By Dan Walsh Air Accident Investigation Unit has published details of a thorough investigation following an aircraft crash which occurred on the evening of Sunday, October 6th 2019 and claimed the lives of pilot John Finnan, 52, from Naas in Co Kildare and flying instructor Peter Tawse, 61, of Raheen, Newbawn, Co Wexford. They hadContinue reading “Fatal air crash at Duncormick”
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AAIU report on aircraft landing near Gorey
By Dan Walsh in Gorey The Air Accident Investigation Unit has published the final report on a Cessna 150M EI-HJX light aircraft that successfully made a precautionary landing in a field at Ballinglen, Gorey, at 17.15 hrs on May 12th 2023. “While flying at an altitude of approximately 2,500 feet, north-east of Gorey, Co. Wexford,Continue reading “AAIU report on aircraft landing near Gorey”
€12,985 for Fethard RNLI annual Christmas swim
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI fundraising committee members, joined by some of Fethard’s volunteer crew, gathered last week to receive funds amounting to €12,985 raised by the Hooked On Swimming Group and two businesses with local links. In its third year, the dedicated group of local swimmers took part in their annual 12 Swims ofContinue reading “€12,985 for Fethard RNLI annual Christmas swim”
Wexford Macra charity dance on Friday
Wexford Macra are holding a dance in the IFA Centre, Enniscorthy, next Friday, January 19th, in aid of two great causes – Little Blue Heroes and Talk to Tom. With music by award-winning country star Stuart Moyles. As a grassroots organisation, Wexford Macra are committed to engaging with, and improving, the wider community around them. FoundedContinue reading “Wexford Macra charity dance on Friday”
Double success for Rob James
By Dan Walsh Killanne rider/handler Rob James travelled to Turtulla, Co. Tipperary, today (Sunday) where he recorded a double success on a fine afternoon in heavy ground conditions. Newcomer Old Tom Morris in the Matchmaker Syndicate colours gave James a rider/handler combined success in the maiden race for five-year-old geldings. Now bound for the sales, theContinue reading “Double success for Rob James”
Seas off Wexford” safer for the birds
By Dan Walsh New Special Protection Area (SPA) covers over 305,000 hectares of marine waters off the coast of Wexford to improve protection for twenty species of birds and Seas off Wexford increases the percentage of protected marine waters around Ireland to almost 10%, in line with European commitments. This announcement by the Minister ofContinue reading “Seas off Wexford” safer for the birds”
Support New Ross Community Hospital
By Dan Walsh New Ross Community Hospital Board of Directors are organising a grand gala dinner dance for Saturday, March 2nd. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Sean Reidy said; “The fundraising event will provide us with the opportunity to gather in celebration of our past and to present our outline plans. All our supporters, stakeholders and familiesContinue reading “Support New Ross Community Hospital”
Progress for €120m Trinity Wharf project
By Dan Walsh Good news emerged today (Friday) as Wexford County Council appointed Ayesa (formerly ByrneLooby) as the Design and Construction Services provider for the next phases of the Council’s flagship urban regeneration project at Trinity Wharf in Wexford Town with works to start on site in 2024. The transformational project is being funded underContinue reading “Progress for €120m Trinity Wharf project”
€3.4m cocaine seized at Rosslare today
By Dan Walsh Earlier today (Friday) Revenue officers seized approximately 49 kgs of suspected cocaine at Rosslare Europort. The drugs with an approximate value of €3,430,000 were discovered because of risk profiling. Investigations are ongoing. This operation is part of Revenue’s ongoing work targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity. If businesses, or members of theContinue reading “€3.4m cocaine seized at Rosslare today”
Work resumes on Gorey housing site
By Dan Walsh Good news on the housing situation in Gorey where Cllr Joe Sullivan has confirmed that work has recommenced on the Tober Mhuire site at Scholar’s Walk, and he stated; “Once completed it will provide a further 31 social housing units that are so badly needed in the Gorey town area.” In AprilContinue reading “Work resumes on Gorey housing site”
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