Author Archives: Dan Walsh

Investigation follows Milehouse burglary

By Dan Walsh Gardaí at Enniscorthy Station are investigating a burglary which took place at Milehouse, Enniscorthy, on Monday evening and are seeking assistance from the public in relation to a burglary at a private house yesterday evening between 5.20pm and 7.30pm. An electronic safe was stolen from the property and Gardaí are aware thatContinue reading “Investigation follows Milehouse burglary”

Rail works at Enniscorthy tunnel

By Dan Walsh Iarnród Éireann will be carrying out essential maintenance at Enniscorthy tunnel during night-time hours this week and wish this be known to residents living near the railway work area. The works will take place from Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, January 10th/11th until Friday night/Saturday morning, January 13th/14th between the hours of 10pm toContinue reading “Rail works at Enniscorthy tunnel”

Only 30% of new homes for locals!

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin has drawn attention to a “concerning” situation in the neighbouring county of Wicklow, making headlines in print and radio/television news bulletins, where it emerged as a matter of disappointment and shock that only 30% of new homes which are part of a council-backedContinue reading “Only 30% of new homes for locals!”

Drugs crime in Curracloe area

By Dan Walsh Gardaí attached to the Wexford Divisional Burglary Response Unit while conducting an anti-crime checkpoint in the Curracloe area over the weekend intercepted a suspicious vehicle. After a search of the vehicle cannabis with a value of €2,000 was recovered. One person was arrested and charged with drug offences to appear at aContinue reading “Drugs crime in Curracloe area”

An Taisce Green Schools programme

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has confirmed its continued sponsorship of An Taisce’s Green-Schools programme to support schools working to gain a Green Flag under the Water Theme. Now in its 10th year, the sponsorship has seen over 2.6 billion litres of water saved, which is equivalent to filling 1,040 Olympic size swimming pools.  52Continue reading “An Taisce Green Schools programme”

€12m upgrade to Wexford water supply

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, has announced the signing of a major new construction contract that will result in critical upgrades to the drinking water supply in Wexford town and surrounding areas. The project will ensure the delivery of safe, clean drinking water to homes and businesses andContinue reading “€12m upgrade to Wexford water supply”

Doubles for Murphy, Elliott and James

By Dan Walsh at Fairwood, Tinahely Today’s point-to-point at Fairwood, Tinahely, took place in heavy ground conditions, but dry overhead, and it was an afternoon of double success for handlers Denis Murphy and Gordon Elliott and rider Rob James. With no four-year-old races until next month the card got underway with a seven-runner contest forContinue reading “Doubles for Murphy, Elliott and James”

Funding for groups working with victims of crime

By Dan Walsh Organisations working with victims of crime in Co. Wexford are to receive €77,100 in additional funding following a Ministerial announcement that €5.25 million will be shared by more than 65 organisations to work with victims of crime. Welcoming the news, Deputy Paul Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com; “I am particularly pleased that two organisationsContinue reading “Funding for groups working with victims of crime”

The search for young artists 2023

The search to find the young artists who will excel in this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition has begun. Now in its 69th year, it is widely acknowledged as the longest running arts sponsorship in Ireland. The closing date for entries is Tuesday, February 28th. Judging will take place in March with winners to beContinue reading “The search for young artists 2023”