Dan Walsh

Enniscorthy water leak is repaired

By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council have successfully repaired a burst water mains that affected the supply to consumers in the Enniscorthy areas of Templeshannon, Clonhaston, Fr. Murphy Park and Hempfield today. Meanwhile, Irish Water and Wexford County Council are asking homes and businesses to check for leaks in order to reduceContinue reading “Enniscorthy water leak is repaired”

Council action on illegal dumping

By Dan Walsh Illegal roadside dumping has always been a major challenge for the local authority, but in recent times, the issue has escalated to epic proportions and was described as “an absolute disgrace” at last Monday’s January meeting of Wexford County Council held under Covid-19 guidelines by Microsoft Teams. Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy told theContinue reading “Council action on illegal dumping”

2021 ‘points’ season suspended

By Dan Walsh The 2021 Point-to-Point season has been suspended with immediate effect and no upcoming fixtures will take place until further notice following updated Government guidelines clarified by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Paul Murtagh, Registrar of the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee (INHSC), said: “Point-to-Points should not take place untilContinue reading “2021 ‘points’ season suspended”

Aldi Wexford creates 34 new jobs

By Dan Walsh Aldi Ireland is to create 34 new jobs for its stores in County Wexford, including 24 permanent positions across Aldi’s seven Wexford stores located at Gorey, Enniscorthy, New Ross and Wexford town. Aldi has witnessed a surge in sales and customer footfall in the last 12 months, with sales growing by 15.2%Continue reading “Aldi Wexford creates 34 new jobs”

Call to tackle ‘broadband black spots’ in rural Wexford

By Dan Walsh Fianna Fáil representative in the Rosslare Municipal District Council region, Cllr. Lisa McDonald has called for Wexford County Council to engage urgently with providers to tackle the large number of broadband black spots in rural areas of Co. Wexford. At Monday’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council, held under Covid-19 restrictions byContinue reading “Call to tackle ‘broadband black spots’ in rural Wexford”

Council HQ may become Vaccine Centre

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council headquarters on Wexford’s Newtown Road at Carrcklawn may be used as a Vaccine Centre if the need arises. It is one of a selection of suitable facilities around the county that will be made available to the HSE should a mass vaccination programme be rolled out. Chief Executive OfficerContinue reading “Council HQ may become Vaccine Centre”

Fishermen rescued off Duncannon

By Dan Walsh Four fishermen on a Cork registered boat, the AZTEC, were rescued after their fishing vessel sank in the Barrow Estuary off the Duncannon coast today. The fishing boat was paired with a Wexford fishing vessel, drawing on the same net, when it suddenly got into difficulty and began sinking. The four fishermenContinue reading “Fishermen rescued off Duncannon”

Enniscorthy star plays in FA Cup

By Dan Walsh 18 years old Festy Ebosele who played his football with Moyne Rangers made his first-team debut for Derby County, coming on in the 64th minute, in Saturday’s FA Cup 3rd Round game against non-league side Chorley, who won 2-0, in freezing conditions at Victory Park. His former Enniscorthy club issued the followingContinue reading “Enniscorthy star plays in FA Cup”

Body recovered from River Slaney

The body of an elderly local woman has been recovered from the River Slaney, just south of the Seamus Rafter Bridge at Enniscorthy. Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene around 11.30am after family members became concerned for the woman’s welfare. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. A post mortem will takeContinue reading “Body recovered from River Slaney”

Aldi aid for six Wexford causes

By Dan Walsh Six Wexford-based charities have become the latest beneficiaries of Aldi’s Community Grants programme, with each charity receiving a €500 grant from the Aldi store teams in County Wexford. €500 grants were presented to Wexford Marine Watch, South East Animal Rescue, Southend Family Resource Centre, Sister Aidan Centre, Pieta House Wexford and TalkContinue reading “Aldi aid for six Wexford causes”