By Dan Walsh A man in his early fifties has died as a result of an incident involving a mountain bike on the Askamore Hill Trails in North Wexford on Sunday. The incident happened around mid-day, and emergency services were called to the scene. The man has been named locally as John Byrne “Island Manor” IslandContinue reading “Man (50s) dies in Askamore mountain bike tragedy”
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Five wins for Denis and four for Jack
By Dan Walsh What a remarkable weekend for handler Denis Murphy and rider Jack Hendrick who triumphed five and four times, respectively. Add a treble for Sean Doyle and doubles for Benny Walsh, Jamie Scallan and Barry Stone… it doesn’t get much better on the point-to-point season. Murphy and Hendrick were in Lisronagh today (Sunday)Continue reading “Five wins for Denis and four for Jack”
Beaches ready for seasonal debut dip
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting As temperatures increase, an extended period of dry weather is predicted, and the upcoming Bank Holiday prompts consideration of beach visits for the first time this year. At last Tuesday’s meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, members stressed the importance of visitors behaving responsiblyContinue reading “Beaches ready for seasonal debut dip”
Tourism boost as Duncannon Fort reopens
By Dan Walsh at Duncannon Fort Minister for Rural Community Development and the Gaeltacht and Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD today (Thursday) performed the reopening of the first phase of redevelopment under the Duncannon Fort Masterplan, bringing three of its of its historic buildings back to life. Closed to the public for healthContinue reading “Tourism boost as Duncannon Fort reopens”
Gorey girl awarded top art prize
By Dan Walsh A Wexford student has won a top prize in this year’s 72nd Texaco Children’s Art Competition.In the 6 years and under age category –the youngest age group in the Competition –Emily Gregan (6) from Tara Hill National School, in Gorey has won second prize for her work entitled ‘Tina Cat and the Bouncing Balls’. Describing Emily’s artwork, FinalContinue reading “Gorey girl awarded top art prize”
Wexford’s water supply restored
By Dan Walsh UPDATE, THURSDAY. Uisce Éireann crews have restored normal water supply in Wexford Town after operational issues at the Coolcots Reservoir caused some customers to experience reduced water pressure. Customers in Townparks, Whitemill, Ard Carman and the surrounding areas were impacted by the disruption. Uisce Éireann is working to restore full supply to customersContinue reading “Wexford’s water supply restored”
More women in local government
By Dan Walsh Next Friday, Wexford Women Together is hosting an event facilitated by See Her Elected in the Council Chamber of Wexford County Council and will offer women information on how to get involved in local politics and explain what the working life of an elected representative involves. Wexford Women Together recognises the significant challenge posed by the underrepresentationContinue reading “More women in local government”
Wexford’s Luke Furlong is amateur open champion
By Caomh Breen Allen Luke Furlong produced an incredible performance on the final day of the Flogas Irish Boys’ Amateur Open Championship, coming from behind to secure a playoff victory over John Moran (Portmarnock) at Malone Golf Club. Furlong began the day four shots off the lead, rounds of 72 and 70 leaving the WexfordContinue reading “Wexford’s Luke Furlong is amateur open champion”
Doubles for Goff and Hendrick
By Dan Walsh Three point-to-point meetings today with doubles for Ferns handler Michael Goff and Tomhaggard rider Jack Hendrick while Jonathan Fogarty, in his 14th year as a handler at Cleariestown, saddled his 50th career winner. Goff had an across the cards double beginning with Techno Lad coming home nine lengths to the good underContinue reading “Doubles for Goff and Hendrick”
Gorey school is Fyffes Fittest
Fitness and healthy eating should start at a young age. That’s the message pupils at Gorey Central School heard as they hosted a workout session as part of the Fyffes Fittest School 2026 competition. Delivered by Irish fitness expert Sharon Flanagan, the visit saw the young pupils participate in an active age-appropriate workout designed toContinue reading “Gorey school is Fyffes Fittest”
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