By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Enniscorthy Municipal District Council has a new Senior Executive Engineer with responsibility for water, Neville Shaw, who attended his first meeting at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, today and was accorded a friendly welcome. First to congratulate Mr. Shaw was Cllr Jackser Owens who “wished him the bestContinue reading “Enniscorthy welcome for Neville Shaw”
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Vinegar Hill plans for 225th anniversary
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting This year marks the 225th anniversary of the Insurrection of 1798 and Enniscorthy Municipal District Council has plans to enhance Vinegar Hill and its surrounds ahead of commemorative events on June 21st this year. Although details were sketchy at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council,Continue reading “Vinegar Hill plans for 225th anniversary”
Drama festival winners in Carnew
By Dan Walsh Kilmuckridge (confined) and Thurles (open section) were the winners at the end of nine magical nights at the 2023 South Wicklow Drama Festival in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, which concluded on Sunday night. Back stage crews transformed the stage each night setting the correct dramatic scenes for each of nine plays. AddContinue reading “Drama festival winners in Carnew”
6 people arrested in drugs bust
Six people have been arrested following the search of 15 houses as part of ongoing investigations into criminality in the Enniscorthy and Gorey areas. It happened as Gardaí conducted an operation recently that is connected to Operation THOR. During the search of 15 houses, over €13,000 worth of drugs were seized (subject to analysis) andContinue reading “6 people arrested in drugs bust”
Thrilling finishes at Monksgrange
By Dan Walsh at Monksgrange A dead-heat in the Winner of Two race for novice riders was the highlight on day of close finishes and reliance on the photo finish camera at the Bree Hunt annual point-to-point races held in Spring-like conditions at Monksgrange, Rathnure, this afternoon. Colin Bowe trained Tara Cove ridden by BertieContinue reading “Thrilling finishes at Monksgrange”
Search for missing Wexford teenager
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Jim Bob McDonagh who is missing from his home in Wexford Town since Tuesday, March 21st. Jim Bob is described as approximately 6 feet tall with a broad build. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information on Jim Bob’s whereaboutsContinue reading “Search for missing Wexford teenager”
Man (30s) injured in Courtown
Gardai in Gorey are investigating an incident outside of a premises in Courtown Harbour yesterday (Saturday) where a man was injured, although not confirmed, believed to have been stabbed. The incident occurred at approximately 2.30pm. The man, who is understood to be in his 30s, was taken from the scene by ambulance to St. Vincent’sContinue reading “Man (30s) injured in Courtown”
Major industrial fire in New Ross
By Dan Walsh Several units of the fire service from Wexford and Waterford battled a major industrial fire at the Culcita furniture manufacturing storage building near Kent’s Cross, in New Ross, today. The fire was first noticed around 10.30 am when clouds of dense black smoke were seen coming from the premises and the emergencyContinue reading “Major industrial fire in New Ross”
Bree races at Monksgrange on Sunday
By Dan Walsh Ground conditions are expected to be ‘soft’ at the annual Bree Hunt point-to-point races taking place at Monksgrange, Rathnure, tomorrow (Sunday). A strong entry of 120 has been received for the six races and the first race off at 2pm. Two meetings today (Saturday) and some Wexford success. At Portrush, Co. Antrim,Continue reading “Bree races at Monksgrange on Sunday”
Consultants appointed for Wexford Flood Relief Scheme
By Dan Walsh Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Patrick O’Donovan T.D., visited Wexford on Thursday where he welcomed the appointment of Nicholas O’Dwyer Ltd as engineering and environmental consultants to carry out the design of the Wexford Town and Environs Flood Relief Scheme. The Wexford Flood Relief SchemeContinue reading “Consultants appointed for Wexford Flood Relief Scheme”
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