A 34 year old man has been seriously injured when the cattle truck he was driving went out of control and overturned at Ferrycarrig Bridge this afternoon. A number of cattle died in the collision. A parked car that was unoccupied at the time was also involved in the incident. Emergency services were quickly onContinue reading “Truck overturned at Ferrycarrig Bridge”
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Ferrycarrig Bridge is closed to traffic
Ferrycarrig Bridge outside Wexford town is currently closed while Gardaí deal with a serious collision. WexfordLocal.com has been informed that a truck loaded with livestock is involved. Emergency services are at the scene. Roadusers should avoid the area over the next few hours. Traffic is quite heavy on approach in both directions.
Terrerath Castle adds to Norman trail
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s history and heritage is enriched by ruins and vestiges from the Norman period and when Terrerath Castle showed signs of “collapse in the next decade” and a survey by Wexford County Council declared it “a dangerous structure” it was time for action. There were two options; one was demolition and theContinue reading “Terrerath Castle adds to Norman trail”
Ivan Yates says goodbye to broadcasting
By Dan Walsh It was implied that veteran broadcaster Vincent Browne could never be replaced, but Enniscorthy’s Ivan Yates sat comfortably in his seat for the past three years, TV3 became Virgin Media and The Tonight Show became the nation’s favourite for many late night viewers of current affairs. Ivan presented his final ‘live’ showContinue reading “Ivan Yates says goodbye to broadcasting”
6,000 lobsters returned alive to the sea
By Dan Walsh Earlier this week, the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), acting on information from a member of the public, seized 86 illegally caught lobsters from a recreational fisherman in the South East. The team of SFPA Sea-Fisheries Protection Officers from Dunmore East also detained a vivier lorry in Rosslare Europort destined for Spain withContinue reading “6,000 lobsters returned alive to the sea”
Morriscastle “a victim of its own success”
By Dan Walsh Parking difficulties at Morriscastle were raised by Cllr Mary Farrell at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council. The road from Kilmuckridge village to the Blue Flag beach is two kilometres long and is a cul-de-sac. One way in and the same way out! Cllr Farrell wondered what could beContinue reading “Morriscastle “a victim of its own success””
Templeshannon link features new footbridge
By Dan Walsh There is an urgency to progress ambitious plans for a new footbridge over the River Slaney linking east and west and bonding an integral part of the proposals for the redevelopment of the Templeshannon area of Enniscorthy. Last Monday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council featured a presentation on the TempleshannonContinue reading “Templeshannon link features new footbridge”
Courtown sea front changes are delayed
By Dan Walsh Plans for the demolition of the derelict Bayview Hotel on Courtown’s sea front will be delayed until later in the year after Cllr Andrew Bolger sought an update on the ‘dangerous structure notice’ posted to the owner due to expire on August 31st. Bayview Hotel was a landmark building to generations ofContinue reading “Courtown sea front changes are delayed”
Pope accepts Bishop Brennan’s resignation
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Denis Brennan, in line with the existing protocol on reaching his 75th birthday, and the authorities in Rome have sanctioned the process of appointing a new Bishop of Ferns. Recently, on Pentecost Sunday (May31st), Bishop Brennan celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his priesthood at Sunday Mass inContinue reading “Pope accepts Bishop Brennan’s resignation”
Gorey should become a ‘Sanctuary’ town
By Dan Walsh Sanctuary Ambassadors embarking on a campaign to ensure better conditions for asylum seekers in Co. Wexford have recently finalised a manifesto and today won the unanimous support of members at the monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held under Covid-19 guidelines at Gorey Courthouse. A six-member delegation from Courtown and RosslareContinue reading “Gorey should become a ‘Sanctuary’ town”
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