By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Mental Health Working Group has welcomed the commitment by Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Mary Butler TD to advance the development of a new 10-bed Specialised Community Mental Health Unit for County Wexford. Chairperson, Cllr AoifeRose O’Brien said the Group had previously engaged with HSE regionalContinue reading “Welcome for 10-bed Mental Health Unit”
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From Cheltenham to Ballycrystal
By Dan Walsh at Ballycrystal Cork rider Shane Cotter enjoyed his first success at the Cheltenham Festival and his good run of luck continued today (Sunday) at The Island Hunt fixture at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, winning the four-year-old maiden race on Ferocimo for his retaining stables, Denis Murphy, Ballyboy, The Ballagh. There was a local victoryContinue reading “From Cheltenham to Ballycrystal”
Island Hunt races at Ballycrystal
By Dan Walsh An entry of 105 has been received for the Island Hunt point-to-point races at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy tomorrow (Sunday). The first race is at 1pm. The going is described as “yielding, soft in places” and the forecast is for a dry day up to the time of racing. The track has a goodContinue reading “Island Hunt races at Ballycrystal”
Challenges faced by fishing sector
By Dan Walsh at Kilmore Quay The fishing industry faces challenges from unpredictable weather, reduced EU quotas, and the existence of different quotas for boats using the same fishing grounds. I visited Kimore Quay today, where there are 23 trawlers and 25 lobster boats. Add the shoreline facilities and fishing supports around 500 jobs andContinue reading “Challenges faced by fishing sector”
Death of boat builder Ron O’Rourke
By Dan Walsh There is mourning in the Rosslare Harbour district and further afield at news of the death of Ron O’Rourke. Ron was many things over the course of his life. A seafarer who understood the rhythms and realities of the water. A skilled boat builder and carpenter whose work quite literally took shapeContinue reading “Death of boat builder Ron O’Rourke”
Gorey mourns for Willie Willoughby
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of William (Willie) Willoughby, Charlotte Row, Gorey, who is admired for his contribution to the community and was a well-known local historian. President of the North Wexford Historical Society, Willie was best known for his walking tours of Gorey and his history lectures on Courtown and Gorey’s famousContinue reading “Gorey mourns for Willie Willoughby”
Call for Solar Farm guidelines
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting and Gusserane Gusserane Community Action Group protested outside County Hall, Wexford, before the December meeting of Wexford County Council and representatives of the group are present in the public gallery at every meeting since watching the contentious issue of solar farm applications. The group protested a planningContinue reading “Call for Solar Farm guidelines”
Local jockey wins Wexford feature
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Local jockey Sarah Kavanagh won the feature race at today’s St. Patrick’s Day races at Bettyville Park on the opening day of the 2026 season aboard Don’t Go Yet (5/1) in the Michael O’Murchadha Handicap Hurdle. Owned and trained by Edward Cawley who made the trip from Meath Don’tContinue reading “Local jockey wins Wexford feature”
Celebrating National Tree Week
By Dan Walsh An Cathaoirleach, Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan presented trees to members of Castletown Development Group to celebrate National Tree Week, an annual event organised by the Tree Council of Ireland in partnership with Coillte. This year marks 40 years of National Tree Week, the theme “Growing a Greener Future Together” reflectsContinue reading “Celebrating National Tree Week”
A St Patrick’s Day parade near you!
By Dan Walsh St Patrick’s Day has historically been a significant occasion for celebrating Irish heritage, though cultural practices are evolving. Government officials and ministers are currently travelling abroad, and publicly consuming Guinness is now viewed with disapproval. St. Patrick’s Day symbols are made in China, many people confuse shamrock with clover, and newcomers areContinue reading “A St Patrick’s Day parade near you!”
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