By Dan Walsh The new Rector of Bunclody Union of Parishes, Rev’d Trevor Sargent will preside at his first Service in Bunclody, tomorrow, Sunday, and due to Covid-19 restrictions and government guidelines it will be available online on his YouTube channel reverendtrevorsargent from midnight tonight. Rev’d Sargent was instituted as Rector on Friday night and Bunclody UnionContinue reading “First Service for new Rector in Bunclody”
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Two arrested and drugs seized in Kilmuckridge
Two men, aged in their early 40s and late teens, were arrested and detained at Wexford Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act 1996 following the search of a house in the Kilmuckridge area on Friday. A cannabis grow-house and a large quantity of amphetamine valued in total at €66,000 was seized.Continue reading “Two arrested and drugs seized in Kilmuckridge”
Irish Water warns “watch out for leaks and freezing pipes”
By Dan Walsh In a statement issued on Friday Irish Water and Wexford County Council are asking homes and businesses to check for leaks and to conserve water where possible whilst adhering to public health advice on hand washing and hygiene regarding Covid-19. “We are asking people to do this to protect the water supplyContinue reading “Irish Water warns “watch out for leaks and freezing pipes””
Frost, ice and some snow on the way!
By Dan Walsh Temperatures are set to drop dramatically and today the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management issued a statement regards potential severe weather next week. WEATHER OUTLOOK; There is a risk of frost/ice in some areas tonight and tomorrow night. From Sunday night there will be widespread frost and ice and withContinue reading “Frost, ice and some snow on the way!”
Call for funds to mend Wexford’s rural roads
By Dan Walsh A Wexford councillor is calling upon Wexford’s TDs to demand adequate funding for rural roads, which he claims “are devastated and resemble the surface of the moon despite the best efforts of the roads engineer and his work crews.” Cllr Jim Codd from the Rosslare Municipal District Council is critical of theContinue reading “Call for funds to mend Wexford’s rural roads”
Wexford winners in 2020 Glanbia Awards
By Dan Walsh Two Wexford growers are among the winners of the Glanbia Ireland 2020 Grain Supplier of the Year awards. Congratulations to Philip Murphy, Ballykerogue, Campile, the Green Feed Beans champion and Michael Cloney, Curracloe, winner of the Dried Feed Barley title. Philip Murphy farms a mixed farming enterprise of tillage, suckler beef and calf-to-beefContinue reading “Wexford winners in 2020 Glanbia Awards”
Former TD is new Rector of Bunclody
By Dan Walsh Former Teachta Dála, Leader of the Green Party and Minister of State for Food and Horticulture Rev. Trevor Sargent, is the new Rector of Bunclody Union of Parishes. Rev. Sargent will be instituted to the incumbency of Bunclody Union of Parishes in the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cashel, Ferns & OssoryContinue reading “Former TD is new Rector of Bunclody”
Enniscorthy quays hold firm
By Dan Walsh With the latest update on the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme dominating local news headlines it is a relief to learn that Enniscorthy escaped without panic or emergency action following the weekend’s heavy downpours. No need for sandbags along Templeshannon Quay on this occasion. The River Slaney was high at Rafter Bridge andContinue reading “Enniscorthy quays hold firm”
Wexford Covid-19 “a very serious concern”
By Dan Walsh Following an extension of existing restrictions and additional measures announced by the government, HSE, Gardaí and Wexford County Council, in a joint special appeal issued today, are warning that “the Covid 19 incident rate in Co. Wexford in the first month of 2021 has been very worrying and remains a very seriousContinue reading “Wexford Covid-19 “a very serious concern””
Ahare Bridge “a disaster waiting to happen”
By Dan Walsh Regular flooding and local concerns that the Ahare Bridge could be washed away were raised again following last weekend’s heavy flooding which occurred in a Special Area of Conservation between Tara Hill and Castletown. “A disaster waiting to happen,” Cllr Joe Sullivan, Cathaoirleach Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council told WexfordLocal.com after the mostContinue reading “Ahare Bridge “a disaster waiting to happen””
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