By Dan Walsh Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 50-year-old Paul Woods, who is reported missing from a hiking holiday in Kilbora, Camolin, Co. Wexford, since Wednesday. Paul was headed to hike the Blackstairs Mountain. He was last seen on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at 9.30 am in the Kilbora,Continue reading “Man (50) missing in Camolin area”
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Tusker Rock local heroes remembered
By Dan Walsh at Rosslare Harbour The beautiful Cliff Walk overlooking the beach at Rosslare Harbour with the Tuskar Rock as the perfect maritime backdrop was soaking in the highest temperatures this evening for the ceremonial unveiling of a plaque jointly performed by Cathaoirleach of Rosslare District, Cllr Ger Carthy and the Cathaoirleach of WexfordContinue reading “Tusker Rock local heroes remembered”
“Let this be a year of ambition”; Mayor of Wexford Cllr Vicky Barron
By Dan Walsh at Council Chamber, Wexford Many people in attendance at the election of Mayor of Wexford held in the Council Chamber, Wexford, on Tuesday evening, were impressed by the positive and ambitious future view of Wexford pledged by the Mayor Vicky Barron in her opening speech. WexfordLocal.com publishes the full speech in theContinue reading ““Let this be a year of ambition”; Mayor of Wexford Cllr Vicky Barron”
Cllr John Fleming elected in New Ross
By Dan Walsh at The Tholsol, New Ross Fianna Fail’s Cllr John Fleming from Palace West, Clonroche, this afternoon became Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District for the third time at the annual meeting in The Tholsol, New Ross. Proposed by Cllr Pat Barden and seconded by Cllr Bridín Murphy, Cllr Fleming assumed the ChairContinue reading “Cllr John Fleming elected in New Ross”
Water outages in Campile and Great Island
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are responding to a water outage impacting Campile, Great Island and surrounding areas following a burst on a trunk watermain. To support customers, a water tanker will be in place in Campile village today, with additional water available via IBCs at Horeswood Church and at the local GAA pitch.Continue reading “Water outages in Campile and Great Island”
Cllr Vicky Barron is Mayor of Wexford
By Dan Walsh at the Council Chamber, Wexford. Cllr Vicky Barron is the new Mayor of Wexford and was congratulated by fellow councillors, officials, Labour Party members and her family at the annual meeting of Wexford Borough District held in the Council Chamber, Carricklawn, on Tuesday evening. Cllr Barron was nominated by “her long-time friendContinue reading “Cllr Vicky Barron is Mayor of Wexford”
€19m Enniscorthy water upgrade is completed
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, along with Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, marked a significant occasion for Enniscorthy with the completion of a €19 million upgrade to the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme. Speaking at the Water Treatment Plant at Vinegar Hill, overlooking the town, Minister Browne noted the criticalContinue reading “€19m Enniscorthy water upgrade is completed”
Cllr Mary Farrell is new Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Annual Meeting in Gorey “I am deeply honoured and sincerely grateful to accept the position of Cathaoirleach of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council and I would like to thank my fellow councillors for placing their trust and confidence in me,” the words of Cllr Mary Farrell who was elected unopposedContinue reading “Cllr Mary Farrell is new Cathaoirleach”
Enniscorthy is ‘Credit Union of the Year’
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Credit Union has been named “Credit Union of the Year” at the prestigious South East Radio Customer Service Awards 2026 held recently in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy. Businesses and organisations from across the County Wexford gathered to celebrate outstanding dedication in service to customers in a wide range of industries. TheContinue reading “Enniscorthy is ‘Credit Union of the Year’”
To the memory of the men, women and children on Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill The Longest Day, Father’s Day and 228th anniversary of the Battle of Vinegar Hill were celebrated in ceremonial style on Vinegar Hill, overlooking Enniscorthy town, on Sunday evening. The principal speaker was historian Jacqui Hynes, joint editor of Wexford Rebels of 1798 (with Ronan O’Flaherty) who said; “Archaeological researchContinue reading “To the memory of the men, women and children on Vinegar Hill”
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