By Dan Walsh at Borris House Jack Hendrick achieved his 100th career winner and added another at the Carlow Farmers’ point-to-point at Borris House today. Garrett Murphy saddled his first double, and shared with rider Barry Stone, during the races held in Spring-like conditions. 25 years old Hendrick from Mayglass had been on the 99-winnerContinue reading “Jack Hendrick rides 100th winner at Borris”
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Research on political candidates with disabilities
By Dan Walsh A study on disabled political candidates in Ireland found financial costs and canvassing difficulties as key barriers to their participation in politics. The research included detailed interviews with seven political candidates with intersecting identities who have disabilities, along with representatives from eight organisations representing migrant, LGBTQ+ and Traveller communities, disabled people’s organisations,Continue reading “Research on political candidates with disabilities”
Large entry for Borris on Sunday
By Dan Walsh The Carlow Farmers’ point-to-point races take place tomorrow (Sunday) at Borris House where a large entry has been received -154 – so it could be an extended card with dry weather conditions and temperatures around 11 degrees. The first race starts at 1pm with yielding ground conditions. Most entries are for theContinue reading “Large entry for Borris on Sunday”
€50,000 for Gorey & Courtown community service
By Dan Walsh Meals on Wheels Gorey & Courtown has been awarded €50,000 from the Community Recognition Fund 2024 to purchase a brand-new electric van for its service! This funding is a testament to the compassion and inclusivity of the Gorey and Courtown/Riverchapel communities. It highlights the positive impact of embracing and supporting new neighboursContinue reading “€50,000 for Gorey & Courtown community service”
Pipe laying completed on €19m Enniscorthy water upgrade
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is making significant progress on a €19 million investment to upgrade the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply with pipe laying now complete. The project when complete will benefit more than 11,000 customers, ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply for Enniscorthy and surrounding areas. Critical improvements to the scheme include upgrading theContinue reading “Pipe laying completed on €19m Enniscorthy water upgrade”
Aircraft forced landing at Carnsore Point
By Dan Walsh The forced landing of a Partenavia P68 Victor aircraft with a pilot and three passengers on board on the beach at Carnsore Point on September 23rd, 2021, was “probably due to separate interruptions to the fuel supply of both engines while operating with low fuel levels”, the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU)Continue reading “Aircraft forced landing at Carnsore Point”
Senator Cathal Byrne elected FG Party Secretary
By Dan Walsh “It is a great honour and privilege to be unanimously elected by my fellow Senators, TDs and MEPs to be Secretary of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party this evening”, Senator Cathal Byrne has announced. “My first meeting with our new officers is tomorrow (Thursday) morning and I look forward to tacklingContinue reading “Senator Cathal Byrne elected FG Party Secretary”
Man arrested released without charge
By Dan Walsh A man arrested in connection with the discovery of a woman’s body on the Stena Nordica ferry sailing from Fishguard to Rosslare Europort on Tuesday evening has been released without charge. Gardaí are treating the incident as a “personal tragedy for the deceased and family involved”. Post mortem examinations on the womanContinue reading “Man arrested released without charge”
Let’s get Courtown’s Spike Bridge reopened soon
By Dan Walsh at Courtown An iconic timber pedestrian bridge crossing the Owenavorragh river and a feature of the Courtown Woods and part of the Wexford Walking Trails programme, known locally as Spike Bridge, was closed by Coillte last week. A notice on the bridge reads; “Please note that Spike Bridge is closed due toContinue reading “Let’s get Courtown’s Spike Bridge reopened soon”
Arrest after death on passenger ferry
By Dan Walsh A woman has been fatally injured in ‘a serious incident’ on board the 2pm Stena Nordica passenger ferry sailing from Fishguard to Rosslare Europort this evening. A man has been arrested in connection with the investigation and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a GardaContinue reading “Arrest after death on passenger ferry”
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