By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Enniscorthy Municipal District Council signed off on its midsummer report today at July’s meeting in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, where a visit by a delegation from Blacktown City Council was the highlight. Cathaoirleach Cllr Pat Kehoe, presiding at his first meeting since election last month,Continue reading “Enniscorthy and Blacktown mark Sister Cities friendship”
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Wexford hosts midweek racing
By Dan Walsh Horse racing returns to Bettyville Park in Wexford for two days, tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday, with the track watered ahead of what promises to be great summer racing action. The Wednesday card consists of seven steeplechases where the going is described as “good” and the first race is off at 2.15pm. TheContinue reading “Wexford hosts midweek racing”
Lone sailor rescued off Curracloe
By Dan Walsh A lone sailor on an 8-metre yacht alerted the Irish Coast Guard that he was in difficulty off Raven Point, Curracloe, on Monday afternoon. Rosslare Harbour RNLI were in turn tasked by the Coast Guard and the all-weather lifeboat launched at 4.23pm. When the volunteer crew reached the scene at 4.33pm, theyContinue reading “Lone sailor rescued off Curracloe”
Rescue near shipping lane off Hook Head
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI assisted two people yesterday (Sunday) after their 17-foot boat broke down one nautical mile off Hook Head. The Irish Coast Guard requested the volunteer crew to launch their inshore lifeboat at 11.32am from Slade and proceed to the scene. Once on scene, the crew observed that while the two onboardContinue reading “Rescue near shipping lane off Hook Head”
Enniscorthy water supply restored
By Dan Walsh UPDATE, Monday 9 pm; Uisce Éireann has completed repairs to the burst watermain in Enniscorthy and surrounding areas. Water supply is now restoring to affected customers as the network refills. Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a major burst and restore water supply to customers in Enniscorthy and surrounding areas todayContinue reading “Enniscorthy water supply restored”
New Ross teenager dies following road crash
By Dan Walsh A teenage girl has died from injuries she sustained in a single car collision at Sheastown, Wellingtonbridge, Co. Wexford at approximately 6.20am on Wednesday, July 8th. Sophie Caulfield, 14, of Cluain Húighéad, New Ross, died from her injuries on Friday, July 17th, surrounded by her heartbroken family. She was a student atContinue reading “New Ross teenager dies following road crash”
Australian delegation visits County Wexford
By Dan Walsh A five-person delegation from Blacktown City Council, near Sydney, Australia, led by Mayor Brad Bunting, will arrive in Enniscorthy today (Sunday) and depart on Friday after daily historical and tourism tours across County Wexford. Mayor Bunting will lead the delegation, which also includes Kevin Poilly, Manager of Events and Sister Cities; DonnaContinue reading “Australian delegation visits County Wexford”
Co. Wexford storm road funds unallocated
By Dan Walsh at July Wexford County Council meeting “We asked for €20 million, but we are very pleased that Wexford County Council will receive €13.49 million from Minister Darragh O’Brien to support repairs to storm damage caused by Storm Chandra last January,” that was the good news at Monday’s monthly meeting of Wexford CountyContinue reading “Co. Wexford storm road funds unallocated”
Teenagers rescued off Clone Beach
By Dan Walsh Three teenagers are safe and well after being rescued by Courtown RNLI from the sea off Clone Beach, near Castletown, this evening. The teenagers entered the beach through the new access point and were paddle boarding when they got into difficulties at around 8pm. After a call to the Irish Coast Guard,Continue reading “Teenagers rescued off Clone Beach”
Kilpatrick beach and coastal works
By Dan Walsh at monthly meeting of Wexford County Council and Kilpatrick Beach Plans to install 80 metres of rock armour to facilitate the construction of a new entrance or access to existing properties which has been cut off due to coastal erosion at Kilpatrick Beach, Castletown, Gorey, were approved at last Monday’s monthly meetingContinue reading “Kilpatrick beach and coastal works”
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