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”
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€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”
World angling event is a great catch for Wexford
By Dan Walsh at the Irish National Heritage Park The World Championship Shore Angling 2024, featuring YOUTH (under 16) and JUNIORS (under 21) categories takes place on the Wexford coastline until November 9th showcasing the talents and passions of young anglers from around the globe in a competition that promises excitement, camaraderie, and the spiritContinue reading “World angling event is a great catch for Wexford”
Woman missing from her home in Gorey
UPDATE, Tuesday, November 5th; Aoife O’Callaghan, 31 years, who had been missing from Gorey, Co.Wexford since 31st October 2024, has been located safe and well. We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 31-year-old Aoife O’Callaghan has been missing fromContinue reading “Woman missing from her home in Gorey”
Wexford winners at Kilkenny and Limerick
By Dan Walsh The opening maiden race for four-year-olds at Damma House, Kilkenny, was divided and division one was a close affair between two Wexford contestants. Victory went to Soldier In Mayo (Colin Bowe/Barry O’Neill) by a neck with Kool Kid (Michael Goff/Harry Goff) filling the runner-up spot. Division two was a different scenario asContinue reading “Wexford winners at Kilkenny and Limerick”
Music is silent and lights out at ‘The Stores’
By Dan Walsh at Wexford There is massive shock in social circles in Wexford town with the devastating news that Wexford’s iconic late night and music venue – The Centenary Stores on Charlotte Street – is closed. First opened in 1988 by the late Michael Tierney ‘The Stores’ as it was affectionately called was oneContinue reading “Music is silent and lights out at ‘The Stores’”
Man (44) missing from Wexford town
UPDATE Monday, November 4th: Daniel Pender, 44 years who was missing from his home in Wexford since Thursday, October 31st, 2024 has been located safe and well. Gardaí are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 44-year-old Daniel Pender who is reported missing from his home in Wexford town since Thursday, October 31st, 2024. DanielContinue reading “Man (44) missing from Wexford town”
‘Points’ success keeps on coming!
By Dan Walsh Today’s point-to-point action was at Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary and winners from three separate Wexford stables were recorded. Barry O’Neill and Colin Bowe took the opening maiden race for four-year-old maidens with newcomer Adamas in the colours of Brian Acheson. The winning distance was five lengths and Adamas is now likely to goContinue reading “‘Points’ success keeps on coming!”
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