By Dan Walsh The 2025 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann takes place from August 3rd-10th in Wexford Town and preparations are coming together and before the official launch of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee is calling on the people of Wexford to volunteer. Over 600,000 visitors are expected to visit WexfordContinue reading “Volunteers needed for Fleadh 2025”
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Enniscorthy Flood Relief remains a ‘political football’?
By Dan Walsh The Enniscorthy Flood Relief scheme was raised in Seanad Éireann yesterday (Wednesday) by Senator Cathal Byrne who brought the matter before Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform. Senator Byrne gave some background to the situation.“I thank the Minister of StateContinue reading “Enniscorthy Flood Relief remains a ‘political football’?”
Bob Dylan tribute coming to New Ross
By Dan Walsh It’s hard to avoid Bob Dylan these days. There’s the acclaimed new film A Complete Unknown, another film due based on Conor McPherson’s stage musical Girl From The North Country with a narrative twined around Dylan songs, and the on-line availability of his own sell-out Rough and Rowdy tours at the age of 83. Now along comesContinue reading “Bob Dylan tribute coming to New Ross”
Wexford to Wales undersea cable sold for €1bn
By Dan Walsh The Greenlink electricity interconnector between Great Island, Campile, in south-west Wexford and Pembrokeshire in Wales has been purchased by Equitix and Baltic Cable in a deal estimated to be worth €1 billion. The agreement with the private developers of the project, Partners Group, will take over the 504 MW electricity interconnector whichContinue reading “Wexford to Wales undersea cable sold for €1bn”
Change of ownership for local radio
By Dan Walsh Midlands 103 has announced an agreement to acquire the popular Wexford town-based radio station South East Radio. No financial detail has been disclosed. The proposed transaction is subject to standard closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Midlands 103 is part of the Tindle Group, which also operates local media outlets in the UKContinue reading “Change of ownership for local radio”
County Wexford Job Fest
By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber is bringing top employers and talented employees together for the County Wexford Job Fest later this month. The County Wexford Job Fest offers a fresh, modern approach, designed to encourage genuine, relaxed interactions between employers and local talent – in person. This is a valuable chance to highlight your business, connectContinue reading “County Wexford Job Fest”
Locals bring joy to punters at Wexford races
By Dan Walsh at Wexford races There wasn’t a lot of shamrock to be seen at today’s St. Patrick’s Day races at Bettyville Park, but there was a large crowd in cold, but dry conditions and the locals managed to share in many of the celebrations. Fresh from Cheltenham Festival success last Thursday, Paul NolanContinue reading “Locals bring joy to punters at Wexford races”
Brilliant day for Wexford racing
By Dan Walsh There were three point-to-point meetings this afternoon across the country and brilliant results for Wexford connections with nine handlers and eight riders cheered to victory. Racing took place at Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny, and in-form Garrett Murphy from Ballymitty saddled newcomer Hidden Fortune to a three-quarter-length victory in the mare’s maiden race forContinue reading “Brilliant day for Wexford racing”
Wexford races on St. Patrick’s Day
By Dan Walsh The 2025 season at Bettyville Park Racecourse, Wexford, gets underway on St. Patrick’s Day with the first of seven races off at 1.35pm. The going is ‘good to yielding’ and selective watering is continuing. The weather is expected to remain dry and all is in readiness for a great sporting day outContinue reading “Wexford races on St. Patrick’s Day”
Motorcyclist (50s) dies near Taghmon
By Dan Walsh A motorcyclist has died in a single vehicle road traffic collision on the L3071 local road between Camross and Harristown Little at Poulpeasty, near Taghmon. The incident happened at around 6.50pm on Saturday. The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was taken toContinue reading “Motorcyclist (50s) dies near Taghmon”
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