By Dan Walsh Bridge Drama Group is the best of the four Wexford groups participating in the RTÉ Open All-Ireland Drama finals with a runner-up overall and two individual awards when the results were announced in the Dean Crowe Theatre in Athlone tonight (Saturday). The winners were Kilmeen Drama Group from Clonakilty, Co. Cork, withContinue reading “Bridge Drama are award winners”
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Barry O’Neill rides 900th winner
By Dan Walsh Barry O’Neill hit the point-to-point headlines at the two-day Necarne, Co. Fermanagh fixture on Friday and Saturday where he rode four winners and joined Derek O’Connor and Jamie Codd as only the third rider to accumulate 900 winners ‘between the flags’ in Ireland. O’Neill’s millstone winner came aboard West of Idaho forContinue reading “Barry O’Neill rides 900th winner”
Roof repairs due at St. Aidan’s Cathedral
By Dan Walsh A planned programme of maintenance is essential at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, and Michael Ormonde, Chairman of St. Aidan’s Parish Finance Committee is advising the public in this weekend’s Parish Newsletter. “As is expected in a building of its age the need for maintenance is ongoing. Parishioners will have noticed, for example,Continue reading “Roof repairs due at St. Aidan’s Cathedral”
Motorcyclist, (20), dies at Adamstown
By Dan Walsh A motorcyclist in his 20s has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the L4016 near Glenour, Adamstown, at approximately 9.20pm on Friday evening. The incident involved a motorcycle and no other vehicles were reported to have been involved. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The L4016Continue reading “Motorcyclist, (20), dies at Adamstown”
€500,535 for Wexford coastal protection
By Dan Walsh The Office of Public Works (OPW) has today announced the approval of Wexford County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under the scheme, the OPW has approved funding of €500,535 to enhance rock armour coastal protection that is fronting anContinue reading “€500,535 for Wexford coastal protection”
Wilton Mills Trier satisfies the locals
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races The locals were thrilled when Wilton Mills Trier (100/30 fav.) justified favouritism and won the Slaney Mares Point-to-Point Flat Race by two lengths at Wexford yesterday (Thursday) evening with Inch, Gorey jockey Luke Murphy in the saddle. Owned by Jim Whelan, Barmoney, Ballyhogue and the Wilton Mills Syndicate, WiltonContinue reading “Wilton Mills Trier satisfies the locals”
First Wexford French Film Festival
By Dan Walsh The French Embassy in Ireland and Screen Wexford are set to launch the very first Wexford French Film Festival in collaboration with the Alliance Française Waterford /Wexford, The Picture House- Wexford Film Society and many cultural partners –such as Wexford Normandy Cultural Association – bringing a specially curated selection of French cinemaContinue reading “First Wexford French Film Festival”
Water supply issues in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in Gorey following operational issues at Creagh Water Treatment Plant, which has led to some customers experiencing low pressure and intermittent disruptions to their water supply. Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng assured customers that every effort is being made toContinue reading “Water supply issues in Gorey”
New Ross Civic Awards presented
By Dan WalshThe 2026 New Ross Municipal District Civic Awards were presented at the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, last Thursday night where recipients were warmly celebrated by the district staff. It was a special occasion where the local councillors came together to recognise the extraordinary individuals, groups, and organisations who make the area aContinue reading “New Ross Civic Awards presented”
Top yards run at Wexford races
By Dan Walsh Entries for Thursday’s Wexford races include runners from the top yards and local stables and the scene is set for a good evening’s racing. The first race is off at 5.02pm. The ground at Wexford is good to yielding (watering). Dry forecast The seven-race card includes four steeplechases, a hunter’s chase andContinue reading “Top yards run at Wexford races”
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