By Dan Walsh The count in the new 3-seat Wicklow-Wexford constituency will recommence this Sunday morning at 9am at the Count Centre in Kilanerin Community Centre. There appears to be an extraordinary result emerging with all three seats going the way of North Wexford candidates – Brian Brennan (Fine Gael), Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fáil) andContinue reading “Brennan, Byrne and Ó Súilleabháin dominate in new Wicklow-Wexford constituency.”
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Victorious Verona Murphy tops the poll
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Count Centre Outgoing Deputy Verona Murphy has been elected on the first count in the Wexford constituency with 11,340 first preferences. Her surplus of 838 is now being distributed by the Returning Officer Deirdre Burke. Verona has been afforded a rousing reception by her many followers who were in attendanceContinue reading “Victorious Verona Murphy tops the poll”
Live from Wexford Count Centre Verona Murphy set to top the poll
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Count Centre By Dan Walsh at Wexford Count Centre In the last few minutes the spotlight has been focused on poll topper elect Verona Murphy. Ms. Murphy will come in with about 11,000 first preference votes. The official tally figures for Wexford constituency have just become available and it looksContinue reading “Live from Wexford Count Centre Verona Murphy set to top the poll”
Emigrant Park putting New Ross on tourism map!
By Dan Walsh The Emigrant Park in New Ross was recognised at the prestigious Excellence in Local Government Awards recently, winning the title of Best Municipal District Initiative Award. Cllr Bridín Murphy, Cathaoirleach of the New Ross Municipal District, said “As Cathaoirleach of the New Ross Municipal District I would like to congratulate everyone one involved inContinue reading “Emigrant Park putting New Ross on tourism map!”
No injuries in Gorey house fire
By Dan Walsh A house in Newborough estate, Gorey, was extensively damaged by fire which occurred around 11.30am on Thursday. No injuries were reported. Gorey Fire Service was quickly on the scene and Gardaí were in attendance.
It’s Friday. It’s Polling Day. Get out and have your say in General Election 2024.
By Dan Walsh The General Election for the 34th Dáil takes place today, November 29th with polling stations open from 7am to 10pm in the new 4-seat Wexford constituency and the new 3-seat Wicklow-Wexford constituency. WexfordLocal.com is urging everybody to cast their vote. Make sure you are on the register! If you didn’t get aContinue reading “It’s Friday. It’s Polling Day. Get out and have your say in General Election 2024.”
N11 Oylegate road crash victim is named
By Dan Walsh The man who was fatally injured in a multi-vehicle road traffic collision on the N11 between Kyle Cross and Oylegate village on Wednesday has been named as Eddie Broaders, a healthcare worker from Joseph Street in Wexford town. The collision happened shortly before 5pm and involved a truck and two cars. MrContinue reading “N11 Oylegate road crash victim is named”
Man (50s) dies in road crash near Oylegate
By Dan Walsh A man in his 50s has died in a multi-vehicle road traffic collision on the N11 between Kyle Cross and Oylegate village this evening. The collision happened shortly before 5pm and involved a lorry and two cars. A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene. Two others received medicalContinue reading “Man (50s) dies in road crash near Oylegate”
Road crash near Oylegate village
By Dan Walsh Motorists using the N11 near the village of Oylegate are urged to avoid the area where possible and local diversions will be signposted by Gardaí following a road traffic collision earlier. It is reported that a ‘multiple vehicle collision’ occurred on the Wexford side of Oylegate village at around 5pm. It isContinue reading “Road crash near Oylegate village”
Local journalists are honoured
Three retiring members of the press have been honoured by the Irish-South East branch of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) “in recognition of services to local journalism’ at a recent branch meeting held in the Talbot Hotel, Wexford. Damien Tiernan, Chair and member of the Irish Executive Council, presided. Dan Walsh, secretary/treasurer of theContinue reading “Local journalists are honoured”
