By Dan Walsh UPDATE, THURSDAY. Uisce Éireann crews have restored normal water supply in Wexford Town after operational issues at the Coolcots Reservoir caused some customers to experience reduced water pressure. Customers in Townparks, Whitemill, Ard Carman and the surrounding areas were impacted by the disruption. Uisce Éireann is working to restore full supply to customersContinue reading “Wexford’s water supply restored”
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Wexford’s Luke Furlong is amateur open champion
By Caomh Breen Allen Luke Furlong produced an incredible performance on the final day of the Flogas Irish Boys’ Amateur Open Championship, coming from behind to secure a playoff victory over John Moran (Portmarnock) at Malone Golf Club. Furlong began the day four shots off the lead, rounds of 72 and 70 leaving the WexfordContinue reading “Wexford’s Luke Furlong is amateur open champion”
Gorey school is Fyffes Fittest
Fitness and healthy eating should start at a young age. That’s the message pupils at Gorey Central School heard as they hosted a workout session as part of the Fyffes Fittest School 2026 competition. Delivered by Irish fitness expert Sharon Flanagan, the visit saw the young pupils participate in an active age-appropriate workout designed toContinue reading “Gorey school is Fyffes Fittest”
Jesse Sludds is new country music star
By Dan Walsh Wexford teenager Jesse Sludds has been crowned the inaugural Late Late Show Opening Act winner – the search for Ireland’s newest country music star. The prize will see him opening for Shania Twain at Limerick’s Thomond Park in July and opening The Late Late Show Country Special in October. The 19-year-old full-time musician from Enniscorthy, whoContinue reading “Jesse Sludds is new country music star “
Enniscorthy Civic Awards Evening
By Dan Walsh at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy Enniscorthy District Manager Claire Lawless welcomed everyone to the Enniscorthy Municipal District Council to the special Civic Awards Evening held in Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, tonight (Thursday). There was a special welcome for Minister James Browne TD, Johnny Mythen TD, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal DistrictContinue reading “Enniscorthy Civic Awards Evening”
Councillors failed fuel protesters
By Dan Walsh at April meeting of Wexford County Council A large number of fuel protesters from Rosslare district attended in the public gallery at last Monday’s Wexford County Council meeting held at County Hall, but two emergency motions supporting them failed to be put to a vote. Cllr Jim Codd strongly criticised the government’sContinue reading “Councillors failed fuel protesters”
Chaos pending at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort will experience capacity issues from tomorrow (Sunday) and significant delays are expected once the port reopens. Protesters have set up a blockade at Kilrane, which is approximately a mile from Rosslare Europort This is in place since early Thursday morning. Only passenger traffic is currently being permitted to pass through.Continue reading “Chaos pending at Rosslare Europort”
County Wexford Chamber urges end to fuel protest
By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has called for an urgent deescalation of the fuel protests currently causing disruption across the country, warning that the impact is being felt acutely by Wexford businesses, including those with significant logistics and supply chain operations. County Wexford is a strategically important logistics county, home to many businesses operating large-scale distribution, transport and manufacturing activities. With Rosslare Europort playing a criticalContinue reading “County Wexford Chamber urges end to fuel protest”
Safety measures welcome in Tagoat
By Dan Walsh Cllr Ger Carthy has announced that over €500,000 has been allocated to deliver safety measures including carriageway narrowing and enhanced speed management in Tagoat village. Cllr Carthy told WexfordLocal.com; I’m delighted to confirm that, following sustained advocacy over a long period, funding has now been secured for significant traffic safety improvements throughContinue reading “Safety measures welcome in Tagoat”
More good news for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has just announced €3 million in funding for a planned new fire station in Enniscorthy, as part of the State’s largest ever investment in fire and emergency services. The location of the new fire station is unspecified, but it is believed toContinue reading “More good news for Enniscorthy”
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