By Dan Walsh at Courtown The Gardaí in Gorey are investigating a fire that resulted in the destruction of newly installed picnic seating and tables at Burrow Road in Courtown on Saturday night. The bench had been placed there only last Monday. The cost of replacement is €870. The Gardaí reported that a considerable quantityContinue reading “Courtown weekend vandalism reported”
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Oulart remembers 1916 volunteers
By Dan Walsh at Oulart This morning, the 4th annual Easter Commemoration at the Mise Éire monument in Oulart village honoured local volunteers from the 1916 Rising, with a good turnout and pleasant conditions. Chris Furlong from Kilnamanagh, chairman of the Oulart Hill Walking Hub organising committee, acknowledged all attendees and participants. Thirty-five names ofContinue reading “Oulart remembers 1916 volunteers”
Kilmore Lifeboat in search for missing man
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay Lifeboat crew joined with lifeboats from Dunmore East and Ballycotton, Coast Guard helicopters R117 and R116 and a UK fixed wing aircraft in a major search for a missing man. The incident occurred 16 nautical miles south of Dunmore East, in the Irish Sea. A 999 call was received lastContinue reading “Kilmore Lifeboat in search for missing man”
Easter success for Wexford stables
By Dan Walsh Curraghmore track in the neighbouring county of Waterford survived an early morning inspection after a deluge of rain yesterday and Sunday’s fixture went ahead with two Wexford winners. Denis Murphy, Ballyboy Stables, The Ballagh, saddled newcomer Lime On Gin in the maiden race for four-year-old mares and cheered her home to aContinue reading “Easter success for Wexford stables”
Eddie represents Bree Macra at Mr Personality Festival
By Dan Walsh Bree Macra is preparing for a trip to Kilkenny to support Eddie Casey, who will represent Wexford in the Mr. Personality Festival next weekend, April 25th and 26th. Eddie will compete against 23 other young men from across the country, each striving to earn the title of Mr. Personality 2025. Eddie joinedContinue reading “Eddie represents Bree Macra at Mr Personality Festival”
Doubles for Scallan and O’Neill
By Dan Walsh Easter Saturday point-to-point races took place at Loughanmore, Co. Antrim, where Wexford riders Jamie Scallan and Barry O’Neill celebrated with two winners each. Scallan from Tomhaggard got off the mark in the second division of the maiden race for four-year-old geldings with newcomer Mister Pessimistic in the Monbeg Partnership colours handled byContinue reading “Doubles for Scallan and O’Neill”
Courtown invites community participation
By Dan Walsh The Courtown Regeneration Partnership, along with Courtown Community Council, held a public meeting recently where Mick McCormick from Wexford County Council updated attendees on the Town Centre First initiative for Courtown and Riverchapel. The government initiative, focused on long-term regeneration in the area, has included a series of meetings over the pastContinue reading “Courtown invites community participation”
New Ross Post Office moves to SuperValu
By Dan Walsh The New Ross Post Office on Charles Street will close before the June Bank Holiday weekend and re-open in SuperValu. This decision is unpopular with the local community. Independent Cllr Michael Sheehan is requesting An Post to delay the relocation of the Postmaster and to reconsider closing New Ross Post Office. “ItContinue reading “New Ross Post Office moves to SuperValu”
Funding of €10,000 for Bunclody project
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting There is €10,000 in funding available for the Bunclody Placemaking Project, Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre, was told. Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach, presided. The meeting was informed that a creative consultant would be involved and would beContinue reading “Funding of €10,000 for Bunclody project”
Sinn Féin Easter 1916 commemorations
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin Loch Garman traditionally holds several Easter 1916 commemoration events in Co. Wexford. The first event marking the 109th anniversary will take place this evening (Easter Thursday) at Pearse Park, New Ross. Participants should assemble at South Street at 6.30 pm. There will be a subsequent function at Roche’s, The Quay,Continue reading “Sinn Féin Easter 1916 commemorations”
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