Author Archives: Dan Walsh

€19m upgrade for Enniscorthy water supply

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is commencing works on a €19 million upgrade to the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme that will benefit over 11,000 consumers, ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply for Enniscorthy and surrounding areas, and enabling future growth and development in the area. Critical improvements to the scheme will include upgrading theContinue reading “€19m upgrade for Enniscorthy water supply”

Teenager missing from New Ross

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Anne Connors, who has been reported missing from New Ross, Co. Wexford since Wednesday , April 3rd. Anne is described as approximately 5 foot 3 inches tall with a slim build, blonde hair, and blue eyes.   When last seen, she was wearing a black jacket andContinue reading “Teenager missing from New Ross”

7.30am Friday inspection at Wexford

By Dan Walsh Wexford Racecourse is currently unfit for racing due to parts of the track being waterlogged. There will be an inspection at 7.30am on Friday morning to determine if the fixture scheduled to take place on Friday can go ahead. Paul Moloney, IHRB Clerk of the Course at Wexford said; “Unfortunately the weatherContinue reading “7.30am Friday inspection at Wexford”

Beer seized at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh Revenue officers have seized approximately 24,875 litres of beer with an estimated value of over €99,000 at Rosslare Europort. The illicit beer, of multiple brands, represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €46,400. The consignment was discovered during the search of an accompanied trailer which had disembarked a ferryContinue reading “Beer seized at Rosslare Europort”

Concerns for direct Wexford to Dublin rail services

By Dan Walsh South East on Track, an organisation dedicated to the improvement of rail services across the South East Region have expressed ‘disappointment’ after noting an article in The Irish Times (April 2nd) entitled; NTA considering proposals to end direct rail services between Wexford and Dublin. In a statement issued this evening, Joe Ryan,Continue reading “Concerns for direct Wexford to Dublin rail services”

Clone Beach cut off by fast flowing river…again!

By Dan Walsh A North Wexford public representative is calling on Wexford County Council Environment Section and local interest groups to come up with a resolution before the holiday season as access to the sea at Clone Beach has been cut off. “For the past number of years there have been ongoing issues locally inContinue reading “Clone Beach cut off by fast flowing river…again!”

1.6kms water mains replacement in Duncannon

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, is replacing approximately 1.6 kilometres of old water watermains in Duncannon. The watermains that were prone to frequent bursts and leakage are being replaced with new modern pipes. Once complete, the works will provide a more reliable water supply, and reduce high levelsContinue reading “1.6kms water mains replacement in Duncannon”

Loch Garman Sinn Féin remembers 1916

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The annual Easter Monday commemoration organised by Loch Garman Sinn Féin to remember the men and women of the 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy took place in sunshine this afternoon. A lone piper led a colourful and dignified parade from the Rafter Bridge, up Castle Hill and into Market Square andContinue reading “Loch Garman Sinn Féin remembers 1916”

Anniversary of 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The 108th anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916 in Enniscorthy was commemorated this morning at a colourful ceremony held in the Market Square. “It is an honour to speak with you this Easter Monday morning as we commemorate the 108th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising,” said Cllr JohnContinue reading “Anniversary of 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy”