EXCLUSIVE By Dan Walsh Ireland and Enniscorthy boxing star Caoimhe Kinsella, (17), has reached the last 16 in the World Youth Boxing Championships against Japan today (Saturday) in La Nucia in Spain. The fight is Live in YouTube channel IBA Boxing. Afternoon session ring A. She will be in the ring around 3 or 3.15pmContinue reading “Boxer Caoimhe in last World 16”
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Wexford town Boil Water Notice continues
By Dan Walsh Irish Water would like to remind customers served by the Wexford Town Water Supply that a Boil Water Notice remains in place. The notice, which was issued following consultation with the HSE on November 2nd is in place to protect the health of approximately 25,000 customers. It was issued due to aContinue reading “Wexford town Boil Water Notice continues”
51,500 litres of beer seized
By Dan Walsh The seizures of smuggled goods at Rosslare Europort have become a regular occurrence and the latest reported took place last Tuesday as a result of routine operations. Revenue officers seized almost 51,500 litres of beer at Rosslare Europort. The smuggled alcohol has an estimated retail value of almost €205,000, representing a potentialContinue reading “51,500 litres of beer seized”
Fencing concerns at Courtown Harbour
By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District, Cllr Donal Kenny, is lamenting the “disappearance of the paling (fence)that could mislead motorists at Courtown Harbour and result in somebody finding themselves in the sea due to misadventure. He raised the matter with County Council officials at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge MunicipalContinue reading “Fencing concerns at Courtown Harbour”
222,000 cigarettes seized by Revenue
By Dan Walsh A man in his 20s was questioned and investigations are ongoing after Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized over 222,000 cigarettes with an estimated retail value of almost €175,500, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €137,000 yesterday (Wednesday). The illegal cigarettes, branded ‘NZ Gold’ and ‘NZ Black’, were discoveredContinue reading “222,000 cigarettes seized by Revenue”
Beer and wine seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Over the course of three days from Wednesday, November 9th to Saturday November 12th, Revenue seized over 53,000 litres of beer and more than 930 litres of wine, with a combined retail value of approximately €223,000 at Rosslare Europort. The beer was seized following the search of two trailers, one accompanied andContinue reading “Beer and wine seized at Rosslare Europort”
Askamore Art Exhibition opens tonight
By Dan Walsh at Askamore Community Centre The 4th annual Askamore Art Exhibition was officially opened by Paul Carter, Director Gorey School of Art, at a pleasant function held in Askamore Community Centre tonight and is open to the public until Sunday. Mr Carter praised the organising group for arranging the exhibition which he saidContinue reading “Askamore Art Exhibition opens tonight”
Book of Condolence for Vicky Phelan
By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr George Lawlor has opened a Book of Condolence to allow the people of County Wexford to express their heartfelt sympathy to the family of the late Vicky Phelan. The book of condolence is located near the entrance to County Hall, Newtown Road, Wexford. At today’s monthlyContinue reading “Book of Condolence for Vicky Phelan”
Gorey to keep its past in town!
By Dan Walsh at Wells House and Gardens A proposal to transform the old chamber room in the Market House into a Gorey historical feature and retain historical books and documents in Gorey for the people of Gorey and district was supported unanimously at today’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in WellsContinue reading “Gorey to keep its past in town!”
1,997 Ukraine people in Wexford
By Dan Walsh The most recent arrival figures indicate 55,800 BOTP’s (Beneficiary of Temporary Protection Order) have arrived in Ireland as of October 27th, with the latest data indicating 1,997 individuals in Wexford. Nationally women aged 20 or over account for 46% of arrivals to date, with individuals from 0-19 (both male and female) compriseContinue reading “1,997 Ukraine people in Wexford”
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