By Dan Walsh A woman has died and four others injured in a head-on collision on the N25 Waterford-New Ross road near Glenmore at about 6.30pm this evening. The N25 is currently closed at Glenmore and is expected to remain closed overnight. Gardaí are advising motorists to plan their journeys accordingly.
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Challenges on primary school guidelines
By Dan Walsh Government guidelines introducing face coverings in primary schools is causing immediate concerns in the school communities and is likely to escalate into national headlines with one Wexford teacher challenging An Taoiseach and the Minister for Education on the ethics of the decision. Principal of Gaelscoil Inis Córthaidh, Judy Ní Ifearnáin, has takenContinue reading “Challenges on primary school guidelines”
IMPORTANT UPDATE on Coolgreany Water Supply
By Dan Walsh In a statement issued this afternoon Irish Water has provided an update on the Boil Water Notice issued for Coolgreany Public Water Supply with the addendum; “WATER HELD IN STORAGE OR BOTTLED FROM SUNDAY SHOULD ALSO BE BOILED BEFORE USE.” “Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council wishes to adviseContinue reading “IMPORTANT UPDATE on Coolgreany Water Supply”
Boil Water Notice issued for Coolgreany
By Dan Walsh All consumers on the Coolgreany Public Water Supply are informed that Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council has issued a Boil Water Notice with immediate effect to protect their health. In a statement issued by Irish Water this afternoon; “Due to a risk of potentially inadequately disinfected water entering the supply and followingContinue reading “Boil Water Notice issued for Coolgreany”
€400,000 funding for Rosslare district projects
By Dan Walsh Funding for two projects in the Rosslare Municipal District have been approved under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS). Fianna Fáil Cllr Lisa McDonald made the announcement to WexfordLocal.com ; “I am delighted to be informed today that a total of nearly €400,000 has been approved for two projects in the RosslareContinue reading “€400,000 funding for Rosslare district projects”
O’Keeffe’s Vital Island makes it four-in-a-row
By Dan Walsh at Lingstown, Tomhaggard There was an amazing outcome to the Neville Hotels Open Race ‘over the banks’ at lovely Lingstown with victory going to Vital Island, who was winning this race for the fourth year in a row and plans to run at next Spring’s Punchestown Festival. The nine-year-old gelding owned andContinue reading “O’Keeffe’s Vital Island makes it four-in-a-row”
Lingstown races on Sunday
By Dan Walsh Point-to-pointing over the famous Lingstown track beside Tacumshane Lake takes place tomorrow (Sunday) where there are 113 entries for six races with the first under way at 12.30pm. There are forty-five entries for the opening maiden race for four-year-olds, so possibly a ‘divide’ or two may be facilitated, but most excitement willContinue reading “Lingstown races on Sunday”
Sinnott’s pub goes under the hammer
By Dan Walsh The legendary thatched pub in Duncormick village known as Sinnott’s of Duncormick has sold at auction for €257,000. Sinnott’s Pub in Duncormick, locally known as Sammy’s, went under the hammer today after being in the Sinnott family for over 230 years. Sammy ran the family business, which was founded originally by hisContinue reading “Sinnott’s pub goes under the hammer”
Wexford republican’s memoir published
By Dan Walsh Máire Comerford, (1893-1982), was an Irish Republican from North Wexford and a first-hand account of her revolutionary period memoir goes on sale in bookshops nationally tomorrow under the title ON DANGEROUS GROUND ; A Memoir of the Irish Revolution, edited by documentary filmmaker and writer Hilary Dully. The work is a timelyContinue reading “Wexford republican’s memoir published”
Megan’s Wexford heritage is a winner
By Dan Walsh Megan Walsh who represented England in goal at youth levels from 2010 to 2020 has changed her allegiances through her Wexford-born grandfather and has been added to the Republic of Ireland team for the forthcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Slovakia and Georgia. “It is a real honour and privilege to be calledContinue reading “Megan’s Wexford heritage is a winner”
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