By Dan Walsh The annual general meeting of County Wexford Chamber has taken place and announces the appointment of Ed Murphy as its new President, with immediate effect. At the annual general meeting Ed outlined his vision for County Wexford Chamber, which follows on from his current work, which includes advocating for the business environmentContinue reading “Ed Murphy is new Chamber President”
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Barry Walsh wins two at Tinahely
By Dan Walsh at Fairwood Park, Tinahely Local rider, Barry Walsh from Ballyday, Gorey, scored his first-ever double success at his local track at Fairwood, Tinahely, this afternoon, and Philip Rothwell, who trains next field to the track also saddled a double at the Wicklow Hunt point-to-point. Barry struck winning form on Singing Casamento forContinue reading “Barry Walsh wins two at Tinahely”
Water service interruption in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst water main and restore water to impacted customers in Gorey, Creagh Demesne, Clonattin, and the surrounding areas. “We understand the inconvenience of an unplanned outage and we thank customers for their support while repair works are underway,” said a spokesperson for Uisce Éireann. Continue reading “Water service interruption in Gorey”
New €12.7m Teagasc Johnstown Castle Centre opens
By Dan Walsh The new Teagasc National Agricultural Sustainability Research and Innovation Centre (NASRIC) at Johnstown Castle were officially opened by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, on Friday. Set within the Johnstown Castle campus the 2000 m2 state-of-the-art laboratories represents a significant national investment of €12.7 million and a strongContinue reading “New €12.7m Teagasc Johnstown Castle Centre opens”
Sunday Tinahely races goes ahead
By Dan Walsh The Wicklow Hunt races will proceed tomorrow (Sunday) at Fairwood Park, Tinahely. There are 70 entries, and the first of six races is off at 12.30pm. Confirmation came this afternoon after IHRB representatives walked the track. The inspection had been delayed by 24 hours due to an Orange Rainfall warning for theContinue reading “Sunday Tinahely races goes ahead”
Weather alert ends in Co. Wexford?
By Dan Walsh The Orange weather event for Co. Wexford has passed with reports of flooding, but very little damage to property. Worst affected appears to be Bridgetown in south Wexford where a canal burst its banks. Thirteen occupied households were flooded. In north Wexford the Ahare River near Castletown flooded at the bridge whileContinue reading “Weather alert ends in Co. Wexford?”
Fortune’s ‘Folklore of Wexford’ launches this week
By Dan Walsh The Folklore of Wexford (Volume 1) by Michael Fortune was a phenomenal success when first published in 2023, and The Folklore of Wexford Vol, 2 will be launched in the coming week and is already on sale in local bookshops. This eagerly awaited publication will be launched at Easons, Wexford, on Thursday,Continue reading “Fortune’s ‘Folklore of Wexford’ launches this week”
Update on Wexford Orange weather warning
By Dan Walsh Heavy rainfall has hit counties Wexford and Wicklow today, the rain is expected to continue overnight and into the morning. Tomorrow (Saturday) is expected to be murky and overcast but the rain will eventually go away! Reports of flooding across Co. Wexford, but no serious incidents reported. The Ahare River at CastletownContinue reading “Update on Wexford Orange weather warning”
Rain and wind warning from Friday morning
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council’s Severe Weather Preparedness Team met this evening, following a meeting of the National Directorate of Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM), in advance of Friday’s Orange Weather Warning. A Yellow Level Rain and Wind Warning will come into effect for County Wexford from 11am on Friday, November 14th, this willContinue reading “Rain and wind warning from Friday morning”
Bloody summer of 1798 inspires new book
By Dan Walsh at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy Historian James Quinn’s new book, Bloody Summer: A New History of the 1798 Rebellion, was officially launched by Dr. Kevin Whelan in a pleasant ceremony at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy, this evening. Unfortunately, the author has health issues and could not attend, however,Continue reading “Bloody summer of 1798 inspires new book”
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