By Dan Walsh at Courtown An iconic timber pedestrian bridge crossing the Owenavorragh river and a feature of the Courtown Woods and part of the Wexford Walking Trails programme, known locally as Spike Bridge, was closed by Coillte last week. A notice on the bridge reads; “Please note that Spike Bridge is closed due toContinue reading “Let’s get Courtown’s Spike Bridge reopened soon”
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Ireland’s fittest school 2024
A reminder has been sent to Wexford schools by three of Ireland’s best-known athletes – World Para Rowing champion, Katie O’Brien and Olympians, sprinters Phil Healy and David Gillick – advising teachers and pupils alike that the search to find ‘Ireland’s fittest school 2024’ has now gone live. Running until the end of March, the top fourContinue reading “Ireland’s fittest school 2024”
Explore ‘Gold Rush’ region on Croghan mountain walking trail
By Dan Walsh Wexford Walking Trails, with the support of Wexford County Council, Healthy Wexford and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) are inviting people to get outdoors and explore some of Co. Wexford’s fabulous country trails during 2024. All are welcome. It may be a chilly, but weather conditions will be ‘dry’ for the firstContinue reading “Explore ‘Gold Rush’ region on Croghan mountain walking trail”
Joe Dixon begins his 8-day climb
By Dan Walsh Next Saturday, Joe Dixon from Gorey will begin his eight-day trip to the Dolomites with at least eight others from around Ireland. It’s in aid of Cycle Against Suicide. The eight days will include five days of official trekking covering up to 14km per day with climbs of up to 800m, inContinue reading “Joe Dixon begins his 8-day climb”
New daily river cruise between New Ross and Waterford
By Dan Walsh Tourism and adventure in the South East will be enhanced with a daily river cruise service between New Ross to Waterford when the Barrow Princess commences its schedule on Friday, March 18th. Departing from New Ross marina each morning, a 90-minute cruise will bring passengers from New Ross down the river Barrow,Continue reading “New daily river cruise between New Ross and Waterford”
Kiltealy prepares to ‘Climb With Charlie’
By Dan Walsh Walkers are being encouraged to join Wexford Walking Trail on April 2nd and go that extra mile for a ‘Climb With Charlie’ walk along the scenic route – 16.4km return – from Kiltealy village to the summit of Knockroe Hill in the Blackstairs Mountains. The challenge begins at 10am and the taskContinue reading “Kiltealy prepares to ‘Climb With Charlie’”
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