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”
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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”
Your guide to St Patrick’s Day 2025 Parades
By Dan Walsh The traditional St. Patrick’s Day parades are taking place across Co. Wexford, mostly on Monday, but two events will take place on Sunday – Rathgarogue and Fethard-on-Sea – but here is a list of the parades closest to you. RATHGAROGUE; This is the first ever parade in Rathgarogue and it takes placeContinue reading “Your guide to St Patrick’s Day 2025 Parades”
Carnew is the place to be this week!
By Dan Walsh RTE broadcasting legend Joe Duffy was guest of honour in Carnew last night where he performed the official opening of the 18th South Wicklow Drama Festival at St. Brigid’s Hall. First on stage for the 9-night festival – it runs until Saturday, March 22nd was Bridevew Drama Group who staged The WeirContinue reading “Carnew is the place to be this week!”
Rob James big race win at Cheltenham
By Dan Walsh Rob James is the latest Wexford jockey to ride a winner at the Cheltenham Festival this week when taking the hunters’ chase on Wonderwalk (28/1) for Tipperary trainer Sam Curling this afternoon. “I was probably going too well and got there a bit too soon, but look, we held on. The lineContinue reading “Rob James big race win at Cheltenham”
Cheltenham champagne for Barry Stone
By Dan Walsh There was a fairytale ending in the final race at the Cheltenham Festival today (Thursday) when young Cleariestown jockey Barry Stone, on his first ride at the festival, won the Kim Muir Amateur Jockey’s Handicap Chase on Daily Present trained at Toberona Stables, Enniscorthy, by Paul Nolan. J.P. McManus’ Johnnywho was stillContinue reading “Cheltenham champagne for Barry Stone”
14 community centres share funding of €912,884
By Dan Walsh Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, has announced funding of €26.1 million under the 2024 Community Centre Investment Fund, which will deliver enhancement, and refurbishment works on 369 community centres nationwide. 14 centres in Co. Wexford are sharing €912,884 in funding and the distribution is as follows;Continue reading “14 community centres share funding of €912,884”
Cheltenham joy for Wexford jockeys
By Dan Walsh Day two of the Cheltenham racing festival and winners today for two Wexford jockeys, Sean Flanagan and Sean O’Keeffe. Sean Flanagan, 36, from Palace East, Clonroche, won today’s feature race – the Queen Mother Champion Chase – on Marine Nationale for Barry Connell to record his second festival winner. Flanagan rode hisContinue reading “Cheltenham joy for Wexford jockeys”
New recycling service for Courtown
By Dan Walsh Courtown Community Council and Meals On Wheels Gorey have launched a new recycling collection service for users in the Courtown area supporting the Re-turn Scheme! The Re-turn Scheme is a circular economy initiative, capturing a higher quality of recycling and maximising existing resources. By reusing and recycling more effectively, it saves energyContinue reading “New recycling service for Courtown”
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