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”
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€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”
Missing teenager is safe and well
Daniel O’Mahoney, who had been reported missing from the Bridgetown area on December 30th, has been located safe and well. No further media action is required. An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.
Same day crime spree strikes in Caim
By Dan Walsh Gardai at Enniscorthy is asking householders and property owners in the Caim/Clonroche areas, in particular, to be extra vigilant following four burglaries in an afternoon in the district on New Year’s Eve. The crimes were committed at; Killoughrim, Caim, between 4pm and 7pm Knockmore, Caim, between 3pm and 8pm. Cloheadon, Caim, betweenContinue reading “Same day crime spree strikes in Caim”
Arrows ‘just the tip’ of New Ross 2023!
Every New Year’s Day, in a custom resurrected from the Normans, an arrow is cast into the sea to claim the land and waters of the Hook Head area for the year ushering in an era of prosperity. At yesterday’s ceremony, the symbolism of the arrows all going in the same direction into the channelContinue reading “Arrows ‘just the tip’ of New Ross 2023!”
Teenager missing from Bridgetown
Gardaí in Wexford are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing 16-year-old Daniel O’Mahony, who was last seen in the Bridgetown area of County Wexford on Friday, 30th December,. Daniel is described as being 6ft in height, of medium build with short dark hair and brown eyes. It’s understood Daniel may have travelled toContinue reading “Teenager missing from Bridgetown”
Tributes to well-known Wexford businessman
By Dan Walsh Many tributes are being paid to the well-respected, well-known and successful Wexford town businessman, Michael Tierney, who passed away on Friday morning following a brave battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Mr Tierney and his family owned many landmark businesses in Wexford town, including The Centenary Stores, which opened in October 1988, TheContinue reading “Tributes to well-known Wexford businessman”
Arrows in the air at Hook Head
By Dan Walsh The ancient traditional ceremony of loading the bow and sending arrows through the air into the Irish Sea symbolising the ports authority over the estuary takes place on New Year’s Day at 1pm and it is a free event with appeal to young and old alike. Leading the challenge will be CllrContinue reading “Arrows in the air at Hook Head”
Two ships in port ‘incident’ at Rosslare
By Dan Walsh Two large passenger ferries had to take evasive action to avoid a collision near the entrance to the port of Rosslare Harbour on the morning of March 16th, 2022. Details have been published in a report by the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) of what was described as a “close quarter incident”Continue reading “Two ships in port ‘incident’ at Rosslare”
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