Tributes to motorcyclist Anthony

By Dan Walsh The motorcyclist who died in a single-vehicle collision on the R738 at Knockeen, Barntown, shortly before 6.15pm last Saturday evening has been named locally as Anthony Redmond (52), of Ashgrove, Fethard-on-Sea, New Ross, and late of Ballygalvert, Ballywilliam, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Sadly missed by his loving partner Billie, children Dale, Conor andContinue reading “Tributes to motorcyclist Anthony”

300 jobs impacted in Wexford closure?

By Dan Walsh Following a meeting between management and staff today (Tuesday) at BNY Mellon it was announced that it was closing its Wexford office with about 300 jobs impacted. The global financial firm employs about 310 employees at its offices in the Drinagh Business Park on the outskirts of Wexford town. There had beenContinue reading “300 jobs impacted in Wexford closure?”

‘Wake Up’ call to action on Our Lady’s Island Lake

By Dan Walsh “A recent Environmental Protection Agency Report is a wake up call to action so as to protect not just a nationally significant habitat like Our Lady’s Island Lake but also farming in the area.” That’s according to Damien Corish, Rosslare Municipal Labour Local Area representative, responding to the EPA report which said thatContinue reading “‘Wake Up’ call to action on Our Lady’s Island Lake”

Public art or a waste of money?

By Dan Walsh Last Friday Cllr Ger Carthy from Rosslare Municipal District sent members of the local media an artist’s impression of the OPWs proposed piece of public roadside art planned to be installed centre of the roundabout at the entrance to Rosslare Europort. Cllr Carthy informed us that the price is sure to beContinue reading “Public art or a waste of money?”

Local musician raised €1008.08 for Fethard RNLI

By Dan Walsh James Power, a musician and music teacher launched his ’12 Gigs of Christmas’ in December to raise funds for local causes and charities. Six of these festive performances around the local community were in aid of Fethard RNLI. James was also joined by his daughters Sophie and Emily who eagerly took chargeContinue reading “Local musician raised €1008.08 for Fethard RNLI”

Donnchadh’s treble success day at Ballycrystal

By Dan Walsh at Ballycrystal Donnchadh Doyle was the hero of the winner’s enclosure at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, at today’s Ballinagore Harriers point-to-point, where he saddled three of the six winners. Local rider Rob James enjoyed treble success. Denis Murphy also recorded a double. Donnchadh Doyle’s first winner was Madam Blue ridden by Alan Harney inContinue reading “Donnchadh’s treble success day at Ballycrystal”

Motorcyclist (50s) dies at Barntown

By Dan Walsh A man in his 50s has died in a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on the R738 at Knockeen, Barntown, shortly before 6.15pm yesterday evening. He was pronounced dead at the scene, His body has since been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford, where a post-mortem examination will take place. NoContinue reading “Motorcyclist (50s) dies at Barntown”

Meeting of Enniscorthy Community Watch 

By Dan Walsh Concerns are growing in and around Enniscorthy town centre at the rise of anti-social behaviour and recently reported nocturnal damage to property and vehicles. In response, a public meeting is planned for Monday, January 20th at 8.30pm in the Farm Centre, Mill Park Road. All are welcome. Organised by Alfie O’Sullivan ofContinue reading “Meeting of Enniscorthy Community Watch “

All set for Ballycrystal races on Sunday

By Dan Walsh Ballinagore Harriers point-to-point races takes place tomorrow (Sunday) at Ballycrystal, near Kiltealy, with an entry of 65 and the first race off at 12.30pm. Ground conditions are expected to be ‘yielding’ and there is good news on the weather front. Expect a dry and cloudy day with possibly some light drizzle. JustContinue reading “All set for Ballycrystal races on Sunday”