By Dan Walsh The Offer A Home scheme comes to an end in March 2027 and the Ukrainian Response Unit at Wexford County Council team will “manage existing pledges and encourage Ukrainian families to enter private rental arrangements with the homeowners.” Where this is not possible, families will be encouraged to find alternative long-term accommodation.Continue reading “Halloween headache for Ukrainian families”
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Teenager missing from Drinagh
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Fergus Harty who is reported missing from Drinagh, Wexford, since Monday 19th October 2026. Fergus is described to being approximately 6 feet in height, of slim build, with short brown hair and brown eyes. Gardaí are concerned for Fergus’s well-being.Continue reading “Teenager missing from Drinagh”
7 defibrillator locations in Marshalstown
By Dan Walsh Marshalstown is the home parish of Cllr Pat Kehoe, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council who is reminding the neighbourhood of the existence of defibrillators should medical emergencies arise at any time. “We’re fortunate to have seven defibrillators located across our community,” said Cllr Kehoe, who added: “Since knowing where to findContinue reading “7 defibrillator locations in Marshalstown”
Wexford town water supply is returning
By Dan Walsh Water is now returning to homes and businesses in Wexford town after Uisce Éireann crews successfully repaired a major burst on a water main in the area. The burst, which occurred this morning, required extensive repair works by specialist crews to restore normal water supply as quickly and safely as possible. PadraigContinue reading “Wexford town water supply is returning”
New Ross Tidy Towns’ wins Gold
By Dan Walsh New Ross Municipal District Council has congratulated the New Ross Tidy Towns Committee and all those involved in achieving a prestigious Gold Medal in the 2026 SuperValu Tidy Towns National Competition. Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District, Cllr John Fleming, welcomed the news; “This is a fantastic achievement for New Ross andContinue reading “New Ross Tidy Towns’ wins Gold”
Uisce Éireann completes another Enniscorthy project
By Dan Walsh Uisce Eireann has replaced 1.25 km of ageing water mains on Nunnery Road, Enniscorthy, with modern, resilient pipes. These older pipes had been prone to bursts and leaks, causing supply interruptions and wasting treated drinking water, a precious resource. This section of the network was losing 220,000 litres of water per day,Continue reading “Uisce Éireann completes another Enniscorthy project”
Wexford lifeboat responds during Storm Boelo
By Dan Walsh Wexford RNLI volunteers launched their inshore lifeboat at 3.20pm on Saturday after the Irish Coast Guard received reports of a windsurfer in difficulty near Ardcavan beach in Wexford Harbour. The lifeboat helmed by Damien Foley launched and proceeded to the scene at a moderate speed. Conditions at the time were rough asContinue reading “Wexford lifeboat responds during Storm Boelo”
Today’s Wexford races are cancelled
BREAKING NEWS By Dan Walsh Following 16mm of rain overnight, the track at Wexford now has water lying in places and the fixture has been cancelled. In a statement issued by Niall Madden, IHRB Clerk of the Course, he said; “We have got more rain than we were expecting, and the majority of the rainfallContinue reading “Today’s Wexford races are cancelled”
Colin Bowe is top of the table
By Dan Walsh Colin Bowe is back at the head of the National Point-to-Point Handlers Championship with nine winners following a double success at Tattersalls, Co. Meath, today (Sunday). Cluain Meala, a first fence faller at Tinahely a week ago, made amends with a victory in the maiden race for four-year-old geldings under Barry O’Neill.Continue reading “Colin Bowe is top of the table”
Jamie Scallan wins at Cheltenham and Peppards Castle
By Dan Walsh at Peppards Castle races Well-known Tomhaggard rider Jamie Scallan travelled to Cheltenham on Friday and rode Brandt (10/1) to a deserved victory in the amateur handicap chase for trainer Cian Collins. Today (Saturday) he was in action at The Island Hunt point-to-point fixture at Peppards Castle, Kilmuckridge, and visited the winners’ enclosureContinue reading “Jamie Scallan wins at Cheltenham and Peppards Castle”
