By Dan Walsh Jump racing returns to Bettyville Park, Wexford, tomorrow (Saturday), it is Ladies Day so plenty of the latest fashion and styles on show, but there is also a large entry, and the maiden hurdle has been ‘divided’, which creates an 8-race card. The first race is off at 1pm. The card featuresContinue reading “8-race card at Wexford on Ladies Day”
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Oulart prays for soul of ex-PP Fr. Jordan
By Dan Walsh The parish of Oulart and wider community are in mourning following news of the death of Very Rev. John Jordan, (83), who was parish priest of Oulart for 14 years (1997-2011) and was involved in setting up the Christian Media religious broadcasting studios at St. Peter’s College, Wexford. In 1976, Fr JordanContinue reading “Oulart prays for soul of ex-PP Fr. Jordan”
€669.000 allocated for climate action projects
By Dan Walsh Sixteen communities in County Wexford are set to benefit from €669,000 allocated for climate action projects, and today (Wednesday), Wexford County Council and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications announced the applications that were successful in securing funding under the Community Climate Action Programme. The successful applications are spread across allContinue reading “€669.000 allocated for climate action projects”
Get your tickets for Fleadh events
By Dan Walsh With just a few weeks to go until Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann echoes the best in traditional Irish music through the streets of Wexford, (August 4th-11th), the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann has announced that tickets for the 2024 events are now officially available for purchase. Fans can nowContinue reading “Get your tickets for Fleadh events”
Enniscorthy remembers Henry Goff
Dan Walsh reports from Wexford County Council meeting Speaking at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council at County Hall, Wexford, Enniscorthy District Cathaoirleach, Cllr Aidan Browne, paid tribute to the late Henry Goff and extended sympathy to his wife and family. Mr Goff from Templeshannon was laid to rest in Enniscorthy Cemetery last Saturday.Continue reading “Enniscorthy remembers Henry Goff”
Local issues dominate at Council meeting
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Fresh from the Local Elections with some newly elected members attending their inaugural meeting of Wexford County Council at Council Chamber, County Hall, this afternoon (Monday), the July meeting had a pre-holiday atmosphere, and one sensed the countdown to a General Election has started. Cllr Pip Breen,Continue reading “Local issues dominate at Council meeting”
Yacht breaks down near Saltee Islands
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat was launched at 2.37pm on Saturday afternoon to assist two people aboard a 32-foot yacht with engine failure close to the Saltee Islands. The lifeboat was under the command of Coxswain Eugene Kehoe with five crew members on board and it arrived on scene just north ofContinue reading “Yacht breaks down near Saltee Islands”
Launch of 2024 Tinahely Agricultural Show
By Dan Walsh The official launch of the 2024 Tinahely Agricultural Show took place in picturesque Tinahely village on Thursday, where details were announced for this annual celebration of rural life which takes place on the August Bank Holiday Monday, August 5th. The Tinahely Show is recognised as being one of the ‘Big 3’ agriculturalContinue reading “Launch of 2024 Tinahely Agricultural Show”
Kayakers located safely on Baginbun Beach
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI were requested by the Coast Guard to launch their inshore lifeboat at 5.10pm on Thursday evening when vigilant members of the public raised the alarm concerned for the welfare of the kayakers heading west below Hook Lighthouse. In a strong Force 5 south-westerly wind and choppy sea conditions, the lifeboatContinue reading “Kayakers located safely on Baginbun Beach”
Prayers and emotion amongst parishioners
By Dan Walsh Recently announced clerical changes have been made in the Diocese of Ferns in response to the needs of the new Pastoral Areas and these changes are effective from next weekend, July 13-14th. But this weekend is particularly emotional in many parishes across the Diocese as pastor and parishioners sever a friendship andContinue reading “Prayers and emotion amongst parishioners”
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