6 million (pending analysis) was seized after a van was intercepted by Gardaí at Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, yesterday (Friday). A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene and is being held at a Garda Station in the east ofContinue reading “€1.6m worth of drugs seized”
Uisce Éireann urges water conservation
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is requesting that residents and businesses in Wexford conserve water. Due to increased water consumption, supplies in several areas of Wexford are currently under significant pressure. Levels in many water sources are significantly lower than normal for this time of year and this coupled with an increase in demandContinue reading “Uisce Éireann urges water conservation”
Gorey hosting festival this weekend
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Market House Festival The music is playing from the big stage on the Main Street, Gorey, tonight, as the 2025 Market House Festival gets into the rhythm and a large crowd is present. There was no formal opening ceremony, it was straight into the music. Live music, arts and familyContinue reading “Gorey hosting festival this weekend”
Civic Reception for Wexford FAI Cup champions
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle A Civic Reception marking Wexford Football League team’s historic victory in the 2025 FAI Oscar Traynor Cup was held in Enniscorthy Castle tonight with proceedings headed by Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan. Under Manager Willie Peare it was only the second time in history that WexfordContinue reading “Civic Reception for Wexford FAI Cup champions”
Lack of Arts Council funding for comedians is not funny!
By Dan Walsh The Arts Council receive over €140 million in state funding but some comedians, showbands, drama societies, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Fleadh groups are not eligible to apply for funding, said a Fine Gael TD. Deputy Brian Brennan, TD for Wicklow-Wexford, has voiced his strong opposition to the current exclusion of certain artistsContinue reading “Lack of Arts Council funding for comedians is not funny!”
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