By Dan Walsh One male, aged in his 20s, was arrested by An Garda Síochána and is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda Station in County Wexford following a drugs raid yesterday (Thursday). Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized approximately 145 kg of suspected herbalContinue reading “Man (20s) arrested following €2.9m drugs seizure”
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Wexford stages Eoin Colfer play
By Dan Walsh Four Rivers returns to the stage this year with a nationwide tour of Eoin Colfer’s blackly comedic and very moving play about love, life and death, My Real Life. The play will be performed at Wexford Arts Centre for three nights – June 11th, 12th and 13th – seats are selling fast soContinue reading “Wexford stages Eoin Colfer play”
Make a date for The Showgrounds on Saturday!
By Dan Walsh The annual Enniscorthy Monart Union of Parishes Féte Day takes place on Saturday (1-5pm) at the Showgrounds, Ross Road, and it promises a variety of attractions, social interaction, and family fun. Free admission for a day filled with fun events to suit all ages. This event is a fundraiser for the EnniscorthyContinue reading “Make a date for The Showgrounds on Saturday!”
3.4kms new water mains for Gorey
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has announced plans to replace old and damaged water mains in Gorey and installing 3.4 kms of new, modern pipes that will strengthen the local network and reduce disruption to homes and businesses. The works commencing this month will run over phases to minimise disruption. Beginning with Phase 1 atContinue reading “3.4kms new water mains for Gorey”
Wexford creativity with Cruinniú na nÓg
By Dan Walsh A vibrant programme of free creative events and workshops will take place across County Wexford as part of Cruinniú na nÓg, Ireland’s national day of free creativity for children and young people. Funded through the Creative Ireland Programme and delivered locally by Wexford County Council Arts Department, this year’s programme offers anContinue reading “Wexford creativity with Cruinniú na nÓg”
Wexford band The Wires at Electric Picnic
By Dan Walsh Local Wexford band The Wires will perform at this year’s Electric Picnic Festival. The young band secured their spot by winning the inaugural CultureHead Battle of Bands competition, overcoming eight other bands chosen from an open call across County Wexford. As part of their prize, band members Conor Keating, Corey Walsh, and Luke MulvanyContinue reading “Wexford band The Wires at Electric Picnic”
3 persons ejected from Jet Ski
By Dan Walsh A member of the public witnessed a jet ski eject some people into the water near Tramore Pier, Co. Waterford, on Saturday afternoon. Tramore Lifeboat launched at 15.52 and within two minutes located the jet ski and found three persons on the rocks, under the cliff at the Doneraile walk. Two casualtiesContinue reading “3 persons ejected from Jet Ski”
Beer and tobacco products seized
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers had a busy week with alcohol and tobacco products seized. Almost 26,000 litres of beer were seized following an operation at Rosslare Europort. The alcohol which arrived on a trailer from France, has a value of over €103,300, representing a potential loss to the exchequer of over €48,400. Included inContinue reading “Beer and tobacco products seized”
Minister Browne welcomes Uisce Éireann plans
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann and Minister James Browne have welcomed the Commission for Regulation of Utilities’ (CRU) final determination on Revenue Control 4 (RC4), providing the framework for the delivery of water and wastewater services up to 2029. As part of this, Uisce Éireann has today set out a comprehensive programme of projects, giving clear visibility ofContinue reading “Minister Browne welcomes Uisce Éireann plans”
Are you coming to Wexford Maritime Festival?
By Dan Walsh Wexford Quay is the place to be this May Bank Holiday weekend for the Wexford Maritime Festival featuring live music, family entertainment, maritime activities and unforgettable cultural experiences. The festival kicks off this evening (Friday) with live music from 6-7.30pm and then the fantastic Aslan will perform (8-10pm) in the Maritime Marquee.Continue reading “Are you coming to Wexford Maritime Festival?”
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