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40 winners for Bertie Finn

By Dan Walsh The 2026/27 point-to-point season kicked off at Toomebridge, Co. Antrim, on Saturday and while Wexford stables were involved the best placing was the runner-up spot for Colin Bowe’s I’m Feeling It in the four years old mares’ maiden race with Bertie Finn on board. BERTIE FINN (File Pic; WexfordLocal.com) However, Oulart rider Bertie Finn was compensated in the next race with success on owner/trainer Patrick Ward’s Western Wishes in the Winner of One race....

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40 winners for Bertie Finn By Dan Walsh The 2026/27 point-to-point season kicked off at Toomebridge, Co. Antrim, on Saturday and while Wexford stables were involved the best placing was the runner-up spot for Colin Bowe’s I’…

Restoration at Wexford Franciscan Friary

The Romanesque Franciscan Friary in Wexford town is undergoing extensive restoration works. (Pic; (WexfordLocal.com) By Dan Walsh at Wexford Franciscan Friary The Franciscan Friary in Wexford town is a fine classical Romanesque building, with an ornate barrel ceiling in the nave which is separated from the aisles by a colonnade of four massive pillars on each side. The Friary has a long history, and fundraising remains a challenge as the prominent building is surrounded by scaffolding for localised roof repairs and other remedial work....

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Restoration at Wexford Franciscan Friary The Romanesque Franciscan Friary in Wexford town is undergoing extensive restoration works. (Pic; (WexfordLocal.com) By Dan Walsh at Wexford Franciscan Friary The Franciscan Friary in Wexford tow…

€90,000 for Slaney Search and Rescue

Members of Slaney Search and Rescue bringing families to safety at Templeshannon during the January flooding. (Pic; WexfordLocal.com) By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-based Slaney Search and Rescue has expressed gratitude to Minister James Browne TD and Minister Dara Calleary TD for securing €90,000 under the 2026 CLÁR Programme towards the purchase of two new rescue and recovery vehicles. In a statement on social media, Slaney Search and Rescue said; “This funding is a significant investment in our team and will strengthen our vehicle fleet, allowing our volunteers to continue carrying out our recovery operations effectively across the community....

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€90,000 for Slaney Search and Rescue Members of Slaney Search and Rescue bringing families to safety at Templeshannon during the January flooding. (Pic; WexfordLocal.com) By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-based Slaney Search and Rescue has exp…

Jesse Sludds returns to the Late Late Show

By Dan Walsh Young Wexford performer Jesse Sludds returns to The Late Late Show studio tonight (Friday) to take part in the Country Music Special with Patrick Kielty on RTÉ television. JESSE SLUDDS returns to The Late Late Show. (Pic; Andreas Poveda/RTE Press Office) Jesse will announce the release of his new single Dear Home and give an update on life since winning the…...

Jesse Sludds returns to the Late Late Show By Dan Walsh Young Wexford performer Jesse Sludds returns to The Late Late Show studio tonight (Friday) to take part in the Country Music Special with Patrick Kielty on RTÉ television. JESSE SLUDDS…

Burst water main disrupts Clonroche supply

By Dan Walsh Customers and businesses in Clonroche and surrounding areas may experience disruptions to their water supply this evening following a burst water main. Uisce Eireann crews are on site carrying out repairs and every effort is being made to restore normal service as quickly and safely as possible. An alternative water supply is currently being arranged for affected customers this evening and will be available in Clonroche village....

Burst water main disrupts Clonroche supply By Dan Walsh Customers and businesses in Clonroche and surrounding areas may experience disruptions to their water supply this evening following a burst water main. Uisce Eireann crews are on site …

Bree water treatment plant issue resolved

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the issue at the water treatment plant serving the Bree and Ballyhogue areas has been resolved and the plant is returning to normal operation. Padraig Lyng, Uisce Éireann, said: "The issue at the water treatment plant has now been resolved. I would like to thank customers in Bree and Ballyhogue for their patience and understanding while crews worked to restore normal service."...

Bree water treatment plant issue resolved By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the issue at the water treatment plant serving the Bree and Ballyhogue areas has been resolved and the plant is returning to normal operation. Padraig …

Water supply difficulties in Bree and Ballyhogue

Water difficulties at Ballyhogue and Bree. (File Pic; WexfordLocal.com) By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is working to maintain water supply to customers in the Bree and Ballyhogue areas following an issue at the local water treatment plant. Padraig Lyng, Water Network Operations Manager Uisce Éireann, said: "Our crews are working to manage this issue and maintain water supplies for customers in Bree and Ballyhogue....

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Water supply difficulties in Bree and Ballyhogue Water difficulties at Ballyhogue and Bree. (File Pic; WexfordLocal.com) By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is working to maintain water supply to customers in the Bree and Ballyhogue areas following an iss…

Wexford applications for ‘Support for Sport’

Former Irish rugby international, Donncha O’Callaghan has launched the sixth Texaco Support for Sport funding initiative. Now open to sports clubs across Ireland, a fund of €130,000 will be distributed to 26 clubs on a county-by-county basis, with successful applicants receiving €5,000 in each case. By Dan Walsh Sports clubs from Co. Wexford and beyond are invited to apply for the sixth Texaco Support for Sport initiative in which a fund of €130,000 will be divided equally in €5,000 amounts and distributed to successful applicants in each of the twenty-six counties....

Wexford applications for ‘Support for Sport’ Former Irish rugby international, Donncha O’Callaghan has launched the sixth Texaco Support for Sport funding initiative. Now open to sports clubs across Ireland, a fund of €130,000 will be distrib…

Missing person appeal Gardaí are renewing their appeal for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Sarah Louise Doyle (16), who was reported missing from Barntown, Co. Wexford on 22nd August 2026. SA…

Missing person appeal

Gardaí are renewing their appeal for the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Sarah Louise Doyle (16), who was reported missing from Barntown, Co. Wexford on 22nd August 2026. SARAH LOUISE DOYLE Sarah Louise is described as being approximately 5 foot 7 inches in height, with a slim build, blonde hair and blue eyes. When last seen Sarah Louise was wearing a black tracksuit....

Missing person appeal Gardaí are renewing their appeal for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Sarah Louise Doyle (16), who was reported missing from Barntown, Co. Wexford on 22nd August 2026. SA…