Category Archives: BREAKING NEWS

Enniscorthy welcome for Alejandro, (9)

By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Upwards of 150 vintage cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles brought Enniscorthy to a standstill for a short time tonight (Friday) as they travelled in convoy from The Promenade beside the River Slaney to Old Forge Road, Milehouse, in celebration and to show love and support for Alejandro Miszan, (9), whoContinue reading “Enniscorthy welcome for Alejandro, (9)”

Dog victim Alejandro returns home

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Nine-year-old Alejandro Miszan has been discharged from hospital after seven weeks having sustained horrific facial injuries from a dog attack while playing football outside his home at Enniscorthy on November 27th. Speaking on RTÉ News, Alejandro said he was delighted to be home in Enniscorthy and appreciated the welcome fromContinue reading “Dog victim Alejandro returns home”

New €12m hub opens in Wexford town

By Dan Walsh A company of international repute and founded 60 years ago, Nolan Transport, originally from New Ross, officially opened a new 35-acre, €12 million Global Logistics Park at Drinagh on the Rosslare Road, south of Wexford town, creating 30 new jobs in the process, today (Wednesday). The world has seen unprecedented demand forContinue reading “New €12m hub opens in Wexford town”

Investigation follows Milehouse burglary

By Dan Walsh Gardaí at Enniscorthy Station are investigating a burglary which took place at Milehouse, Enniscorthy, on Monday evening and are seeking assistance from the public in relation to a burglary at a private house yesterday evening between 5.20pm and 7.30pm. An electronic safe was stolen from the property and Gardaí are aware thatContinue reading “Investigation follows Milehouse burglary”

Only 30% of new homes for locals!

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin has drawn attention to a “concerning” situation in the neighbouring county of Wicklow, making headlines in print and radio/television news bulletins, where it emerged as a matter of disappointment and shock that only 30% of new homes which are part of a council-backedContinue reading “Only 30% of new homes for locals!”

Drugs crime in Curracloe area

By Dan Walsh Gardaí attached to the Wexford Divisional Burglary Response Unit while conducting an anti-crime checkpoint in the Curracloe area over the weekend intercepted a suspicious vehicle. After a search of the vehicle cannabis with a value of €2,000 was recovered. One person was arrested and charged with drug offences to appear at aContinue reading “Drugs crime in Curracloe area”

An Taisce Green Schools programme

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has confirmed its continued sponsorship of An Taisce’s Green-Schools programme to support schools working to gain a Green Flag under the Water Theme. Now in its 10th year, the sponsorship has seen over 2.6 billion litres of water saved, which is equivalent to filling 1,040 Olympic size swimming pools.  52Continue reading “An Taisce Green Schools programme”

€12m upgrade to Wexford water supply

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, has announced the signing of a major new construction contract that will result in critical upgrades to the drinking water supply in Wexford town and surrounding areas. The project will ensure the delivery of safe, clean drinking water to homes and businesses andContinue reading “€12m upgrade to Wexford water supply”

Funding for groups working with victims of crime

By Dan Walsh Organisations working with victims of crime in Co. Wexford are to receive €77,100 in additional funding following a Ministerial announcement that €5.25 million will be shared by more than 65 organisations to work with victims of crime. Welcoming the news, Deputy Paul Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com; “I am particularly pleased that two organisationsContinue reading “Funding for groups working with victims of crime”