By Dan Walsh An Garda Síochána at Wexford Garda Station have commenced an investigation following the discovery of nine people in a shipping container at Rosslare Europort at approximately 10.30am this morning (Monday). Gardaí were alerted to the presence of a number of people inside a shipping container at Rosslare Europort. Gardaí and emergency servicesContinue reading “Garda investigation at Rosslare Europort”
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9 men in container at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Nine men were discovered in a container which arrived at Rosslare Europort this morning. It is understood the men are all in generally good health. They are being medically examined to ensure none of them have injuries or health issues. Gardaí and other emergency services are at the scene.
Water restrictions at Taylorstown Plant
By Dan Walsh Because of Storm Éowyn, overnight water restrictions are necessary for some Uisce Éireann customers supplied by the Taylorstown Water Treatment Plant to maintain a daytime supply for customers. Impacted areas may experience water outages or low pressure including: Fethard, Saltmills, Hook, Arthurstown, Duncannon, Ramsgrange and surrounding areas. Supply restrictions will be in placeContinue reading “Water restrictions at Taylorstown Plant”
Winning streak for Donnchadh Doyle
By Dan Walsh Seven days after a treble at Ballycrystal Donnchadh Doyle’s winning form continued today (Sunday) at Cragmore, Co. Limerick, where he saddled Klondike, on his second outing, to a two and a half lengths success in the maiden race for five-year-old geldings. Ridden by Rob James, Klondike who is heading for the salesContinue reading “Winning streak for Donnchadh Doyle”
Successful Gorey writer Sadie Harpur
By Dan Walsh It was a pleasure to meet successful author Sadie Harpur in Gorey Library recently months after she launched her first book ‘The Hidden World of a Foster-Girl’ there, a fascinating work which explores her childhood in foster care, the challenges involved with having a learning disability and losing her brother Gary. AContinue reading “Successful Gorey writer Sadie Harpur”
Environment is being destroyed
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meeting Fly tipping and illegal indiscriminate dumping of household rubbish was raised again at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in Gorey Civic Centre. Cllr Oliver Walsh, Cathaoirleach, presided. Cllr Mary Farrell raised the matter of fly tipping in her district of KilmuckridgeContinue reading “Environment is being destroyed”
County Wexford Business Awards launch
By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has announced the launch of the County Wexford Business Awards 2025. The annual County Wexford Business Awards have earned a well-deserved reputation for being both prestigious and highly successful. With 18 award categories open for nominations, there is an opportunity for businesses of all sizes and sectors to showcase theContinue reading “County Wexford Business Awards launch”
James Browne is new Minister for Housing
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-based TD, James Browne is the new Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The news is widely welcomed in the Wexford constituency and although the portfolio is one of the most challenging facing the new government, there is confidence in the new minister to make a significant impact. The announcementContinue reading “James Browne is new Minister for Housing”
No access to Rosslare Europort tomorrow
By Dan Walsh Iarnród Éireann, Port Authority for Rosslare Europort, advises customers: Rosslare Europort will have no access for customers and the general public from 00:00hrs to 11:00hrs on Friday, 24th January. or later should Status Red warnings for Wexford be further extended. The last scheduled vessel will arrive at 18:45hrs today, Thursday 23rd and hauliersContinue reading “No access to Rosslare Europort tomorrow”
No rail services during Status Red Warnings
By Dan Walsh Due to Storm Éowyn there will be no rail services anywhere on Iarnród Éireann network tomorrow (Friday) morning and for the duration of the Status Red warnings and disruption is expected afterwards. Rosslare Europort will be closed from midnight until end of Status Red Warning. Service information will be updated on webContinue reading “No rail services during Status Red Warnings”
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