Seventy-two entries for tomorrow’s Wicklow Hunt point-to-point at Shillelagh & District Hunt’s popular hilly track at Fairwood, Tinahely, where the first race is off at 12.30pm.
Jumping a fence at Fairwood, Tinahely (File Pic)
The going was described today as “yielding, yielding to soft” and that is not expected to change over night, the forecast is predicting “a slight bit of rain” and the organisers are hoping to welcome a good attendance.
The outstanding Samcro is a strong entry for the Open Race and local handler Philip Rothwell should have a strong following for his charge Agirlcalledchloe in the Mare’s Winner of Two Race.
Today’s point-to-point took place at Kirkistown, Co. Down, and no Wexford trained winners. However, Global Assembly (Rob James) for David Christie and Wearelongterm (Barry O’Neill) for Gordon Elliott fought out the finish in the Winner of One race with only ‘a neck’ to spare in favour of James’ mount.
CAOIMHE KINSELLA is in the final 16 of the World Youth Boxing Championships in Spain today – Saturday afternoon. (File Pic)
EXCLUSIVE By Dan Walsh
Ireland and Enniscorthy boxing star Caoimhe Kinsella, (17), has reached the last 16 in the World Youth Boxing Championships against Japan today (Saturday) in La Nucia in Spain.
The fight is Live in YouTube channel IBA Boxing. Afternoon session ring A. She will be in the ring around 3 or 3.15pm Irish time.
This fantastic sporting news has only become available in the last few minutes, and we are all in Caoimhe’s corner and wishing her success and a good performance.
A native of Marshalstown, Caoimhe is a member of St Anthony’s and St. Patrick’s Boxing Club, Enniscorthy.
Caoimhe Kinsella was honoured on becoming All-Ireland and European Boxing Champion 2019 and winning the Girl 6 Irish championship at the Enniscorthy Civic Awards last April.
Irish Water would like to remind customers served by the Wexford Town Water Supply that a Boil Water Notice remains in place. The notice, which was issued following consultation with the HSE on November 2nd is in place to protect the health of approximately 25,000 customers.
It was issued due to a decline in the quality of the raw water entering the treatment plant which resulted in the detection of giardia. Continuing issues with poor water quality have increased the turbidity at the plant which can impact the disinfection process.
Areas impacted by the Boil Water Notice include Wexford Town, Taghmon and surrounding areas. Customers can check if their property is included by visiting the Water Quality section of www.water.ie and entering the property’s Eircode or by calling the Irish Water customer care helpline, open 24/7, on 1800 278 278.
Drinking water compliance and operational experts are working closely with Wexford County Council to resolve the situation and improve the operational performance of the plant with a view to having the notice lifted as quickly as possible.
As these remedial works continue to progress, some customers may experience localised interruptions or loss of pressure, but these should only last a short time and normal pressure should return quickly.
In the meantime, all customers of this supply are advised to continue to boil water before use until further notice.
The seizures of smuggled goods at Rosslare Europort have become a regular occurrence and the latest reported took place last Tuesday as a result of routine operations.
Revenue officers seized almost 51,500 litres of beer at Rosslare Europort. The smuggled alcohol has an estimated retail value of almost €205,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €96,000.
The alcohol was discovered following the search of two unaccompanied trailers that had arrived on a Ferry from Dunkirk, France.
Investigations into these seizures are ongoing.
These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and smuggling. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.
CLLR DONAL KENNY airing concerns about fencing at Courtown Harbour.
By Dan Walsh
Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District, Cllr Donal Kenny, is lamenting the “disappearance of the paling (fence)that could mislead motorists at Courtown Harbour and result in somebody finding themselves in the sea due to misadventure.
He raised the matter with County Council officials at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held at Wells House and Gardens.
Speaking to WexfordLocal.com today, Cllr Kenny said he had received a number of complaints about the lack of fencing on the sea front where traffic comes onto a T-junction and he is asking Council engineers to consider health and safety best practice.
“There used to be a fence there, but it is gone for a while and it could cause problems for drivers and someone could end up in the sea,” said Cllr Kenny, who acknowledged that some warning signs are existent, but he is asking officials to examine the situation.
Cllr Kenny’s concerns about the Courtown Harbour matter came at Tuesday’s meeting during a discussion on the recent flooding in Gorey district where Cllr Kenny praised the staff and engineer Joanne Kehoe and expressed thanks to them.
Ms. Kehoe said the staff did trojan work clearing leaves and drainage works and working till 10 and 11pm.
Cllr Andrew Bolger referred to flooding in Gorey town and wondered if sandbags could be provided in the future. Cllr Diarmuid Devereux noticed that there is no anti-climate plan for Gorey! Cllr Joe Sullivan said he would like to be associated by the good work done by the Gardaí and the fire service but expressed concerns about shopping trolleys, wheely bins, bicycles and other obstacles impeding the river, particularly at the bridges!
Cllr Pip Breen congratulated the Council staff, Gardaí and Fire Service “for all the good work”. Cllr Mary Farrell agreed and said; “Climate change affects all of us.”
Cllr Anthony Donohoe, Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin and Willie Kavanagh also asked to be associated with the sentiments praising the Council staff and emergency services.
A man in his 20s was questioned and investigations are ongoing after Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized over 222,000 cigarettes with an estimated retail value of almost €175,500, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €137,000 yesterday (Wednesday).
The illegal cigarettes, branded ‘NZ Gold’ and ‘NZ Black’, were discovered concealed in an adapted roof compartment, when Revenue officers stopped and searched a German registered minibus that had disembarked a ferry from Cherbourg, France.
This seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and the supply and sale of illegal tobacco products. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on free phone number 1800 295 295.
Over the course of three days from Wednesday, November 9th to Saturday November 12th, Revenue seized over 53,000 litres of beer and more than 930 litres of wine, with a combined retail value of approximately €223,000 at Rosslare Europort.
ROSSLARE EUROPORT (File Pic)
The beer was seized following the search of two trailers, one accompanied and one unaccompanied, that had arrived on a ferry from Dunkirk, France. The smuggled alcohol had a combined estimated retail value of more than €212,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €99,400.
The wine, with an estimated retail value of over €11,300, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €6,000, was discovered following the search of an unaccompanied trailer that had arrived on a ferry from Cherbourg, France.
Investigations are ongoing
These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy, smuggling and the importation of illegal drugs. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding these activities, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.
At the launch of the Askamore Art Exhibition tonight (left to right); Jackie Christian, David Bayne, Paul Carter, Director Gorey School of Art, who performed the official launch, Alison Bayne and Dave Pearson.
By Dan Walsh at Askamore Community Centre
The 4th annual Askamore Art Exhibition was officially opened by Paul Carter, Director Gorey School of Art, at a pleasant function held in Askamore Community Centre tonight and is open to the public until Sunday.
Mr Carter praised the organising group for arranging the exhibition which he said was community based and gave an opportunity for 22 artists to have their work showcased. There are 60 works on display.
AUDIO ADDITION; Paul Carter speaking to Dan Walsh at the opening of Askamore Art Exhibition tonight.
Margaret Nolan from Askamore Community Council welcomed the exhibition and congratulated the artists who submitted their work and thanked the organising committee of Alison Bayne, David Bayne, Jackie Christian and Dave Pearson for bringing the exhibition to the public.
Artists featured in the exhibition include Alison Hayden, Breda Moynihan, Alison Bayne, Mary O’Toole, Breda Byrne, Margaret Kenny, Jackie Christian, Una White, César Meireles, John Hempsenstall, Cloida Morris, Cathy Reddy, Dave Pearson, Mary Doran, Barry O’Sullivan, Aidan Bolger, Samantha Wall, Robyn Stephens, Andrew Hopkins, Brenda Doyle, Allan Kinsella and Polly Maher.
Askamore Art Exhibition is open daily from Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm, and all are welcome.
VICKY PHELAN. Wexford presents Book of Condolence. (Pic; Courtesy of RTÉ)
By Dan Walsh
Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr George Lawlor has opened a Book of Condolence to allow the people of County Wexford to express their heartfelt sympathy to the family of the late Vicky Phelan. The book of condolence is located near the entrance to County Hall, Newtown Road, Wexford.
At today’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge District Council held at Wells House and Gardens, Ballyedmond, an Cathaoirleach Cllr Donal Kelly, members, officials, and press, observed a minute’s silence in memory of Vicky Phelan. May She Rest in Peace.
GOREY’S MARKET HOUSE could house ‘Gorey’s historical past’?
By Dan Walsh at Wells House and Gardens
A proposal to transform the old chamber room in the Market House into a Gorey historical feature and retain historical books and documents in Gorey for the people of Gorey and district was supported unanimously at today’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in Wells House and Gardens at Ballyedmond.
Cllr Diarmuid Devereux confirmed that he had spoken to the CEO of Wexford County Council, Tom Enright, and asked that the suggestion be expediated. “There are plenty of willing volunteers to run the place and convert the Market House into a tourist attraction,” he said.
Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabhán reminded the members that the matter was raised at Monday’s meeting of Wexford County Council and he supported the proposal. “It is very positive,” he said, and added the two centenary events at Castletown soon and claimed there are some amazing collections that could be placed on display. “Perhaps, we could be ready for next Easter – the centenary of Sean Etchingham – and the start of the tourist season.”
District Manager Philip Knight had concerns about artefacts deteriorating and felt they would be better in the County Archive conservation space!
Cllr Devereux objected to any suggestion that the historical material go to Wexford, but to keep them in Gorey where people can have access.
Cllr Joe Sullivan agreed with his fellow members and spoke of the rich trove from North Wexford covering the 1916-1922 period and said people would be reluctant to let it off to Wexford! He suggested the restoration of the Market House to its former glory, put the artefacts on display, and he hoped the management of the County Council would be supportive.
Cllr Pip Breen said the artefacts not only cover the 1916-1922 period, but the Civil War and the events of 1798 too! He recalled people generously submitting historical items to the Castle Museum at Enniscorthy and they were taken to the Wexford archive. They are not documented and didn’t come back! “Market House is the ideal place for a display of the history of Gorey.”
Cllr Breen said preservation of the history is necessary, called for plans to work on the roof. “It (the Market House) has to be restored to what it was and protected for the future,”
Cllr Andrew Bolger said he agreed with the historical aspect for the people of Gorey to understand the history of Gorey.
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