By Dan Walsh The Wexford hero of the Punchestown racing festival this week was Richard O’Keeffe, who trains at Newtown, Taghmon, with a pair of spectacular wins ‘over the famous’ Punchestown banks. Today, Saturday, he won the Howden Cross Country Chase with the 13-year-old Vital Island, a former winner of the Ladies Cup and theContinue reading “Punchestown honours for Richard O’Keeffe”
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Enniscorthy festival of food and family fun
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Thousands of people squeezed into Enniscorthy town centre on the opening day of the annual Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival where a family friendly atmosphere prevailed in favourable weather conditions. The focus was on diverse food stalls offering a range of delicious treats, ensuring everyone was satisfied. There was aContinue reading “Enniscorthy festival of food and family fun”
Enniscorthy festival is already rockin’
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The 10th annual Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival was officially opened tonight in Enniscorthy Castle by James Browne, TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, followed by a spectacular Fireworks Display on The Promenade. Minister Browne praised the Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival as “a celebration of whatContinue reading “Enniscorthy festival is already rockin’”
New speed camera installed in Gorey
By Dan Walsh County Wexford’s first static speed camera will begin operating at midday tomorrow (Friday). It will be situated on the Old Dublin Road in North Gorey on the R772 near Aske, which has a maximum speed limit of 80 km per hour. Motorists detected speeding on this stretch of road from 12 noonContinue reading “New speed camera installed in Gorey”
Enniscorthy welcomes 10th Rockin’ Festival
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is gearing up for the 10th annual Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival, scheduled to take place in the town this May Bank Holiday weekend from Friday to Sunday. The event is expected to attract 50,000 visitors and provide a significant boost to the local economy. The official opening will be celebratedContinue reading “Enniscorthy welcomes 10th Rockin’ Festival”
Boat on fire in Wexford Harbour
By Dan Walsh A fire on board destroyed a small pleasure boat in Wexford Harbour today. The fire was first noticed around 4pm and huge thick black smoke billowed into the sky on the warmest day of the year so far. It has been confirmed that no one was on board the boat. The HarbourContinue reading “Boat on fire in Wexford Harbour”
2 injured in 3-vehicle crash near Clonroche
By Dan Walsh A man and a young woman are currently receiving medical treatment in hospital for severe injuries sustained in a three-vehicle collision near Clonroche. The incident occurred on the N30 at Forestwood around 2.40pm yesterday (Tuesday). A man in his 50s and a woman in her late teens were removed from the sceneContinue reading “2 injured in 3-vehicle crash near Clonroche”
Ballindaggin May Bush celebrations
By Dan Walsh St. Colman’s Pipe Band will lead the Ballindaggin May Bush Procession in the village this evening (Wednesday) at 7.30pm sharp and perform in their own village. It promises to be an entertaining occasion. Folklorist Michael Fortune told WexfordLocal.com; “We are so lucky to have our own pipe band here in the smallContinue reading “Ballindaggin May Bush celebrations”
Man (20’s) in critical condition
By Dan Walsh A man in his 20’s is in a critical condition at Waterford University Hospital after a collision over the weekend. The single vehicle incident took place in Garryvadden Upper, near Blackwater, around 6am on Sunday morning. Emergency services attended the scene, and a man with serious injuries was taken to Waterford UniversityContinue reading “Man (20’s) in critical condition”
Remember Bishop Brendan in your prayers
By Dan Walsh Following the death of Brendan Comiskey, Bishop of Ferns, 1984 to 2002, a statement was issued by the Diocese of Ferns and it reads as follows; “The diocese takes this opportunity to express its sympathies to his extended family, to the members of his religious order and to all those who grieveContinue reading “Remember Bishop Brendan in your prayers”
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