Jim Bob McDonagh, 16 years, who had been missing from his home in Wexford Town since Sunday, 12th February 2023, has been located safe and well.An Garda Siochána would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter.
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BREAKING NEWS; Wexford General Hospital closed
By Dan Walsh at Wexford General Hospital A major emergency has been declared at Wexford General Hospital tonight following today’s serious outbreak of fire and the entire hospital is now closed. Extensive damage caused to the building renders it unsafe and all patients are evacuated. The decision was made between Wexford County Council, the HSE,Continue reading “BREAKING NEWS; Wexford General Hospital closed”
100 patients evacuated in major Wexford Hospital fire
By Dan Walsh at Wexford General Hospital More than 100 patients from four wards, including the Intensive Care Unit, were evacuated after a major fire broke out on the second floor which is located above the main entrance to Wexford General Hospital this afternoon. Fortunately, no injuries are reported. A member of staff at theContinue reading “100 patients evacuated in major Wexford Hospital fire”
IFA support for Enniscorthy school
By Dan Walsh A cheque for €12,000 raised at the Christmas Live Crib held at the Farm Centre, Enniscorthy, was presented to Lee Rogers, Principal at St. Patrick’s Special School, Enniscorthy, by Jer O’Mahony, Chairman of Wexford branch of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) at the annual general meeting of the IFA held in EnniscorthyContinue reading “IFA support for Enniscorthy school”
RNLI seeking volunteers in Co. Wexford
By Dan Walsh The RNLI is looking for new fundraising volunteers to join its lifesaving crew in Co. Wexford with opportunities to get involved with branches in Courtown, Wexford, New Ross, Kilmore Quay, Hook/Fethard and Rosslare. Just like the charity’s lifeboats, the RNLI’s fundraising team need a dedicated volunteer crew. Volunteers are at the heartContinue reading “RNLI seeking volunteers in Co. Wexford”
“Enniscorthy madness” in new book
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy There was a packed gathering of family and friends in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, this afternoon for the launch of a new novel by Tony Bolger entitled IN HINDSPITE. “There is a lot of Enniscorthy madness in the book and I want people to enjoy it,” Tony told WexfordLocal.com,Continue reading ““Enniscorthy madness” in new book”
Cyclist airlifted from Oylegate
A cyclist has been airlifted to the Mater Hospital, Dublin, with serious spinal injuries following a road traffic collision on the Wexford side of Oylegate village this afternoon. The incident involved a cyclist and a parked trailer. No other individuals were involved in the incident. Diversions are in place.
Edermine Bridge is closed
By Dan Walsh at Edermine Edermine Bridge will be closed to traffic for some time after a tractor crashed through the steel parapet last night narrowly avoiding a catastrophic situation. It appears that the tractor was coming from the east side when a loaded trailer tipped up causing the tractor to crash into the sidingContinue reading “Edermine Bridge is closed”
Offshore wind projects for Rosslare
By Dan Walsh ESB and Iarnród Éireann (Port Authority for Rosslare Europort) have signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate on the organisations’ respective development plans to support offshore wind projects in the Celtic and Irish Seas. “Rosslare Europort is excited to work with ESB whose vision for the potential of offshore renewableContinue reading “Offshore wind projects for Rosslare”
Gorey’s Market House tops the local news
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Meeting Recently, 60 people gathered in the Loch Garman Arms Hotel to support the newly formed Gorey Community Development Group where Cllrs Diarmuid Devereux and Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin represented Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council. At last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of the district authority Cllrs Devereux and ÓContinue reading “Gorey’s Market House tops the local news”
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