Frank Mulrennan was proud Bunclody man

By Dan Walsh The funeral has taken place today of Frank Mulrennan, The Chase House, Bunclody, who has passed away in his 93rd year. Frank Mulrennan was born in the street of Bunclody and apart from his years at Blackrock College he has lived in and been part of Bunclody community for all of hisContinue reading “Frank Mulrennan was proud Bunclody man”

Colin Bowe is the only Wexford winner!

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Kiltealy trainer Colin Bowe saved the day for the locals with Mayo Shirocco (11/1) coming home five and a half lengths clear under Ricky Doyle in the Curracloe Beach Maiden Hurdle this evening at Wexford races. Owned by Alberta Capital Ltd, the six-year-old mare who won a point-to-point forContinue reading “Colin Bowe is the only Wexford winner!”

More Wexford races on Friday

By Dan Walsh Racing returns to Bettyville Park on this Friday evening with an eight-race card and the first race is off at 4.47pm. The card consists of four hurdle races, three steeplechases and an INH Flat Race. There is a large entry. Following on from Tuesday’s successful meeting hopes are high for a largeContinue reading “More Wexford races on Friday”

Local winners at today’s Wexford races

By Dan Walsh at Wexford races Wexford racecourse was in excellent condition for today’s races and racing returns there again on Friday evening, so a busy summer for the popular South-East track. Paul Nolan had another exciting day at Wexford Races when he saddled Rue Taylor (12/1) ridden by Carl Millar who scored by aContinue reading “Local winners at today’s Wexford races”

Wexford hurling seeks new manager

By Dan Walsh Wexford GAA has announced that Keith Rossiter, (42), has stepped down as senior hurling manager. The Oulart-The Ballagh clubman confirmed his decision during a meeting with Chairman of Wexford GAA County Board, John Kenny on Friday morning. Rossiter served as Wexford senior hurling manager during the 2024, 2025 and 2026 campaigns. AtContinue reading “Wexford hurling seeks new manager”

422/1 treble for Paul Nolan at Wexford races

By Dan Walsh at Wexford races Enniscorthy trainer Paul Nolan was the local hero at yesterday evenings successful eight-race meeting at Wexford where he emerged as top trainer with an amazing 422/1 treble ridden by three different jockeys. Nolan got off the mark in the Botanica International Rated Hurdle with Sageborough (10/1) well ridden byContinue reading “422/1 treble for Paul Nolan at Wexford races”

Under starters orders at Wexford races

By Dan Walsh Summer racing comes to Bettyville Park, Wexford, tomorrow evening (Wednesday) with the first of eight races under starters orders at 4.42pm. There is a dry forecast and for the first time this season and pleasant summer conditions should attract large family groups and the loyal supporters who turn up hail, rain orContinue reading “Under starters orders at Wexford races”

Barry Stone enjoys his 80th victory

By Dan Walsh It’s a long time since the 2025-’26 point-to-point season commenced last October and it ended this weekend where the highlight was doubles for Donnchadh Doyle and a double and the 80th career winner for Cleariestown rider Barry Stone. Stone’s double was at Tattersalls in Co. Meath where he got the winners flowingContinue reading “Barry Stone enjoys his 80th victory”

Enniscorthy finish to Rás Stage 3

By Dan Walsh at Ross Road, Enniscorthy Liam Flanagan of the APS Pro Cycling Team has won Stage 3 of Rás Tailteann after 155.6km from Mitchelstown to Enniscorthy today (Friday). The American claimed that victory, from a breakaway, solo just ahead of yesterday’s winner, and new yellow jersey, Tim Shoreman (Wheelbase Cabtech-Castelli). Once again, ConnContinue reading “Enniscorthy finish to Rás Stage 3”