By Dan Walsh Following the Government’s decision to move the country to Level 3 of the National Framework for Living with COVID-19, An Garda Síochána has recommenced Operation Fanacht, as a nationwide policing operation focused on supporting public compliance with public health measures. In support of this announcement there will be high visibility patrolling byContinue reading “Garda priority is keeping people safe ; Harris”
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Rosslare-Waterford rail line raised in the Dáil
By Dan Walsh The closure of the Rosslare to Waterford railway line and the implications for the Barrow Bridge were raised in Dáil Éireann on Tuesday by Waterford Green Party’s Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh with Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Communications and Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan. Deputy Ó Cathasaigh said; “We had an unhappy birthdayContinue reading “Rosslare-Waterford rail line raised in the Dáil”
Missing Gorey girls found safe and well
By Dan Walsh The search for two missing Gorey girls, Rachel Walsh-Wolahan and Sinead Doran, has ended successfully with both girls found safe and well. The Walsh and Doran families are thankful to the Gardaí and the public who responded on social media. “The response from the public was absolutely outstanding and within minutes thereContinue reading “Missing Gorey girls found safe and well”
Father seeks whereabouts of daughter
A father has launched a public appeal on social media concerned about the whereabouts of his daughter Rachel Walsh Wolahan. He claims she has gone missing since 7pm yesterday evening (Tuesday). She is with another girl from Gorey, Sinead Doran. “They are both very vulnerable and we need urgent help from everyone to find them,”Continue reading “Father seeks whereabouts of daughter”
Inquest into diving tragedy off Hook Head
By Dan Walsh Tragic circumstances of how off-duty Garda David ‘Dave’ Hearne lost his life in a diving tragedy about 20kms off Hook Head, were recalled at an inquest, where the coroner returned a verdict of “death by drowning”. Sympathy was expressed to his family on their tragic loss. Mr. Hearne was an experienced andContinue reading “Inquest into diving tragedy off Hook Head”
Mass suspended from midnight tonight
By Dan Walsh Public Masses in the Diocese of Ferns will be suspended as and from midnight tonight and will remain suspended for the duration of Level 3 of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions imposed by the government. The Bishop of Ferns, Dr. Denis Brennan has asked the faithful to approach the newly announced Level 3Continue reading “Mass suspended from midnight tonight”
Extension for Wexford Co. Council home loan scheme
By Dan Walsh Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne has confirmed to WexfordLocal.com that the mortgage payment break already in place for local authority home loan borrowers in County Wexford will be extended for those continuing to face difficulties due to the Covid-19 emergency. Borrowers under Wexford County Council’s homeContinue reading “Extension for Wexford Co. Council home loan scheme”
‘Healthy Wexford’ launch at Heritage Park
By Dan Walsh Minister Frank Feighan, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy attended the Irish National Heritage Park today to formally launch Healthy Wexford. The launch was streamed via an open access link to an online audience meaning all could attend virtually and included the launch ofContinue reading “‘Healthy Wexford’ launch at Heritage Park”
7,100 litres of cider seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized nearly 7,100 litres of cider following a search of a Northern Ireland registered truck that had disembarked a ferry from Fishguard last Friday evening. The smuggled alcohol had an estimated retail value of almost €31,000 representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of €12,500. Investigations are ongoing. These seizuresContinue reading “7,100 litres of cider seized at Rosslare Europort”
Gorey’s Niall Kennedy KO’d in Round 3
By Dan Walsh Niall Kennedy is still a world sporting hero in his native Gorey and is credited with doing his country proud despite a bruising end to his fight against Croatian Alen Babic tonight. Kennedy was no match for his opponent and was on the floor twice before the referee called a halt toContinue reading “Gorey’s Niall Kennedy KO’d in Round 3”
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