By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat was launched on Sunday at 1.42pm to assist in a search for a kayaker that had become separated from a group kayaking to the small Saltee Island. Weather and sea conditions were good at the time. The Irish Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue 117 also joined the searchContinue reading “Kayaker is safe and well at Kilmore Quay”
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Saltee Island Puffin population on the increase
By Dan Walsh Last January Minister of State for Nature Malcolm Noonan TD announced that the new Seas off Wexford SPA (special protection area) would be designated under the EU Birds Directive, will cover more than 305,000 hectares of marine waters for a range of bird species and give protection to 20 species, including puffins.Continue reading “Saltee Island Puffin population on the increase”
Sailing ship safe after distress off Hook Head
By Dan Walsh An 11-metre sailing vessel, with two persons on board, that sent out distress signals when approximately three nautical miles south-east of Hook Head was towed to safety by Dunmore East RNLI lifeboat yesterday. The vessel had lost all power and called the Irish Coast Guard for emergency assistance. The Dunmore East RNLIContinue reading “Sailing ship safe after distress off Hook Head”
Autumn 2024 ‘points’ fixture list
By Dan Walsh This week, the INHSC (Irish National Hunt Steeplechase CLG) who is responsible for the governance and administration of point-to-points in Ireland announced the 2024 Autumn Point-to-Point fixture list. South East fixtures are as follows; Sunday, October 20; Island Hunt at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy. Sunday, October 27; Shillelagh & District at Fairwood, Tinahely. Sunday,Continue reading “Autumn 2024 ‘points’ fixture list”
Bus transfers to operate to/from Rosslare
By Dan Walsh Between Sunday, August 4th and Sunday, August 11th, most scheduled services between Dublin Connolly and Rosslare Europort will operate between Dublin Connolly and Wexford only, with bus transfer arrangements in place for customers travelling to/from Rosslare Strand and Rosslare Europort. This is to facilitate the Garda and event organisers event plan, which willContinue reading “Bus transfers to operate to/from Rosslare”
50th annual exhibition at Gorey Art Circle
By Dan Walsh in Gorey The opening of Gorey Art Circle’s 50th annual exhibition took place in the Freemason Hall, The Avenue, Gorey last night and celebrated its longevity with an impressive exhibition of paintings which will be open daily until August 5th. An internationally respected painter and art enthusiast Paul Funge (1944 – 2011),Continue reading “50th annual exhibition at Gorey Art Circle”
Uisce Éireann asks Wexford to conserve water
By Dan Walsh With the population of Wexford increasing over the summer months Uisce Éireann is calling on households across the county to take practical steps to reduce their water consumption and to report any leaks to Uisce Éireann. As tourists flock to the Model County, the public are being asked to help play theirContinue reading “Uisce Éireann asks Wexford to conserve water”
50 extra train services to Wexford for the Fleadh
By Dan Walsh Iarnród Éireann has confirmed over 50 extra train services will operate during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to/from Wexford, allowing more people to attend the country’s leading traditional music festival. However, services from Connolly Station, Dublin, will terminate at Wexford Station. Rosslare to Wexford services will be replaced by bus transfers to facilitateContinue reading “50 extra train services to Wexford for the Fleadh”
Local winner and steward’s reversal on Day 2 of the Wexford races
By Dan Walsh at Wexford races The second of the two-day race meetings at Wexford racecourse today (Thursday) was a big improvement on yesterday when the weather caused poor visibility and misery for punters and, like yesterday when Denis Murphy saddled Three By Two (9/1) for the lone local success in the concluding race thereContinue reading “Local winner and steward’s reversal on Day 2 of the Wexford races”
Delivery of safe, secure and sustainable water for Wexford communities.
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann’s capital expenditure on critical water and wastewater infrastructure exceeded €1.2 billion last year, delivering improved drinking water quality to customers, reducing wastewater discharges to the environment and building resilience in Irish water supplies. Its Annual Report 2023, published yesterday (Wednesday), shows a range of key achievements for the organisation includingContinue reading “Delivery of safe, secure and sustainable water for Wexford communities. “
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