By Dan Walsh Lambing season occurs during January and February and results in around 400 incidents per annum with three to four thousand sheep being killed. Gardaí are appealing to all dog owners to ensure their dogs are kept under control as Gardaí have received reports of livestock being attacked by dogs. These incidents includeContinue reading “4,000 sheep killed every year”
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Arrest following Piercestown burglary
A man was arrested by Gardaí in Rosslare this morning following a burglary at a business premises in Piercestown the previous night. The man was subsequently charged and brought before the Wexford District Court this afternoon. Items of property stolen were recovered. If you notice anything suspicious in your area, please contact your local GardaContinue reading “Arrest following Piercestown burglary”
Enniscorthy secures County Vaccination Centre
By Dan Walsh The renowned Riverside Park Hotel and Leisure Club beside the River Slaney at Enniscorthy is confirmed as the Vaccination Centre for County Wexford. Local Minister James Browne said that an agreement has been reached between the Riverside Hotel and the HSE to provide the County Wexford Vaccination Centre in Enniscorthy and thisContinue reading “Enniscorthy secures County Vaccination Centre”
Wexford plans when the snow comes!
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is in contact with the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) Crisis Management Team, and Carolyn Godkin, Director of Services, told Monday’s meeting of Wexford County Council about plans to review the weather forecast for the coming days, including the potential impact of snow, and to provideContinue reading “Wexford plans when the snow comes!”
Litter problem is getting worse
By Dan Walsh While walking the roads of North Wexford Cllr Joe Sullivan noticed that the litter problem is getting worse, and consequently, he brought a motion before Monday’s February meeting of Wexford County Council held with Microsoft Teams due to Covid-19 regulations which suggested that the Council “make recycling services free of charge atContinue reading “Litter problem is getting worse”
Gorey mourns loss of Nicky Stafford
By Dan Walsh Naomh Éanna GAA Club in Gorey is leading the tributes to its Chairman, Nicky Stafford, Clonattin, Gorey, who passed away suddenly and is inviting people to light a candle of remembrance tonight (Monday) at 9pm. In a statement posted on social media the club said; “We have lost a pillar of ourContinue reading “Gorey mourns loss of Nicky Stafford”
Wexford students share €788,739 funding
By Dan Walsh Wexford students are set to benefit from funding announced today (Monday) by the Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris TD of €5.8 million granted for community education under the Mitigating against Educational Disadvantage Fund. The funding will be administered by the Education and Training Boards and the Waterford and Wexford ETB will manageContinue reading “Wexford students share €788,739 funding”
Major blaze in Wexford town
Five units of Wexford Fire Service were called to South Main Street, Wexford, after smoke was noticed bellowing from buildings close to a car park near The Foggy Dew Bar and Guesthouse. The blaze was noticed around 9 am and residents were evacuated from the area. No injuries are reported. The street will remain closedContinue reading “Major blaze in Wexford town”
First Service for new Rector in Bunclody
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”
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”
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