By Dan Walsh Two people killed in a road traffic incident while on holiday in Rome have been named as Paul and Mary O’Reilly, aged 59 and 60, from Lannabeg Kilmore. They died just before lunchtime yesterday (Thursday) while crossing a dual carriageway at an intersection on the Cristoforo Colombo in the south of theContinue reading “Kilmore couple die in Rome”
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Wexford users asked to conserve water
By Dan Walsh Just when we thought the summer had bid farewell the September temperatures have soared to record levels – once described as an Indian Summer – and Uisce Éireann today renewed its appeal to the public to ‘Think Water Conservation’ as warm weather returns and demand increases. This comes as over half ofContinue reading “Wexford users asked to conserve water “
New services for Enniscorthy School
By Dan Walsh The HSE is committed to funding that will recruit a team comprising an occupational therapist, a speech and language therapist and a physiotherapist at Scoil Naomh Pádraig (St. Patrick’s School), Drumgold, Enniscorthy, and once the therapists are appointed by the school will engage with the Children’s Disability Network Teams. The announcement wasContinue reading “New services for Enniscorthy School”
Duncannon “Do Not Swim Notice”
By Dan Walsh Testing conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water showed elevated levels of bacteria at Duncannon Beach and following consultation with the HSE, has issued a “Do Not Swim” notice in accordance with the Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008 and in the interest of public health. Further samplesContinue reading “Duncannon “Do Not Swim Notice” “
25,000 litres of beer seized
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized almost 25,000 litres of beer at Rosslare Europort, yesterday (Wednesday) as a result of routine profiling. The illicit alcohol, branded ‘San Miguel’, has a retail value of nearly €99,500, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €46,500. The consignment arrived in an accompanied trailer that hadContinue reading “25,000 litres of beer seized”
Improved quality drinking water for 11,000
By Dan Walsh Upgrade works providing improved quality drinking water for 11,000 customers are due to commence on the treated water storage facility at Kilmallock Bridge serving Castlebridge, Curracloe, Ballymurn, Crossabeg, Glenbrien, Screen and Oylegate. Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council made the official announcement today. Speaking about the benefits of thisContinue reading “Improved quality drinking water for 11,000”
Enniscorthy welcomes Blackstairs Blues
By Dan Walsh The Indian summer temperatures are set to last until the end of this week, at least, just in time to celebrate the 29th annual Blackstairs Blues music festival keeping the sound of music alive at nine lively venues around Enniscorthy. The festival kicks off on Thursday at 7pm in Enniscorthy Library withContinue reading “Enniscorthy welcomes Blackstairs Blues”
Man, (80) drowns on Curracloe beach
By Dan Walsh An 80-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty at Curracloe beach today (Tuesday). It is understood that he is not from Wexford and was visiting the popular seaside with his family. He had been swimming at Curracloe when he became ill. Members of the public rushed to the scene and removedContinue reading “Man, (80) drowns on Curracloe beach”
Autumn point-to-point dates
By Dan Walsh The autumn point-to-point fixtures list has been published with the first at Fairwood, Tinahely, on Sunday, October 15th and six fixtures in the south-east region before the end of December. The fixture list is as follows: Sunday, October 15th; Shillelagh & District Hunt at Fairwood, Tinahely. Sunday, October 22nd; The Island HuntContinue reading “Autumn point-to-point dates”
Enniscorthy man has died in Canada
By Dan Walsh Fond memories and lasting friendship of David McCoy have been revived in his native town of Enniscorthy following the sad news of his lamented death at Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on November 17th, 2022. He was aged 79 years. The ashes of David McCoy will be interred in Enniscorthy and the interment ceremonyContinue reading “Enniscorthy man has died in Canada”
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