An Garda Síochána at Wexford Garda Station have commenced a human trafficking investigation following the discovery of 14 people in a shipping container arriving in Rosslare Europort at approximately 3am on Monday, January 8th 2024. Gardaí were alerted by UK authorities in advance and a co-ordinated plan was put in place with emergency services inContinue reading “Garda launches human trafficking investigation”
Author Archives: Dan Walsh
Wexford Council delegation to visit China
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Last September Wexford County Council hosted the Governor of Jiangxi Provisional People’s Government, Mr. Ye Jianchun, who is one of the most senior government representatives of China and the Governor has now extended an invitation to the Cathaoirleach, Cllr John Fleming to lead a Wexford delegation toContinue reading “Wexford Council delegation to visit China”
€15.5m ‘Framework Agreement’ signed
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council and Wexford Local Development has signed a “Framework Agreement” worth up to €15.5 million for “Social Inclusion and Related Services” over the next 5 years. The Framework agreement will facilitate the awarding of social inclusion contracts to Wexford Local Development within the five-year period of the agreement and includesContinue reading “€15.5m ‘Framework Agreement’ signed”
14 migrants in trailer at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Fourteen migrants, two children and 12 adults, who were discovered hidden in a refrigerated trailer on board a lorry arriving at Rosslare Europort in the early hours of Monday morning are reported to be “safe and well.” The lorry had arrived from France and the terminal building at the port was takenContinue reading “14 migrants in trailer at Rosslare Europort”
Wexford’s Ukraine refurbishment programme
By Dan Walsh at the January meeting of Wexford County Council The Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT) will meet next month to consider the Ukraine Refurbishment Programme for Co. Wexford and letters of consent have been issued for three properties in Wexford town, three properties in Enniscorthy town and district and a new project forContinue reading “Wexford’s Ukraine refurbishment programme”
Foggy view for Fairwood racing fans
By Dan Walsh at Fairwood Park, Tinahely Many of the brave hardy crowd who gathered for the Shillelagh & District Hunt point-to-point at Fairwood Park, Tinahely, today (Sunday), got the better of the bookies, but were deprived of viewing the thrill of success by the complete lack of visibility as a blanket of fog persistedContinue reading “Foggy view for Fairwood racing fans”
Explore ‘Gold Rush’ region on Croghan mountain walking trail
By Dan Walsh Wexford Walking Trails, with the support of Wexford County Council, Healthy Wexford and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) are inviting people to get outdoors and explore some of Co. Wexford’s fabulous country trails during 2024. All are welcome. It may be a chilly, but weather conditions will be ‘dry’ for the firstContinue reading “Explore ‘Gold Rush’ region on Croghan mountain walking trail”
Sunday’s point-to-point news
By Dan Walsh The first point-to-point fixture of 2024 takes place next Sunday at Fairwood, Tinahely, and although the entry is small – 60 entries – it is a good quality card that should attract a good crowd. A course inspection took place today (Friday) where the going is reported as “soft, soft to heavyContinue reading “Sunday’s point-to-point news”
Search for 2024 young artists
By Dan Walsh The search to find the young artists who will excel in this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition has begun. Last year two students from Co. Wexford won prizes in the Competition, which is now in its 70th year and widely acknowledged as the longest running arts sponsorship in Ireland. The closing date for entriesContinue reading “Search for 2024 young artists”
Match moves as darkness hits the park!
By Dan Walsh Wednesday night’s first round O’Byrne Cup football clash between Wexford and Wicklow at Innovate Wexford Park produced a successful ‘moving venue’ scenario in very unusual circumstances. Many spectators were already in their seats and the visiting Wicklow team were already out on the pitch and soon the game would start when theContinue reading “Match moves as darkness hits the park!”
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