By Dan Walsh Over 40 horse trainers and point-to-point handlers currently operating in Co. Wexford are calling on Wexford-based Minister for State at the Department of Justice with responsibility for law reform, James Browne TD, expressing concerns around the future broadcasting of Irish race meetings and the gambling advertising watershed ban which is proposed in theContinue reading “Wexford racing concerns on Minister’s desk”
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Cheering crowds at the Wexford races
By Dan Walsh at Bettyville Park The cheers echoed far beyond the stands at Wexford racecourse last evening (Friday) where a bumper attendance enjoyed brilliant jump racing in pleasant summer conditions. Only one locally trained winner and that was Ricky Langford (8/1) trained at Tinahely for the Kings Horses Syndicate by Philip Rothwell who gotContinue reading “Cheering crowds at the Wexford races”
Friday evening races at Wexford
By Dan Walsh Midsummer racing comes to Bettyville Park tomorrow (Friday) evening with seven contests, three over hurdles, three steeplechases and a bumper with a Willie Mullins newcomer named ‘Friends’ wearing the favourite’s tag, and the action gets underway at 5.05pm. The total entry is 79 with most of the major stables represented and someContinue reading “Friday evening races at Wexford”
Gorey laments loss of GAA stalwart
By Dan Walsh There is deep sadness in Gorey town and district at news of the passing of Malachy Travers, (88), from Ramstown, Gorey, In a statement on social media tonight, Naomh Éanna GAA Club extends sympathy to his family and friends and outlines his lifelong contribution to the GAA. In the statement it says;Continue reading “Gorey laments loss of GAA stalwart”
Rosslare Bowling Green opens
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Bowling Green has been formally opened by the Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District Council, Cllr Lisa McDonald. Also present were Cllrs Jim Moore, Frank Staples, Ger Carthy and Jim Codd. The four-lane Bowling Green, which is built to world bowling standards, measures 25×40 metres in size and took eight months toContinue reading “Rosslare Bowling Green opens”
Feet Of A Dancer wins for Sarah
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Racecourse The aptly named filly Feet Of A Dancer (13/2) was the equestrian queen of Bettyville Park this evening (Wednesday) after winning the lady riders’ handicap hurdle by four lengths for local jockey Sarah Kavanagh from Ardcavan, just outside Wexford town. Trained by Paul Nolan at Toberona Stables, Enniscorthy theContinue reading “Feet Of A Dancer wins for Sarah”
Wednesday racing at Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Three winning favourites and winners for top stables Willie Mullins, Henry de Bromhead, Gavin Cromwell and Gordon Elliott were the highlights of today’s all steeplechase card at Wexford which was held in brilliant summer conditions. Sadly, no local winners, although in fairness local stables were scarce with runners. BestContinue reading “Wednesday racing at Wexford”
Steeplechase card at Wexford races
By Dan Walsh The first of a two-day summer race meeting at Bettyville Park, Wexford, tomorrow (Tuesday) has a seven-race card – all over the big fences. Ground conditions are described as ‘good’, there is a chance of rain in the morning, but highest temperatures should reach 21 degrees. The first race is off atContinue reading “Steeplechase card at Wexford races”
O’Neill and Bowe are champions again
By Dan Walsh The 42nd annual Point-to-Point racing awards were presented at a function in Hotel Minella, Clonmel, last weekend where two Wexford sportsmen were feted – champion rider Barry O’Neill and champion handler Colin Bowe. Barry O’Neill is The Irish Field Champion rider for the sixth time with 64 winners from 195 rides whichContinue reading “O’Neill and Bowe are champions again”
On the Enniscorthy honours list are…
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle It was top of the world stuff on the scorching roof of Enniscorthy Castle this heatwave June evening where local achievers gathered to collect their awards at the Civic Reception organised by Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. Cathoirleach Cllr Aidan Browne welcomed all to the event and said; “I takeContinue reading “On the Enniscorthy honours list are…”
