By Dan Walsh A man who was seriously injured and airlifted to a Dublin hospital following a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the R772 at Blackstoops, Enniscorthy, on Thursday, September 29th, has lost his fight for life and died on Saturday. He is Shay Rossiter, in his seventies, from Clough, Gorey, and formerly of Aughabeg,Continue reading “Enniscorthy road traffic victim dies”
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Cattle truck in Ferrycarrig crash
By Dan Walsh The N11 north of Ferrycarrig bridge is set to reopen around now following a serious road traffic collision close to the entrance to Ferrycarrig Hotel earlier this evening. Emergency services rushed to the scene where a cattle truck and a car were in collision shortly before 5pm. At least two people wereContinue reading “Cattle truck in Ferrycarrig crash”
Wexford Property Tax up by 15%
By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford A motion seeking approval for the adoption of a 15% local adjustment factor to be applied to the Local Property Tax (LPT) in County Wexford for two years, 2023 and 2024, came before today’s meeting of Wexford County Council and was carried by 20 votes to 14. CllrContinue reading “Wexford Property Tax up by 15%”
Centenary commemoration held in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The memory of two unarmed Free State soldiers who were assassinated as they walked down an Enniscorthy street, having attended a Mission Mass in St. Aidan’s Cathedral on October 10th 1922, were remembered today at the spot – outside 21 Main St., Enniscorthy – and later in the graveyards atContinue reading “Centenary commemoration held in Enniscorthy”
Adventure tourism at Bannow Bay
By Dan Walsh Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, said she is “a huge believer in promoting adventure tourism – because we have so many wonderful lakes and rivers and waterways that have so much to offer”, when in Wexford yesterday (Thursday) at Little Sea for the turning of the sod ofContinue reading “Adventure tourism at Bannow Bay”
Beer and wine seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue have seized approximately 48,500 litres of beer and more than 16,100 litres of wine, with a combined estimated retail value of €390,000 at Rosslare Europort recently. Last Saturday, (October 1st) Revenue officers seized over 25,200 litres of beer following the search of a Romanian registered truck that had disembarked a ferryContinue reading “Beer and wine seized at Rosslare Europort”
New appeal for missing teenager
Gardaí in Wexford have renewed an appeal and continue to seek the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Ahmed Kafer Esmael Mohamedomer who is missing from his home in Kilrane, in south Wexford. Ahmed was last seen on Friday night, 16th September 2022 at approximately 10pm. Ahmed is described as being 5’8″ withContinue reading “New appeal for missing teenager”
High Hill Norman Gardens open in New Ross
By Dan Walsh in New Ross An area in the 13th century medieval town centre in New Ross has been rejuvenated as the High Hill Norman Gardens and the officially opening took place today with special guest Heather Humphreys T.D., Minister for Rural Community, Rural Development and Special Protection. This exciting and original New RossContinue reading “High Hill Norman Gardens open in New Ross”
Memorial restored in Gorey Town Park
By Dan Walsh A memorial to the late Garda Frank Forde erected in Gorey Town Park in 1985, but long since removed, has been restored to its original honoured position. It is appropriate that such a gesture occurs on the centenary of the foundation of An Garda Siochána and in recognition of service to theContinue reading “Memorial restored in Gorey Town Park”
Tirlán confirms 2022 grain pricing
By Dan Walsh Tirlán will pay over €100 million for quality grain from Harvest 2022, with prices for Members standing at €310 tonne for green feed barley and €320/t for green feed wheat. Seán Molloy, Chief Ingredients and Agri Officer, said Tirlán has continuously displayed strong commitment to the sector with a key focus onContinue reading “Tirlán confirms 2022 grain pricing“
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