Dan Walsh

5 rescued on angling trip to Saltee Islands

By Dan Walsh Five people aboard an angling charter boat were rescued this afternoon after a rope became entangled in a propeller south-east of the Saltee Islands. Kilmore Quay RNLI Lifeboat was requested to launch by the Coast Guard at 1pm today. Under the command of Coxswain Trevor Devereux with four crew members on boardContinue reading “5 rescued on angling trip to Saltee Islands”

Wilkie Way experience opens in Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh The ancient steps that link Castle Hill with Church Street opposite Enniscorthy Castle has been renamed Wilkie Way (Wilkie Slí as Gaeilge) and was officially launched recently by Cllr John O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. WexfordLocal.com has compiled the following information explaining who is Wilkie and what is the significanceContinue reading “Wilkie Way experience opens in Enniscorthy”

Cllr Joe Sullivan urges Minister to attend GRA conference

By Dan Wash North Wexford’s Cllr Joe Sullivan is calling on Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to take up the invitation and attend the GRA Annual Delegate Conference taking place in Westport, Co. Mayo and support An Garda Siochána management and rank and file membership in equal measure. In a statement issued earlier today, CllrContinue reading “Cllr Joe Sullivan urges Minister to attend GRA conference”

Lone sailor rescued at Rosslare

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI were alerted at the request of the Irish Coast Guard after a vigilant member of the public raised the alarm that a 22-ft yacht with one person onboard, appeared to be drifting towards rocks at the mouth of the Boatsafe adjacent to Rosslare Europort. The volunteer lifeboat crew launchedContinue reading “Lone sailor rescued at Rosslare”

No load of bollards planned for Gorey

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting The upcoming Local Elections (June 7th) had a lively impact on Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in the Civic Centre, Gorey, and there is scarcely a community in the huge double district that didn’t figure with members calling on theContinue reading “No load of bollards planned for Gorey”

Old water mains replaced in Rathaspick

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, has replaced almost 3km of old water mains with new modern pipes in Redmondstown to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage. The completed works took place along the L-7046 and N25 in Redmondstown and ended along theContinue reading “Old water mains replaced in Rathaspick”

Many issues raised at Enniscorthy meeting

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting There was a broad range of issues raised at Monday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre. Cathaoirleach Cllr John O’Rourke presided. Cllr Cathal Byrne would like to see the Local Link bus service through Bree andContinue reading “Many issues raised at Enniscorthy meeting”

Woman’s body found in Castlebridge

By Dan Walsh Gardai in Wexford are investigating an incident where the body of a woman in her mid-50s was found outside a house at Mill Park, Castlebridge. Investigators believe a fatal incident involving a vehicle happened between 11.30am and 12 noon. The body remains at the scene. Forensic collision investigators are in attendance andContinue reading “Woman’s body found in Castlebridge”

Enniscorthy Forum hosts buildings action summit

By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Forum hosted the second summit of its Buildings Action Coalition with the theme “Metrics of Success: Securing Real Progress Toward Sustainable Buildings”, bringing together officials and staff from both national and international government, policy experts, and leading building practitioners to explore how to decarbonise buildings and create more resilient livable communities. The EnniscorthyContinue reading “Enniscorthy Forum hosts buildings action summit”

Fire at old Ballycarney post office

By Dan Walsh Two units of County Wexford Fire Service from Enniscorthy and Bunclody responded to an outbreak of fire at the Old Post Office in Ballycarney this morning. The appliances arrived promptly at the scene and succeeded in containing the fire and prevented it from spreading while the interior of the building escaped damage.Continue reading “Fire at old Ballycarney post office”