By Dan Walsh It was an amazing point-to-point Saturday across the country as five handlers named Doyle shared eight winners between them at Loughanmore, Co. Antrim, and Ballycrystal at the foot of Mount Leinster today with Cormac (2), Donnchadh (2) and Sean (1) from the Ballindaggin family, Mary Ellen (2) from Coolgarrow, Enniscorthy, and PatContinue reading “Racing ‘D Day’ for all the Doyles”
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€427,500 seized at Rosslare Europort
Revenue officers were granted a three-month cash detention order by Judge John Cheatle at Wexford District Court this morning (Friday). This followed the seizure yesterday (Wednesday) of almost €427,500 at Rosslare Europort when, because of routine profiling and with the assistance of detector dog Flynn, Revenue officers stopped a UK registered vehicle boarding a ferryContinue reading “€427,500 seized at Rosslare Europort”
Kerosene spill in New Ross
By Dan Walsh Irish Water working in partnership with Wexford County Council are investigating a kerosene spill in the wastewater network in Bosheen, New Ross. Crews are working to establish the extent of the spillage and will carry out a clean-up operation afterwards. While the clean-up works take place, there may be a risk of intermittent odours. If odour issues are noted,Continue reading “Kerosene spill in New Ross”
New store opens in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh A new shopping experience, Home Sav€rs Store, opened its doors at 5-8 Rafter St., Enniscorthy, this morning in a sanitised ceremony without fanfare or handshakes, just some brand coloured balloons at the entrance, due to Covid-19 restrictions. The second store in Co. Wexford (the other is in Wexford town) was officially openedContinue reading “New store opens in Enniscorthy”
Lifeboat crews prevented ‘serious loss of life’
By Dan Walsh “If it wasn’t for the work of the three lifeboat crews out in force eight conditions I fear there could have been a serious loss of life,” that is the opinion of Rosslare RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager David Maloney, speaking in the wake of yesterday’s dramatic sea rescue off Hook Head. “IContinue reading “Lifeboat crews prevented ‘serious loss of life’”
Additional funds for Justice and Equality
By Dan Walsh Following his first Budget as Minister of State for Law Reform, Wexford TD James Browne has welcomed the additional funding for the Department of Justice and Equality within the 2021 Budget – a record €3 billion allocation to fund important changes within the Justice sector for next year. This amounts to anContinue reading “Additional funds for Justice and Equality”
“Only place in Europe where church closure exists,”; Bishop Brennan
By Dan Walsh The Bishop of Ferns, Dr. Denis Brennan has written a Pastoral Letter to the people of the Diocese of Ferns for the month of November in which he asks that the people of the Diocese now double down on their efforts to reduce the instances of Coronavirus and that throughout November (theContinue reading ““Only place in Europe where church closure exists,”; Bishop Brennan”
Cargo ship in distress off Hook Head
By Dan Walsh Waterford-based Coast Guard helicopter R117 and lifeboats from Kilmore Quay, Rosslare Harbour and Dunmore East have been scrambled to assist a 100-metre cargo ship, the Lily B, which was discovered drifting about two nautical miles of Hook Head. It is a general cargo ship, built in 1997, bound for New Ross PortContinue reading “Cargo ship in distress off Hook Head”
Advance payment for 3,747 Wexford farmers
By Dan Walsh Advance payments under the 2020 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), worth €34.857 million to 3,747 County Wexford farmers commenced yesterday (Monday). Welcoming the news Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform told WexfordLocal.com; “These payments are a vital support for County Wexford farmers and contribute greatly to maximising income and cashContinue reading “Advance payment for 3,747 Wexford farmers”
Drugs and cash seized in Enniscorthy
One male was arrested and detained following the discovery of a quantity of drugs and cash during a search in the Enniscorthy district on Friday night. Gardaí seized €1,000 worth of cannabis, €640 worth of cocaine, €270 of MDMA and pills to the value of €100, and €16,000 cash. Under Operation Tara Gardaí from theContinue reading “Drugs and cash seized in Enniscorthy”
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