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Irish Independent
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wexford poet on the crest of a wave as second book set to be published
Regina Redmond from Gorey is to follow up the publication of her first book of poetry Buried Deep is the Child with a second book to be published in the Autumn for which she already had a fresh batch of healing poems. She has also confirmed that she is currently working on a project to adapt the poems in both collections for a musical CD in collaboration with Wexford musicians. The CD is being produced by Hot Press music writer Jackie Hayden who lives in the south of the county. Since publishing Buried Deep is the Child, subtitled A Healing Journey, Regina has spoken in several venues, including Gorey Library and The Solas Cabin outside Arklow. She said: 'I like to see my poems as shedding light on the path I have taken from darkness into the light of recovery following my traumatic childhood. Writing has a therapeutic value for me and publishing them was somehow liberating. Now, since the healing power of music has long been established, it seems that adding music is a logical and valuable next step for me as I continue onward on my exploratory journey with my second collection.' News of Regina's work has travelled as far as Mobile, Alabama in the USA where CeCe Redmond (no relation) of the Redmond Heritage Press wrote 'Regina Redmond transforms her journey through trauma into a beacon of hope, healing, and awakening. Through courage, faith, and forgiveness, she discovered the warrior within — and now inspires others to find their light and their voice. Regina's path reminds us that even through the darkest experiences, resilience and renewal are possible.' Regina adds, 'When I first set out on my journey to publish my poems I never dreamed it would attract such international interest and an encouragingly positive response. It's been a hugely worthwhile and rewarding adventure for me beyond any dreams I might have had.' Buried Deep is the Child- A Healing Journey is published by Carol Boland of Boland Press and it has resonated deeply with those who love poetry that comes from the heart. But it has also attracted a very positive and appreciative response from others who have suffered childhood trauma.
Irish Independent
15-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Wexford duo shine at Bord Bia Bloom 2025 launch
Today at 03:00 Gorey brother and sister George and Hannah Power-Nugent were the star attraction last week as the Marie Keating Foundation unveiled its garden at Bord Bia Bloom 2025. The Marie Keating Foundation unveiled its 'Early Bird Catches the Worm' Garden at Bord Bia Bloom 2025 and was awarded a silver-gilt. The garden was designed and built by award-winning Monaghan-based creative designer Benny Magennis. George (3) and Hannah (1), from Gorey, provided a star turn at the launch, playing the bird and the worm respectively. Designed by award-winning, Monaghan-based gardener Benny Magennis, this thoughtfully designed space serves as a reminder that through education and proactive measures, we can work towards a future with less fear surrounding cancer. This being his fourth time at Bord Bia Bloom, Benny explains why this garden is particularly meaningful: 'The Marie Keating Foundation provides such vital services to those going through a cancer journey, and this was top of my mind when I was designing and developing the garden. I wanted to make sure it reflected the key educational and awareness messages, while also offering a sense of community.' 'This can be seen throughout the garden – from the birdhouse reflecting the importance of early detection, to the flowers representing Ireland's five most common cancers, breast, skin, lung, bowl and prostate.' Every element of the garden was designed to highlight the importance of healthy lifestyle choices that reduce cancer risk. The sheltered area beneath the birdhouse promotes sun safety awareness, while the vegetable patch represents the significance of nutrition. The paths encourage people to engage in outdoor activities as part of a healthy lifestyle and the seating area symbolises the community support provided by the Marie Keating Foundation for those on a cancer journey. The garden represents a collaboration between the Marie Keating Foundation, AstraZeneca and Gilead Sciences, who are united in their mission to combat cancer through widespread awareness. Their joint aim is to encourage early intervention to significantly enhance treatment outcomes and ultimately save lives.
BBC News
03-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- BBC News
Jersey eastern cycle path won't be like west, minister says
It would be difficult for a cycle path in the east of the island to replicate the cycle tracks connecting western parishes to town, Jersey's Minister for Infrastructure has said.A recent freedom of information request revealed the States of Jersey has spent nearly £2.5m funding an Eastern Cycle Andy Jehan said recently this money has been spent on "steady improvements" to the Gorey part of the cycle path, including new said work on the Eastern Cycle Network was "progressing well" but acknowledged there was "more to do". 'Safe routes' Previous governments had hoped a cycle track would extend from the east of the island to the centre of the west of the island, there is an equivalent traffic-free path that travels along the south coast from St Aubin into St said the government was focusing on identifying safe routes for people to cycle on as part of an eastern cycle said: "In the longer term, when we look at the sea coast defences then we will be able to do something more substantial. "In the short term we are looking to find ways where we can encourage people to use quiet roads and lanes to get from A to B."He said the infrastructure department was currently working with Grouville and St Saviour's parish road committees to make it easier for people to get from Gorey to St Saviour's said it had also put up signs and made it easier to cycle on Maupertuis Lane. In the 2024 Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, 8% of people who responded said they cycled to work. This was a 2% increase from the year before. Aaron Lappage, who runs a bike shop in St Helier, said he doesn't think much work has been done on the eastern cycle route in said it was easier for commuters to get into town from the west of the island than those based in the should be more, quieter routes for cyclist cycling from the eastern parishes into St Helier, he also suggested that the two roads from St Helier to the east, La Route du Fort and the coast road, each be made one-way. One travelling into town, the other travelling out."We have too many car on the road and that's the thing," he said."In Europe, you get a lot of civil planning being done around the bicycle first. The car doesn't have that first priority, cycling and walking does - that's where you can make a safer network." Peter Hargreaves, a keen cyclist who lives in Grouville, said "not nearly enough" has been done on the Eastern Cycle said there was not enough space in the east of the island to create a separate cycle path, so the government should focus on connecting parish by-roads and also said speed limits on parish roads should be reduced to keep cyclists safe."The injury rate here on the roads is worse even than the UK, it's atrocious, it's appalling and it is unacceptable," he said."People are forced off the road by injuries from being cyclists."
Irish Independent
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Wexford's Conor Stone-Walsh rides his first winner of new season
Stone-Walsh, who rode 21 winners last season to finish fifth in the conditional jockeys' championship behind Tiernan Power-Roche, led on the 9/2 chance after the second-last hurdle and the partnership came home 13 lengths clear of John Ryan's 17/2 shot Saint Peregrine. Taghmon jockey Seán O'Keeffe scored a narrow success on the John Ryan-trained Ad Caelum in the three-mile handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan on Friday. Owned by the trainer himself, the 8/1 shot came from the back of the field and only led in the final strides to pip the Matthew Smith-trained 22/1 shot Dartan by a head. Co. Waterford trainer Richard O'Hara registered his first success when Kilbuny Supersonic landed the two and a half-mile mares' maiden hurdle at Wexford on Saturday. Leading well before halfway under Gorey amateur Luke Murphy, the well-supported 100/30 favourite raced clear before the second-last hurdle to score by an easy 18 lengths from the Edward and Partick Harty-trained 6/1 chance Voodoo Angel. The winner scored in the same colours carried by the Harry de Bromhead-trained Fissure Seal when scoring at the Cheltenham Festival in 1993. Philip Rothwell's 6/1 shot Splendid Choice had to work a little harder to take the two-mile one-furlong handicap hurdle. Ridden by Tiernan Power-Roche, the Michael Hannon and Alan Wright-owned six-year-old had to battle well to hold off Paul O'Flynn's A Nod To Getaway, another 6/1 chance, by a neck. Upcoming fixtures: Cork – Tuesday, May 20 (first race 5.15 p.m.); Gowran Park – Wednesday, May 21 (first race 5.10 p.m.); Limerick – Thursday, May 22 (first race 5.05 p.m.); Downpatrick – Friday, May 23 (first race 5.10 p.m.); Curragh – Friday, May 23 (first race 4.55 p.m.); Curragh – Saturday, May 24 (first race 1.20 p.m.); Curragh – Sunday, May 25 (first race 1.20 p.m.).
BreakingNews.ie
19-05-2025
- Climate
- BreakingNews.ie
Extensive Gorey gorse fire brought under control
A major gorse fire which broke out in Co Wexford on Sunday afternoon has been brought under control almost 24 hours after it first started. The blaze broke out on Tara Hill in Gorey at around 3.45pm, with seven units from Wexford and Wicklow Fire Services battling the blaze overnight along with gardaí, local farmers and Coillte officials in a bid bring it under control. Advertisement Wexford County Council fire service also ensured that several water tankers were available. Water has also been drawn from the river Ahare. The blaze initially seemed under control but intensified overnight due to nearby sea breezes. Dry weather conditions are making it easier for the fire to spread. Malcolm Byrne, North Wexford TD said the blaze is 'deeply worrying'. Advertisement A helicopter flew over the extensive scene at 12.40pm on Monday and dispersed water helping to reducing the fire keeping flames away from properties in the vicinity. The multi-agency operation is continuing but is now a dampening down operation and fire units remain at the scene. The Council continues to monitor air quality and are advising residents and businesses to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution. A drone is also being used to watch over any threat of another fire igniting. There is already a significant impact to wildlife and the environment in the area. As a result of no significant rainfall in the past month, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is warning that there is a high fire risk or status orange alert. The orange warning has been in effect since 3pm last Friday and will last until midday on Tuesday. According to the Department, current weather patterns indicate a high fire risk 'in all areas' where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses and shrub fuels such as heather and gorse exist.
