By Dan Walsh A total of 161 entries were received for the annual Bree Hunt point-to-point races, which will take place at Monksgrange, Rathnure, tomorrow Sunday. There are six races, starting at 1pm. Clerk of the Course Pat Kelly said the going is ‘yielding’. “The track is laid out in very good condition, and weContinue reading “Bree Hunt races at Monksgrange on Sunday”
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Controlled explosion at Gorey estate
By Dan Walsh Gardaí evacuated residents from Gleann an Ghardín on the Ballytegan Road in Gorey today after finding suspect devices during a criminal activity investigation at the Wexford-Wicklow border. Gardaí immediately established a cordon, and The Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended the scene and conducted a controlled explosion on the viableContinue reading “Controlled explosion at Gorey estate”
No tenders for new car parking facility
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting The old Murphy Floods site at Enniscorthy was discussed again at Tuesday’s monthly Enniscorthy Municipal Council meeting, held in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre and chaired by Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach. Carolyne Godkin, Director of Services, informed the members that a tender for the design and constructionContinue reading “No tenders for new car parking facility”
Verona Murphy plans to continue
By Dan Walsh Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy has addressed the opposition leaders in Dáil Éireann after they announced their intention to challenge her with a ‘no confidence’ vote. The Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil has rejected the allegations about her speaking rights role as unfounded, stating she plans to continue in her position. Tonight, VeronaContinue reading “Verona Murphy plans to continue”
Chapel Bridge replacement welcomed
By Dan Walsh Aughnaglower Bridge, commonly known as Chapel Bridge, on the R735 road between Adamstown and Clonroche, washed away by heavy rain on Christmas Day 2021, has been replaced, to the locals’ delight. Cllr Pat Barden said; “Great Job done on Chapel Bridge. Thanks to Triur construction roads engineer David Murphy and all sub-contractorsContinue reading “Chapel Bridge replacement welcomed”
Man, 61, charged with possession of €10.6m of cocaine at Gorey Court
A 61-year-old man has appeared in court charged with possession of €10.6 million worth of cocaine. Michael Murphy, with an address in Co Waterford, appeared before a special sitting of Gorey District Court on Sunday evening. Detective Garda Sean Lane, of Waterford Garda Station, told the court that Murphy had been arrested in connection withContinue reading “Man, 61, charged with possession of €10.6m of cocaine at Gorey Court”
Wexford qualifies for All Ireland drama final
By Dan Walsh It was a case of keeping the best wine till the final curtain at St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, on Saturday night where Wexford Drama Group took the honours in the South Wicklow Drama Festival Open Section and earned the coveted passport to the RTÉ All Ireland Drama finals in a few weeks’Continue reading “Wexford qualifies for All Ireland drama final”
Point-to-point success continues
By Dan Walsh Three point-to-point fixtures across the country today (Sunday) and the Wexford success continues to roll on. There were three winners at Durrow, Co. Laois. Garrett Murphy is having a successful season with his four-year-olds and his good luck continued with a one and a half lengths victory by newcomer Crafted Pearl inContinue reading “Point-to-point success continues”
60th win for Shane O’Rourke at Ballycrystal
By Dan Walsh at Ballycrystal races Shane O’Rourke from Foulksmills rode his 60th point-to-point career winner at today’s Island fixture at Ballycrystal aboard the Devereux family home-bred gelding Onyerbike in the Winner of One Race. Three lengths was the winning margin for Onyerbike owned and bred by Jimmy Devereux, Rostoonstown Stud, Tacumshane, and trained byContinue reading “60th win for Shane O’Rourke at Ballycrystal”
Ballycrystal on Saturday for the races
By Dan Walsh Point-to-point action returns to Co. Wexford tomorrow (Saturday, March 22) when the Island Foxhounds race at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy. A strong entry of 98 has been received for the six-race card. First race at 1pm. The track passed a routine inspection today (Friday) and is in good order with a fine covering ofContinue reading “Ballycrystal on Saturday for the races”
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