By Jennie O’Sullivan, RTE News The body of a man has been recovered from the waters off Hook Head in Co Wexford. The Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre tasked the Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 117 to the scene at around 11am on Thursday morning. It is understood the man may have fallen into the waterContinue reading “Body recovered off Hook Head”
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Gorey Art Exhibition launched
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Library The launch of the Gorey Art Collection Exhibition 2025 took place in Gorey Library this evening and runs until August 1st. The honour of performing the official launch went to Sarah Redmond who told the invited guests she was involved in the Collective at its inception and added; “It’sContinue reading “Gorey Art Exhibition launched”
Friday racing at Wexford
By Dan Walsh Midsummer racing comes to Bettyville Park on Friday afternoon. Big entry, an eight race card – four hurdles, three steeplechases and one INH Flat Race – and attendees should note the earlier start – first race is off at 1.35pm. Watering has taken place at the track and the going is expectedContinue reading “Friday racing at Wexford”
River Bann water quality discussion
By Dan Walsh Community and farming groups met with officials from Wexford County Council and the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) in Craanford Community Hall recently where the meeting addressed water quality on the River Slaney, with a particular focus on the River Bann. Hosted by Wexford County Council’s Climate Action and Environment Section inContinue reading “River Bann water quality discussion”
Cllr Laffan is Mayor of Wexford again
By Dan Walsh Fianna Fáil’s Cllr Garry Laffan is the new Mayor of Wexford replacing Cllr Catherine ‘Biddy’ Walsh at the annual general meeting held in the County Chamber on Monday. The position of Deputy Mayor goes to Cllr Raymond Shannon. It is Cllr Laffan’s second occasion to wear the Mayoral robes, and he wasContinue reading “Cllr Laffan is Mayor of Wexford again”
Iarnród Éireann regrets Stena Line decision
By Dan Walsh In a statement issued by Iarnród Éireann today it announced that Rosslare Europort regrets the decision of Stena Line to withdraw from the Rosslare Europort to Cherbourg route from later this year. “Stena Line has been and remains a valued partner of Rosslare Europort on both European and UK routes, and portContinue reading “Iarnród Éireann regrets Stena Line decision”
Young artists receive their awards
By Dan Walsh Young artists from schools all around County Wexford received their awards for the Wexford County Council Annual Artwork Competition 2025 in County Hall last Thursday. The artwork competition is an initiative run by the Environment Section of Wexford County Council in conjunction with Wexford Naturalists’ Field Club. The theme of this year’sContinue reading “Young artists receive their awards”
Cllr Carthy leads the way in Rosslare District
By Dan Walsh at the Rosslare Municipal District annual general meeting Long serving elected representative Cllr Ger Carthy is the new Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District and outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Jim Codd handed over the chains of office with a handshake and words of good wishes at the annual general meeting held in the CouncilContinue reading “Cllr Carthy leads the way in Rosslare District”
Woman (60s) injured in Gorey
By Dan Walsh A female pedestrian in her 60s is in St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin, having been seriously injured when hit by a truck on Main Street, Gorey, this morning. Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision at around 10.45am. The street was closed for a time but has since reopened. A Garda investigationContinue reading “Woman (60s) injured in Gorey”
Brendan Howlin to Chair Wexford Arts Centre Board
By Dan Walsh Long serving Teachta Dáil member, former Minister and Leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin has been appointed Chair of the Wexford Arts Centre Board. Mr Howlin replaces Rosemary Hartigan who has retired from the Board of Wexford Arts Centre after nine years’ service. Throughout her tenure, Ms. Hartigan has been aContinue reading “Brendan Howlin to Chair Wexford Arts Centre Board”
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