By Dan Walsh Three Wexford based schools and Youthreach centres have received the Belong To LGBTQ+ Quality Mark recognising their work over an 18-month period to foster LGBTQ+ wellbeing and inclusion for their students. The three schools and centres awarded were New Ross Youthreach, Enniscorthy Community College and Gorey Youthreach. The schools were presented withContinue reading “Wexford centres recognised for LGBTQ+ wellbeing and inclusion”
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Weekend ferry schedule changes
By Dan Walsh The Stena Line ferry service operating between Fishguard and Rosslare Europort experienced a series of consecutive cancellations over the weekend. A ‘technical issue’ and ‘adverse weather conditions’ are responsible for the Stena Europe unable to leave her berth in Fishguard until this afternoon, Monday April 7th. The first indication of any problemContinue reading “Weekend ferry schedule changes”
Pecker Dunne Festival to be held annually?
By Dan Walsh in Wexford town Over a thousand people attended the inaugural Pecker Dunne Music Festival at St. Peter’s Square in Wexford town on Saturday. Organisers described the event as successful, claiming that it exceeded their expectations. Melanie Cleary, one of the architects of the festival, said that the organising committee had been overwhelmedContinue reading “Pecker Dunne Festival to be held annually?”
Doubles for O’Neill, Stone and Bowe
By Dan Walsh Three point-to-point fixtures across the country today and more Wexford winners. Topping the bill were riders Barry O’Neill and Barry Stone who both recorded doubles and handler Colin Bowe also saddled a double. Barry O’Neill and Colin Bowe headed for the races at Dromahane, Co. Cork, today (Sunday) and were celebrating onContinue reading “Doubles for O’Neill, Stone and Bowe”
Barry O’Neill wins three races
By Dan Walsh Saturday point-to-point action took place at Newry, Co. Down and Wexford stables were in winning form in the opening three races, but it was champion rider Barry O’Neill who stole the show with three wins on the trot. Colin Bowe and Barry O’Neill continued their winning ways with a nine lengths victoryContinue reading “Barry O’Neill wins three races”
Wexford double for Jordan Gainford
Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Local jockeys and trainers were in brilliant form at Wexford races this afternoon with Jordan Gainford riding a double, Sean Flanagan and trainers Paul Nolan and Seamus Neville all keeping the local punters sweet. Sean Flanagan who rides Vanillier in tomorrow’s Aintree Grand National was in the winner’s enclosure followingContinue reading “Wexford double for Jordan Gainford”
Funds to restore church for community use
By Dan Walsh An allocation of €100,620 has been made for repairs to the roof, rainwater facilities, and windows of the disused Rathaspeck Church in Piercestown, with the objective of restoration for community and cultural use. It is located close to Johnstown Castle. The announcement was made during the week as part of the HistoricContinue reading “Funds to restore church for community use”
Low pressure on South West Wexford water supply?
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann advises customers supplied by Wexford’s South Regional Supply Scheme that they may experience low pressure on their water supply following repair works at Taylorstown Water Treatment Plant. As the plant returns to full production today, it may take several hours for the full supply to be restored to customers onContinue reading “Low pressure on South West Wexford water supply?”
Friday afternoon Wexford races
By Dan Walsh There is a strong entry with considerable local interest for the Friday afternoon Wexford races at Bettyville Park. The first of the seven races, which includes three hurdles and four steeplechases, begins at 3.45pm. The conditions are described as ‘yielding to good (watering)’ and the weather forecast is dry and breezy. SomeContinue reading “Friday afternoon Wexford races”
Celebration of trees and forests
By Dan Walsh Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, gave a tree to the green school committee at Court National School, Monamolin, for National Tree Week. This annual event is organised by the Tree Council of Ireland with Coillte. It is the largest tree celebration in the country, providing a unique opportunity forContinue reading “Celebration of trees and forests”
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