Lingstown treble for Fogarty and Stone

By Dan Walsh at Lingstown Races A treble in the first three races set the standard at the Killinick Harriers point-to-point at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, today (Sunday) where the large entry forced a seven-race card and few finishers and long-distance verdicts reflected the tough windy conditions watched by a large attendance. Local handler Jonathan Fogarty fromContinue reading “Lingstown treble for Fogarty and Stone”

115 entries for Sunday Lingstown

By Dan Walsh There is a large entry -115 – for the six-race point-to-point card run under the auspices of the Killinick Harriers at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, tomorrow (Sunday). The first race is off at 12.30pm. The up-to-date report on the ground conditions is “yielding, soft in places” while the forecast is expected to be “windyContinue reading “115 entries for Sunday Lingstown”

Mary Cotter launches her second novel

By Dan Walsh at Creative Grounds, Enniscorthy A second novel from Mary Cotter titled A Boat for Benny was launched this Saturday afternoon at a pleasant literary event held in Creative Grounds, Irish St., Enniscorthy. Cathy Keane acting as master of ceremonies said she has known the author for many years but was “shocked andContinue reading “Mary Cotter launches her second novel”

Bright Christmas beckons for Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Enniscorthy’s famous Market Square was a blaze of colour, character and excitement and packed to capacity this evening for the traditional switching on of the Christmas Lights. Santa Claus with a little assistance from Mrs Claus flicked the magic switch and the town was illuminated. A parade comprised of elves,Continue reading “Bright Christmas beckons for Enniscorthy”

Winners at Wexford Environmental Awards

By Dan Walsh More than 250 children, community groups, volunteers, resident groups and individuals were at Ferycarrig Hotel, Wexford, recently, for the annual Wexford County Council Environmental Awards where wonderful community spirit was graciously acknowledged. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen welcomed and congratulated all the participants and there were presentations and awardsContinue reading “Winners at Wexford Environmental Awards”

Beauty and the Beast opens in Carnew

By Dan Walsh Carnew Musical Society is staging Beauty and the Beast in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, opening with a Matinee next Sunday, November 24th at 3pm and continuing all next week -Monday to Saturday at 8pm nightly. The role of Chip (the teacup) will be played at alternative performances by Eli Finnerty and Gearoid Hogan.Continue reading “Beauty and the Beast opens in Carnew”

Alcohol seized at Rosslare Europort

Revenue Officers have seized almost 26,400 litres of alcohol, with an estimated value of €109,458, at Rosslare Europort.  The seizure comprised of 25,812 litres of beer, 472.5 litres of wine and a small quantity of spirits, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €52,000. The consignment of beer arrived in an accompaniedContinue reading “Alcohol seized at Rosslare Europort”

Wexford hotel sold for €21m

By Dan Walsh Dalata Hotel Group, the largest hotel operator in Ireland, has agreed a deal to sell the Clayton Whites Hotel in Wexford town to Neville Hotels for €21 million. Neville Hotels is owned by local Wexford man Seamus Neville and the group’s portfolio includes the Ravenport Hotel in Wexford, Druids Glen in WicklowContinue reading “Wexford hotel sold for €21m”

‘Unlikely’ Christmas car park on new site

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Although the old Murphy Flood’s site at Main Street, Irish Street and Barrack Street has been cleared it is “highly unlikely” that it will serve as a car park this Christmas according to information brought to the table at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District CouncilContinue reading “‘Unlikely’ Christmas car park on new site”

Major water supply issues in Gorey

By Dan Walsh in Gorey In a statement to WexfordLocal.com this evening Uisce Éireann says it is working to restore water supply to homes and businesses following operational issues at the Gorey Town Water Supply. As a result, water supply to the Gorey Urban Water Supply Zone, Gorey Town (Gorey Irish Street and Gorey North) andContinue reading “Major water supply issues in Gorey”