By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council’s Severe Weather Preparedness Team met this evening, following a meeting of the National Directorate of Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM), in advance of Friday’s Orange Weather Warning. A Yellow Level Rain and Wind Warning will come into effect for County Wexford from 11am on Friday, November 14th, this willContinue reading “Rain and wind warning from Friday morning”
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Bloody summer of 1798 inspires new book
By Dan Walsh at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy Historian James Quinn’s new book, Bloody Summer: A New History of the 1798 Rebellion, was officially launched by Dr. Kevin Whelan in a pleasant ceremony at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy, this evening. Unfortunately, the author has health issues and could not attend, however,Continue reading “Bloody summer of 1798 inspires new book”
Water repairs in Carrig-on-Bannow
By Dan Walsh Repairs are expected to be completed by 5pm today (Thursday). Crews from Uisce Éireann are currently repairing a major water main burst in Carrick, County Wexford, with the aim of restoring water service to customers who have been impacted. The burst is affecting the water supply to residential and commercial propertiesContinue reading “Water repairs in Carrig-on-Bannow”
Water supply returning to Wellingtonbridge
By Dan Walsh Water supply services in Wellingtonbridge and adjacent areas have been restored following the successful completion of repairs to the local network by Uisce Éireann crews. Essential upgrade works resulted in an interruption to the water supply for customers in Wellingtonbridge, Carrig, Bannow, Duncormick and surrounding areas. Uisce Éireann crews worked toContinue reading “Water supply returning to Wellingtonbridge”
Major upgrade at Gorey Rail Station.
By Dan Walsh Iarnród Éireann acknowledges the granting of planning permission by Wexford County Council for a significant accessibility enhancement at Gorey Railway Station. The works include: Funded by the National Transport Authority, an integral element of Iarnród Éireann’s ongoing investment programme is to continuously improve accessibility of its stations and services. Subject to fundingContinue reading “Major upgrade at Gorey Rail Station.”
Water supply disruption at Wellingtonbridge
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply in Wellingtonbridge and nearby areas after essential upgrades caused an unexpected outage. Alternative water supplies are in place at Rosegarland, Ballyowen, Rosspile. Customers are advised to bring their own containers and to boil the water before use as a precaution. Repair works toContinue reading “Water supply disruption at Wellingtonbridge”
Gorey mother dies in Dominican Republic
By Dan Walsh A mother of three who worked as a hairdresser lost her life in a tragic road accident while she was at a wedding in the Dominican Republic.She has been named as Claire Cullen, from Riverchapel, Gorey, and is being remembered as a kind, talented hairdresser and devoted mother of three. She isContinue reading “Gorey mother dies in Dominican Republic”
€23.7m to build 60 homes in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has been awarded funding approval of €23.7 million for 60 homes at a 3.5-acre greenfield site in Killeens on the outskirts of Wexford town. The name of the development is An Roschoill, named after a copse or ‘a small group of trees.’ A high-quality streetscape has been developed, withContinue reading “€23.7m to build 60 homes in Wexford town”
Lone sailor rescued off Kilmore Quay
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat launched early today on Monday morning to assist a lone sailor aboard a 12-metre yacht experiencing engine failure. At the request of the Coast Guard, the volunteer crew launched at 3.21 am to assist a lone sailor when his yacht experienced engine failure approximately nine nautical miles south-eastContinue reading “Lone sailor rescued off Kilmore Quay”
Remembrance Day in Gorey
By Dan Walsh The annual Remembrance Day Service took place in Christ Church, Gorey, yesterday (Sunday) conducted by The Venerable Mark Hayden, Rector of Gorey Group of Parishes. Music was provided by the Arklow Shipping Silver Band and St. Michael’s Pipe Band, Gorey. The attendance included Superintendent David O’Sullivan, Sergeant Evelyn Redden and Inspector DarraghContinue reading “Remembrance Day in Gorey”
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