By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy About twenty-eight homes were flooded, twelve in Bridgetown and of eight bridges serious damaged, four of them have been wiped out entirely, following the Christmas Day torrential rainfall when more than 3.5 inches fell in 24 hours. More damage may emerge in the coming weeks as safety inspections are carriedContinue reading “Counting the cost of Christmas floods”
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Christmas floods could cost €millions
By Dan Walsh Christmas flooding across Co. Wexford is expected to cost millions of euro after numerous bridges have either collapsed or being swept away and road surfaces have been torn apart. Many roads are still closed. Enniscorthy is under water today. There is single passage through Enniscorthy with the areas of Island Road, Templeshannon,Continue reading “Christmas floods could cost €millions”
Enniscorthy prepare for tidal surge
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The next few hours are ‘batten down the hatches’ time in Enniscorthy as the river Slaney has burst its banks on both sides. A spokesperson for Wexford County Council told WexfordLocal.com that the next few hours is crucial, and the high tide will reach Enniscorthy around 11pm. There is someContinue reading “Enniscorthy prepare for tidal surge”
Enniscorthy on flood alert
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Emergency services are monitoring the rising flood waters of the River Slaney at Enniscorthy where high tide happens at 10.12pm. Templeshannon Quay is already in flood and is closed to traffic. Sandbags have been deployed. The message from the Gardaí and Wexford County Council is to avoid Enniscorthy overnight unlessContinue reading “Enniscorthy on flood alert”
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL LOYAL READERS
It is that special time of year again and WexfordLocal.com wishes all our loyal readers and followers a HAPPY CHRISTMAS. WexfordLocal.com is your e-paper covering news, sport and events that matter across Co. Wexford since June 2020. Unfortunately, everybody is restricted by the Covid-19 regulations and guidelines, and the scope for news stories is affectedContinue reading “HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL LOYAL READERS”
Gorey turkeys making the news
Kevin Molloy will be well-known in Gorey having worked in the post office for his working lifetime and he is actively involved with Age Action Ireland nowadays being Chairman of the Wexford branch and Vice-Chairman at national level. Kevin was on Mid Week Voices on South East Radio this week talking with presenter Dan WalshContinue reading “Gorey turkeys making the news”
Sad passing of Elizabeth Yates
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Elizabeth Mary Yates (née Forbes), peacefully at her home in Blackstoops, Enniscorthy, who will be best known to a modern generation as the proud mother of former Minister for Agriculture and radio and television broadcaster Ivan Yates. She married into the Yates family who were a prominentContinue reading “Sad passing of Elizabeth Yates”
Talking to the Lamp Post in Gorey
By Dan Walsh In association with Dublin City University Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District and Wexford County Council are engaging with a pilot project using the latest technology to explore smart tourism and public engagement! It’s called Hello Lamp Post. The public is encouraged to engage with objects in local streets in an innovative and playful wayContinue reading “Talking to the Lamp Post in Gorey”
Blackwater are environmental winners
By Dan Walsh Blackwater Tidy Towns were the overall winners at the Wexford County Council Annual Environment Awards under the banner ‘Keep Wexford Beautiful’ which were announced during a special environmental programme broadcast on South East Radio hosted by Alan McGuire. Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, congratulated all the participants and wentContinue reading “Blackwater are environmental winners”
Wexford school says No to plastic!
By Dan Walsh Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council is leading the congratulations to Presentation Secondary School Wexford on their work in helping their local community to reduce single use plastic. Speaking at the prizegiving where she presented them with their prize of a contactless water station and reusable water bottles, Cllr Murphy said;Continue reading “Wexford school says No to plastic! “
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