By Dan Walsh There was a fairytale ending in the final race at the Cheltenham Festival today (Thursday) when young Cleariestown jockey Barry Stone, on his first ride at the festival, won the Kim Muir Amateur Jockey’s Handicap Chase on Daily Present trained at Toberona Stables, Enniscorthy, by Paul Nolan. J.P. McManus’ Johnnywho was stillContinue reading “Cheltenham champagne for Barry Stone”
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14 community centres share funding of €912,884
By Dan Walsh Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, has announced funding of €26.1 million under the 2024 Community Centre Investment Fund, which will deliver enhancement, and refurbishment works on 369 community centres nationwide. 14 centres in Co. Wexford are sharing €912,884 in funding and the distribution is as follows;Continue reading “14 community centres share funding of €912,884”
Cheltenham joy for Wexford jockeys
By Dan Walsh Day two of the Cheltenham racing festival and winners today for two Wexford jockeys, Sean Flanagan and Sean O’Keeffe. Sean Flanagan, 36, from Palace East, Clonroche, won today’s feature race – the Queen Mother Champion Chase – on Marine Nationale for Barry Connell to record his second festival winner. Flanagan rode hisContinue reading “Cheltenham joy for Wexford jockeys”
New recycling service for Courtown
By Dan Walsh Courtown Community Council and Meals On Wheels Gorey have launched a new recycling collection service for users in the Courtown area supporting the Re-turn Scheme! The Re-turn Scheme is a circular economy initiative, capturing a higher quality of recycling and maximising existing resources. By reusing and recycling more effectively, it saves energyContinue reading “New recycling service for Courtown”
Launch of ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign
By Dan Walsh Wexford IFA and Wexford County Council have launched the ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign 2025, urging dog owners to be responsible. The launch took place at Knocknagapple, Gorey. IFA Deputy President Alice Doyle said dog owners have to be confronted about their failure to take responsibility for the actions of their pets. “The devastationContinue reading “Launch of ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign”
Farewell to Chef Nicky Cullen
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of legendary head chef Nicky Cullen, Kilmore Quay, who had a lifetime of experience in owning and running restaurants and kitchens and reached celebrity status at Mary Barry’s. The following tributes was issued on social media; “Today is a sad day for us all at Mary Barry’s. OurContinue reading “Farewell to Chef Nicky Cullen”
Motion calls for advancement of N11-N25
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting A motion calling for the advancement of the N11/N25 Oylegate to Rosslare Harbour project submitted by Cllrs Lisa McDonald, Garry Laffan and Ger Carthy received full support of the members at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held in the Council Chamber, County Hall. Cllr Carthy,Continue reading “Motion calls for advancement of N11-N25”
Fishing boat crew assisted by lifeboat
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI responded this morning (Monday) to help the crew of a 10-metre fishing boat with a fouled propeller south of the Saltee Islands. The Irish Coast Guard requested the volunteer crew to launch their all-weather Tamar class lifeboat RNLB Killarney at 8.55am. Coxswain Aidan Bates and four crew members promptlyContinue reading “Fishing boat crew assisted by lifeboat”
Teenager missing from Rosslare
By Dan Walsh The Gardaí are requesting the public’s help in locating a missing teenager. Jack Mason, 15, has been missing from Rosslare, Co. Wexford since Friday, March 7th. Jack is described as being around 6 feet tall, with a stocky build, black hair and blue eyes. He was last seen in the North MainContinue reading “Teenager missing from Rosslare”
Vital Island achieves sixth banks race success.
By Dan Walsh at Lingstown races Vital Island, a 13-year-old gelding, made history today at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, by winning ‘over the banks’ for the sixth time. Owned and handled by Richard O’Keeffe, Newtown, Taghmon, Vital Island will now go forward to the Punchestown Festival next month and attempt to repeat his 2023 success under BennyContinue reading “Vital Island achieves sixth banks race success.”
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