By Dan Walsh Tomorrow’s Killinick Harriers point-to-point races at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, has received a high entry of 129 and the forecast is for a dry day. The first race is off at 1pm and ‘divides’ are a possibility. The card will feature a race ‘over the banks course’ which is usually a spectacle and qualifiesContinue reading “Lingstown races expected to be dry”
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Death of former Gorey parish priest
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Very Rev. William Howell, a native of Camolin and former parish priest of Gorey. He was aged 79 years. “He was very popular and I know in Ballygarrett, he would’ve been behind building the new community centre beside the church and when he was in Gorey heContinue reading “Death of former Gorey parish priest”
24,500 litres of beer seized at Rosslare
Dan Walsh Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized approximately 24,500 litres of beer with a retail value of over €97,500 representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €45,700. The beer was branded Desperados, Carlsberg, Budweiser, Oranjeboom, Holsten Pills, Debowe, Karpackie, Kestrel, Lech, Perla, San Miguel, Skol, Stella, Tyskie and Zubr. The consignmentContinue reading “24,500 litres of beer seized at Rosslare”
War halts Enniscorthy tourism
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Municipal District Council confirmed today (Thursday) that the planned visit by a delegation from Blacktown City, Australia, for the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations has been cancelled. Due to the six-day Iran War, most regional airspace is closed, and the delegation was advised against using Dubai International Airport for security reasons. TheContinue reading “War halts Enniscorthy tourism”
Enniscorthy celebrates connecting roots!
By Dan Walsh There is an international flavour coming to Enniscorthy. A delegation from Blacktown City, Australia, will lead the Enniscorthy St. Patrick’s Day parade, with Mayor Brad Bunting as Grand Marshal. Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, chose not to travel to Savannah, Georgia, so Cllr Pat Kehoe will take herContinue reading “Enniscorthy celebrates connecting roots!”
9 million cigarettes seized at Rosslare
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized approximately nine million cigarettes at Rosslare Europort on Sunday. The seizure was made following routine risk profiling. The contraband was uncovered during an examination of an accompanied freight unit which had disembarked a ferry from Dunkerque, France. The truck and trailer were also seized. The smuggled cigarettes branded ‘RichmondContinue reading “9 million cigarettes seized at Rosslare”
Families facing eviction in Bridgetown?
By Dan Walsh in Bridgetown Last Friday, 36 families in Hazelwood Estate, Bridgetown, south Wexford, were given notices ending their tenancies because the landlord plans to sell the properties. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com this afternoon, Cllr AoifeRose O’Brien said; “It is utterly devastating to see a mass eviction taking place in my home village of Bridgetown.Continue reading “Families facing eviction in Bridgetown?”
Good weekend for Donnchadh Doyle
By Dan Walsh Three wins for Donnchadh Doyle and doubles each for riders Barry O’Neill and Brian Lawless summed up a winning weekend for Wexford point-to-point raiders at three different tracks. Conditions were difficult at Borris House where the Carlow Farmers fixture took place today (Sunday) with two races divided due to a large entryContinue reading “Good weekend for Donnchadh Doyle”
Big entry for Borris House
By Dan Walsh An impressive entry of 130 should create a busy day at the Borris House point-to-point tomorrow (Sunday). First race at 1pm. Latest ground information is ‘yielding to soft, soft in places.’ At Farmacaffley, Co. Armagh, today (Saturday), Donnchadh Doyle saddled the winner of the maiden race for four-year-olds; newcomer Blue Rebel riddenContinue reading “Big entry for Borris House”
Derek Kent is next President of the GAA
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Derek Kent will succeed Jarlath Burns to become the 42nd Uachtarán Cumann Luthchleas Gael (President of the Gaelic Athletic Association) after delegates voted in the opening session of the 2026 GAA Congress in Dublin tonight. Mr. Kent will assume the role of Uachtarán when Burns’ term comes to an end inContinue reading “Derek Kent is next President of the GAA”
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