By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore water supply to customers in Gorey following a burst water main. The affected areas include The Lask, Carnew Road, Spring View, Westhill Park, Ardmore, Gorey Hill, Woodbury, Newborough, Raithin Cuilinn, Creagh Woods, St Joseph Primary School, Creagh College, Haelsciol Moshiolog, Gorey Educate Together, Pairc Na Craobhai,Continue reading “Burst water main in Gorey”
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Mullins family honoured with community homecoming
By Dan Walsh at Leighlinbridge The village of Leighlinbridge was basking in sunshine this afternoon as the community came out in large numbers to honour the father and son team, Willie and Patrick Mullins, and star steeplechaser Nick Rockett who won last Saturday’s Randox Grand National at Aintree. Mullins saddled the first three home inContinue reading “Mullins family honoured with community homecoming”
No plans to impose water charges; Minister James Browne
By Dan WalshMinister James Browne stated that the Government cannot impose water charges without further legislation, in response to questions from two Wexford deputies during today’s (Tuesday) debate on the Water Services (Repeal of Water Charges) Bill 2025 in Dáil Éireann. Deputy Johnny Mythen of Sinn Féin stated that recent reports suggest the Government isContinue reading “No plans to impose water charges; Minister James Browne”
Wexford centres recognised for LGBTQ+ wellbeing and inclusion
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”
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”
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