By Dan Walsh A strong entry of 90 has been received for the Wexford Foxhounds point-to-point races at Knockmullen House, New Ross, tomorrow (Sunday). The first race starts at 12.30pm. Reports from the track say that “the track is in very good condition”, the ground is described as “yielding, good to yielding in places”, theContinue reading “Good outlook for Sunday racing at New Ross”
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Shop Local Gift Card gone live in Co. Wexford
By Dan Walsh Backed by County Wexford Chamber, the new County Wexford Shop Local Gift Card is a single gift card for the four districts of County Wexford – Enniscorthy, Gorey, New Ross, and Wexford Town. Businesses in County Wexford say the new gift card has benefits over the previous paper vouchers, including ease ofContinue reading “Shop Local Gift Card gone live in Co. Wexford”
They’re off for the 2024 General Election!
By Dan Walsh It’s official! Taoiseach Simon Harris was in Áras an Uachtaráin today with President Michael D. Higgins for the dissolution of the 33rd Dáil and polling day is confirmed for Friday, November 29th. Tonight, social media is coming alive with candidates seeking the votes and ladders are in keen demand as hundreds ofContinue reading “They’re off for the 2024 General Election!”
Brendan and Paul bid farewell to the Dáil
By Dan Walsh Long serving Wexford Oireachtas members Brendan Howlin TD and Paul Kehoe TD have spent their last hours in Leinster House and will cease their careers as parliamentarians when the 33rd Dail is dissolved today (Friday) and the way is officially opened for the General Election on Friday, November 29th. Both deputies, BrendanContinue reading “Brendan and Paul bid farewell to the Dáil”
Boundary nightmare facing voters in General Election?
Special Report by Dan Walsh As forecast with applaudable precision by WexfordLocal.com last week the date for polling in the General Election will be Friday, November 29th. Speaking on RTE’s Six-One News this evening Taoiseach Simon Harris TD announced that the 33rd Dáil will be officially dissolved on Friday afternoon after the Taoiseach travels toContinue reading “Boundary nightmare facing voters in General Election?”
New book tells story of Wexford 1916-1923
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library An exciting new 66-page publication entitled Wexford County Archive: 25 objects from the Irish Revolution, 1916-23 was officially launched by the Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen at a well-attended presentation held in Wexford Library last night. Cllr Breen thanked everybody associated with the publication and said heContinue reading “New book tells story of Wexford 1916-1923”
Body recovered from Wexford Harbour
The search for missing Wexford man Brandon Roche has been stood down following the discovery of a body south of Wexford Bridge. The 19-year-old is believed to have entered the water near Wexford Harbour at around 2.05 am on Sunday, October 27th. Gardaí have confirmed that a body was recovered from Wexford Harbour earlier today.Continue reading “Body recovered from Wexford Harbour”
€3.5m for Ferns GAA Centre of Excellence
By Dan Walsh Wexford GAA has announced being awarded €3.5 million in Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Funding towards phase three of the Halo Tiles Wexford GAA Centre of Excellence at Ferns. This phase will see the development of new dressing rooms, gym area, the installation of a floodlit 4G pitch and a spectator stand, forContinue reading “€3.5m for Ferns GAA Centre of Excellence”
Cllr Michael Sheehan resigns from Fianna Fáil
By Dan Walsh Long serving New Ross Cllr Michael Sheehan has resigned from the Fianna Fáil Party and announced his intention to contest the forthcoming General Election as an Independent or Non-Party candidate. Although Cllr Sheehan only made the announcement a few hours ago, WexfordLocal.com understands that the news is no surprise amongst many partyContinue reading “Cllr Michael Sheehan resigns from Fianna Fáil”
Tributes to legendary showjumping star Con Power
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of the legendary showjumper, Captain Con Power, (71), of international fame who is universally acknowledged as one of the finest riders of his generation and enjoyed a sparkling career during the 1970s and 1980s. A native of Loftus Hall, Fethard-on-Sea in south-west Wexford Con married Margaret Latta, Ballycarney,Continue reading “Tributes to legendary showjumping star Con Power”
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