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”
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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.”
Big entry for Sunday races at Lingstown
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”
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’”
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