By Dan Walsh Traditionally the Spring Lingstown point-to-point races take place on the Sunday before the Cheltenham Festival and this year is no different. 133 entries have been received for tomorrow’s (Sunday) Killinick Harriers fixture. First race off at 1pm. The going is ‘yielding’ and the weather forecast for tomorrow is dry and mostly sunny,Continue reading “Big entry for Sunday races at Lingstown”
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Are you coming to Wexford for Fleadh 2025?
By Dan Walsh Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and language events, returns to Wexford Town and 650,000 are expected to attend the week-long event from August 3rd to the 10th. The Fleadh Executive Committee are reaching out to Wexford homeowners who can offer a variety of accommodations to rent,Continue reading “Are you coming to Wexford for Fleadh 2025?”
Reopening of Spike Bridge is a priority
By Dan Walsh Concerns about the future of a popular Wexford Walking Trails route have been alleviated by Coillte’s statement today that “reopening Spike Bridge is a priority.” Coillte Communications has released the following statement in response to an enquiry from WexfordLocal.com regarding a story published on February 26th: “Coillte wishes to inform theContinue reading “Reopening of Spike Bridge is a priority”
European Harbour Masters visit to Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh A 20-strong delegation of Harbour Masters from across Europe, including representatives from Portsmouth, the Port of Dover, Ystad, Jersey, and the Port of Tyne, visited Rosslare Europort on Wednesday to witness digital transformation in live operation. The purpose of the visit was to showcase Rosslare Europort’s SmartPort technology, a key component ofContinue reading “European Harbour Masters visit to Rosslare Europort”
Returning to nature on church grounds!
By Dan Walsh The Wexford Parish Care for the Earth group and Wexford County Council Environmental Department staff, Cliona Connolly and Claire Goodwin met with Bishop Ger Nash and the Diocesan priests recently. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a ‘Returning to Nature’ project for Wexford parishes. “Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Laudato Si’ On CareContinue reading “Returning to nature on church grounds!”
Tributes for maritime legend ‘Captain Jack’
By Dan Walsh Tributes were paid to maritime legend Jack O’Leary, who was laid to rest in St. Ibar’s Cemetery, Crosstown on Tuesday. A friend aptly described him on social media as “a gentleman, a Wexford seafarer, and a great recorder of Wexford’s maritime history.” Jack, fondly referred to as ‘Captain Jack’ of Magdalens TerraceContinue reading “Tributes for maritime legend ‘Captain Jack’”
Joe Duffy to open Drama Festival
By Dan Walsh RTE presenter Joe Duffy will officially open the 18th South Wicklow Drama Festival at St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, from March 14th to March 22nd. Details were announced at the festival launch in Jim Byrne’s Lounge, Carnew, on Thursday night. The festival was launched by Linda Dunne, a retired School Principal ofContinue reading “Joe Duffy to open Drama Festival”
Ballyfad School is set to close
By Dan Walsh Ballyfad National School near Inch, Gorey, will close after this academic year. After thorough consultation among Bishop Ger Nash as Patron, Very Rev. Denis Browne as Single Manager, and other key stakeholders, this decision has been reached. The current School Principal, Ms. Anne Ryan, will be retiring at the end of theContinue reading “Ballyfad School is set to close”
Wexford TD announces loss of his mother
By Dan Walsh Condolences to Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, recently elected TD for Wicklow-Wexford, on the sad passing of his mother. Eileen O’Sullivan (née Gibbons) passed peacefully at Wexford General Hospital on Saturday at 97 years old. Deputy Ó Súilleabhain announced on social media, “This wonderful lady, our beloved mother Eileen O’Sullivan of Pallas, Gorey,Continue reading “Wexford TD announces loss of his mother”
Bridge and Enniscorthy are winners at Kilmuckridge Drama Festival
By Dan Walsh The 66th Kilmuckridge Drama Festival concluded last night at KMH in Kilmuckridge. The winners this year are Bridge Drama in the Open Section and Enniscorthy Theatre Company in the Confined Section. Run under the auspices of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland the 9-night festival was very well supported and was classifiedContinue reading “Bridge and Enniscorthy are winners at Kilmuckridge Drama Festival”
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