By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard at 11.30am on Monday when a casualty who had been on a small inflatable dinghy got into difficulty at sea, and at 11.55am was quickly located on the rocks at the north-west end of the Great Saltee. It was rainingContinue reading “Sea casualty rescued at Great Saltee”
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Business Leadership Summit was a big success
The County Wexford Chamber Leadership Summit, held at Newbay House, Wexford, was a remarkable success, bringing together business leaders and innovators from across the region. The event, hosted by MC and Executive Coach Orlaith Carmody, featured a keynote address by An Post CEO David McRedmond, who captivated the audience with his insights on business transformationContinue reading “Business Leadership Summit was a big success”
Enniscorthy launch of Peace Park Project
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Orchard Peace Park “These instruments have been installed to add to the character of the peace park where we have a public amenity in a central location within the town,” said Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Aidan Browne, as he performed the official launch of the Playful PlacesContinue reading “Enniscorthy launch of Peace Park Project”
Tinahely treble for Doyle and Scallan
By Dan Walsh at Fairwood, Tinahely Ballindaggin handler Sean Doyle and Tomhaggard rider Jamie Scallan had a brilliant day at the Wicklow Foxhounds point-to-point at Fairwood, Tinahely, today (Sunday) where they shared a well-deserved treble success. Doyle and Scallan got off the mark with Gale Force Jet owned by Henry Chamney who scored by fiveContinue reading “Tinahely treble for Doyle and Scallan”
10 candidates for 3 seats in Wicklow-Wexford constituency
By Dan Walsh The General Election takes place on Friday, November 29th with polling stations open from 7am to 10pm in the new 3-seat Wicklow-Wexford constituency. The following 10 candidates have been nominated to stand in the new Wicklow-Wexford constituency. ANN WALSH Green Party/Comhaontas Glas, a psychologist from Castletown, Inch. PEIR LEONARD Non-Party, a CountyContinue reading “10 candidates for 3 seats in Wicklow-Wexford constituency”
15 candidates for 4 seats in Wexford constituency
By Dan Walsh The General Election takes place on Friday, November 29th with polling stations open from 7am to 10pm in the new 4-seat Wexford constituency. The following 15 candidates have been nominated to stand in the Wexford constituency. STEPHEN POWER The Irish People, a painter from Wolfe Tone Villas, Wexford. VERONA MURPHY Non-Party, aContinue reading “15 candidates for 4 seats in Wexford constituency”
Wexford man (34) found dead on Lanzarote beach
By Dan Walsh A 34-years-old Wexford man, Steven ‘Wally’ Wallace from Cleariestown has been found dead at the Playa Chica beach in Lanzarote at around 7.30am on Tuesday, November 5th. Local police are investigating, and it is understood that they are not treating his death as suspicious. It is understood that Mr Wallace was comingContinue reading “Wexford man (34) found dead on Lanzarote beach”
Bree prays for soul of Molly Leacy, (102)
By Dan Walsh A prayer of remembrance was read at Masses in Bree Church last weekend as the congregation learned of the sad passing of Molly Leacy at her home in Manchester last Wednesday. A native of Bree who never lost contact with her birthplace, she was in her 103rd year. Born at Knockduff Lane,Continue reading “Bree prays for soul of Molly Leacy, (102)”
Community Calendar 2025 is launched
By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford The Community Team at Wexford County Council launched its Community Calendar 2025 and presented the first calendar to Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council at County Hall, Wexford, today. Cllr Breen said; “Following the success of the first calendar in 2024, I’m delighted to see theContinue reading “Community Calendar 2025 is launched”
€4.9m for new Gorey sports complex
By Dan Walsh Funding of €4.9 million has been allocated under the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media for the first phase development of a new sports complex at the former St. Waleran’s Demesne site to the north of Gorey. Wexford County Council is ‘match’ funding theContinue reading “€4.9m for new Gorey sports complex”
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