Author Archives: Dan Walsh

Arrested in Wexford for fraud offences

Gardaí attached to the Garda Extradition Unit and Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) have executed nine European Arrest Warrants including the arrest of a 52-year-old male in Wexford wanted for fraud offences in Poland.     Detective Superintendent Michael J. Mullen of the Garda Extradition Unit remarked that, “the significant arrests, coordinated by detectives attachedContinue reading “Arrested in Wexford for fraud offences”

Many Christmas swims cancelled

By Dan Walsh The RNLI and the Coast Guard are appealing to the public to exercise caution while participating in activity on and near the water during the Christmas and New Year period and at all times to be mindful of the restrictions in place to deal with the COVID pandemic. Many traditional Christmas andContinue reading “Many Christmas swims cancelled”

Stay safe for a Happy Christmas

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has joined with the HSE and the Gardaí and to reiterate basic messages on preventing the spread of COVID-19. Speaking as one in a special Christmas appeal and after a schedule of additional restrictions were announced on Tuesday by the government, the three principal agencies say the recent riseContinue reading “Stay safe for a Happy Christmas”

Market House doors open in January

By Dan Walsh Santa and his elves is currently occupying the magic space in front of the building, but changes are coming and the the relocation of Enniscorthy Municipal District Offices from the former Courthouse to the newly refurbished Market House in the Market Square will happen on Tuesday, January 12th. The news is welcomedContinue reading “Market House doors open in January”

Sea rescue off Kilmichael Point

By Dan Walsh Two fishermen were rescued from a fishing vessel near Kilmichael Point in North Wexford by Arklow RNLI all-weather lifeboat following a report from the Irish Coast Guard last Thursday. The lifeboat was launched at 11.07am and the volunteer crew of six on the Ger Tigchlearr responded swiftly. Further reports came in thatContinue reading “Sea rescue off Kilmichael Point”

Government warned of transport chaos

By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy and former IRHA President has warned that government action is needed immediately to prevent truck drivers from being stranded for Christmas, as transport chaos erupts.  When asked by Claire Byrne on RTE Radio this morning if she believed drivers could be stuck in their cabs for ChristmasContinue reading “Government warned of transport chaos”

Christmas travel concerns at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh The deteriorating Covid-19 situation in the UK has prompted a ban on flights and a ban on ferries carrying passengers with effect from midnight for at least 48 hours until midnight Tuesday. The matter will be reviewed at a cabinet meeting in Dublin on Tuesday. BBC Wales is reporting that people inContinue reading “Christmas travel concerns at Rosslare Europort”

Pearse Rogan rides his first winner

By Dan Walsh 19 years old Pearse Rogan from Caim, Enniscorthy, received his treasured Christmas present when he won his first point-to-point in heavy ground conditions at Dromahane, Co. Cork today (Sunday). Rogan was aboard the Donnchadh Doyle trained Fiston Du Mou in the maiden race for five-year old geldings who ran out the fourContinue reading “Pearse Rogan rides his first winner”

James Kehoe loses out on top IFA post

By Dan Walsh Monageer farmer, James Kehoe, (41), who is nearing the end of his four-year term as Wexford County Chairman has lost out on his bid to become IFA (Irish Farmer’s Association) South Leinster Regional Chairman. The new Chairman is Francie Gorman, former Chairman of Laois IFA. He received 1,390 votes, to defeat JamesContinue reading “James Kehoe loses out on top IFA post”