By Dan Walsh Camolin-born rider Lt. Michaelí Byrne on MSH Claregalway became the first female member of the Irish Army Equitation School to compete in the €1 million Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland at the Gallagher Dublin Horse Show where she finished fourth in the jump off. The 11 years old Irish Sport HorseContinue reading “Clear round for Michaelí in €1m Grand Prix “
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Golf championships under way at Enniscorthy
By Caomh Breen Allen Avril Murphy said Enniscorthy Golf Club are ready to showcase the improvements made to their course when the Whirlpool Irish Senior Men’s & Women’s Amateur Close Championship gets underway on Tuesday morning. Murphy has a dual role at this week’s championship, competing for the Women’s title while also helping to overseeContinue reading “Golf championships under way at Enniscorthy”
Crowds at weekend Wexford races
By Dan Walsh at Wexford races The largest attendance this season enjoyed competitive racing in summer conditions on Ladies Day at Wexford races this Friday evening and the numbers were even greater at Saturday’s fixture. Saturday’s fixture got off to a shock winner when 33/1 shot Kingside Lady took the fillies maiden hurdle for MeathContinue reading “Crowds at weekend Wexford races”
Ladies Day at Wexford Racecourse
By Dan Walsh Racing returns to Wexford Racecourse for two-days this weekend with Ladies Day taking place on Friday evening and an afternoon fixture planned for Saturday. The weather is forecast as dry, breezy with temperatures in the low 20s for both days. Six hurdle races and an INH Flat Race makes up the seven-raceContinue reading “Ladies Day at Wexford Racecourse”
Tragedy during Taghmon ladies’ football final
By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to 16-year-old Aoibheann Clarke, who died after collapsing during a ladies’ football final in Taghmon last evening. Aoibheann was playing for Taghmon Camross GAA, LGFA and Camogie club in the Girls Minor Division 6 Shield final in Taghmon. The game had entered injury time when she collapsed onContinue reading “Tragedy during Taghmon ladies’ football final”
3 Wexford wins for champion Willie Mullins
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races – Day 2 Day two of the Wexford Races attracted the year’s largest crowd so far to Bettyville Park this evening (Thursday), as summer weather shone and champion trainer Willie Mullins completed a treble. Owner Stephen McGuinness and his son Tom McGuinness, who trains on the beach at RosslareContinue reading “3 Wexford wins for champion Willie Mullins”
Thursday racing at Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Wexford enjoyed a very successful day’s racing today, with dry, warm weather, temperatures in the low 20s and a strong crowd. Similar conditions are forecast for day two tomorrow. Thursday’s card consists of eight races, seven hurdle races and an INH Flat Race. First race at 4pm and theContinue reading “Thursday racing at Wexford”
Wexford hosts midweek racing
By Dan Walsh Horse racing returns to Bettyville Park in Wexford for two days, tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday, with the track watered ahead of what promises to be great summer racing action. The Wednesday card consists of seven steeplechases where the going is described as “good” and the first race is off at 2.15pm. TheContinue reading “Wexford hosts midweek racing”
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!”
