By Dan Walsh The Rocks Community Area consisting of Maudlintown and surrounding areas in Wexford Town took first place in the Urban Neighbourhood category at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards held at a gala ceremony in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan, last Saturday night. Fethard-on-Sea Community Development Association took runner-up in the population 1000-2000Continue reading “Wexford success at Pride of Place awards”
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Doubles for Bowe, O’Neill and Stone
By Dan Walsh at Knockmullen House, New Ross Pleasant conditions prevailed at Wexford Foxhounds point-to-point at Knockmullen House, New Ross, this afternoon where the highlights were a double each for handler Colin Bowe and riders Barry O’Neill and Barry Stone. Colin Bowe and Barry O’Neill struck winning form in the 10-runner opening maiden race forContinue reading “Doubles for Bowe, O’Neill and Stone”
Seeking applications from Wexford sports clubs
By Dan Walsh Applications from sports clubs in Co. Wexford and beyond are now being invited under the fifth Texaco Support for Sport initiative in which a fund of €130,000 will be divided in €5,000 amounts and distributed to successful applicants in each of the twenty-six counties. Leading the adjudication process once again is TexacoContinue reading “Seeking applications from Wexford sports clubs”
Woman (29) missing from Wexford town
UPDATE; Monday, November 11th; Ann Lambe Murphy / Murray, 29 years old, who was reported missing since Thursday, November 7th, 2024, has been located safely. No further media action is required. An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance. Gardaí in Wexford are appealing to the public forContinue reading “Woman (29) missing from Wexford town”
Good outlook for Sunday racing at New Ross
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”
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”
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