€7m cocaine discovered on a Kilmuckridge farm

By Dan Walsh Gardai from the National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau have arrested five people in a major intelligence surveillance operation that was carried out at a remote farmhouse in the Kilmuckridge district of Co. Wexford last night. During the search over 100kg of cocaine, estimated to be worth over €7 million, concealed inContinue reading “€7m cocaine discovered on a Kilmuckridge farm”

Wexford Disabled Persons launch at Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh The Independent Living Movement Ireland (ILMI) is thrilled to announce the official launch of the Wexford Disabled Persons Organisation (DPO), taking place tomorrow, Wednesday, from 12-2pm at the Seamus Rafter Suite in Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy. The launch event marks a significant milestone in the ongoing work of the VOICE project,Continue reading “Wexford Disabled Persons launch at Enniscorthy”

Beer discovery at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort have discovered 26,360 litres of beer with an estimated value of over €105,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of €49,200. The alcohol arrived in Rosslare via an accompanied trailer which had disembarked a ferry from Dunkirk, France and following an investigation both the trailer andContinue reading “Beer discovery at Rosslare Europort”

Civic Reception salutes Fleadh volunteers

By Dan Walsh The success of Fleadh Cheoil nah Éireann 2024 was celebrated with a Civic Reception hosted by Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen, to honour over 400 volunteers for their tireless efforts. It was held in County Hall, Wexford, last Saturday. “Your willingness to share your time by volunteering for the FleadhContinue reading “Civic Reception salutes Fleadh volunteers”

Wexford interest and travel to the National Ploughing Championships

By Dan Walsh The annual National Ploughing Championships take place at Ratheniska, Co. Laois, this week – Tuesday to Thursday, September 17th-19th – with an expected attendance of ca-300,000, and with massive Wexford interest WexfordLocal.com has traffic information courtesy of An Garda Siochana, but look out for Wexford’s Sensory Friendly Clothing Brand, Sully and Juno.Continue reading “Wexford interest and travel to the National Ploughing Championships”

Group 1 race success for Sam McCauley

By Dan Walsh Well-known businessman Sam McCauley has been making the sporting headlines these days – he was recently honoured with the official opening of McCauley Park at the Rapparees-Starlights GAA stadium in his native Enniscorthy – and today at the Champions Weekend at the Curragh he is celebrating a Group One success in theContinue reading “Group 1 race success for Sam McCauley”

RNLI Certificates presented at Kilmore Quay

By Dan Walsh Two of Kilmore Quay RNLI’s dedicated fundraising volunteers were presented with RNLI Certificates of Thanks in recognition of their longstanding service to the charity that saves lives at sea. As an independent charity organisation, the RNLI relies on donations to fund its life saving work. Kilmore Quay lifeboat crew are on callContinue reading “RNLI Certificates presented at Kilmore Quay”

Caroline Busher launches her 5th novel

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library Caroline Busher is an Irish Times best-selling author of fiction for children bringing Irish heritage and history to life through creative writing and storytelling and her fifth novel ‘The Boy Who Slipped Through Time’ was launched in Wexford Library today (Saturday) by well-known Wexford playwright and writer Billy Roche. Billy wasContinue reading “Caroline Busher launches her 5th novel”

Gorey residents could have the longest address in the world?

By Dan Walsh at Cúirt Dhiarmada Uí Shúilleabháin, Gorey Last Thursday I was privileged as a member of the Press to be part of a delegation from Gorey Kilmuckridge District and Wexford County Council to visit housing developments in Gorey and I am happy to say that there is progress on many schemes and housingContinue reading “Gorey residents could have the longest address in the world?”

Changes to Rosslare-Cherbourg sea service

By Dan Walsh Maritime news in the headlines this week is disappointing in the South East as Stena Line has announced that from October 27th, 2024, it will be withdrawing Stena Vision from its Rosslare-Cherbourg shipping route. In a statement the company states; “There will no job losses in the ports of Rosslare and Cherbourg. Every effortContinue reading “Changes to Rosslare-Cherbourg sea service”