By Dan Walsh Iarnrod Éireann has communicated with South East on Track to announce plans to pin Ireland’s longest railway bridge, the Barrow Bridge near Great Island in Co. Wexford into the ‘open-to-shipping’ position. Constructed in 1906, the Bridge has continuously operated for over a century although regular passenger services on the line ceased inContinue reading “Plans to pin Barrow Bridge in ‘open’ position”
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Cllr David Hynes joins Sinn Féin party
By Dan Walsh Long serving public representative and twice Mayor of Wexford, Cllr David Hynes, who applied to join Sinn Féin in November, has today had his membership approved by Sinn Féin’s Ard Oifig and will begin work with the party immediately. Cllr Hynes has been involved with local politics for 25 years, for manyContinue reading “Cllr David Hynes joins Sinn Féin party”
Woman arrested in Enniscorthy
Gardaí have today arrested a woman aged in her 30s in connection with an incident at Old Forge Road, Enniscorthy, on Sunday, November 27th in which a nine year old boy was savagely attacked by a dog. She is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Enniscorthy Garda Station. GardaíContinue reading “Woman arrested in Enniscorthy”
Wreath laid at Bunclody ambush site
By Dan Walsh near Bunclody A commemorative wreath was laid in memory of Thomas Doyle, (29), from The Shannon, Enniscorthy, a clerical officer attached to the Free State army, who was shot dead when an army vehicle was ambushed at Ryland Cross, near Bunclody, on December 1st, 1922. Thomas Doyle had the unique distinction ofContinue reading “Wreath laid at Bunclody ambush site”
Coal theft in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh As the winter nights grow colder and the cost of fossil fuels increase dramatically, it has come to the notice of the Wexford Garda Division that in recent days a large quantity of 20kg coal bags were stolen from a retail premises in Wexford town. “We are keen to speak with anyoneContinue reading “Coal theft in Wexford town”
Man charged with threat to kill two people
A 27-year-old has been charged with threatening to kill two people at Old Forge Road in Enniscorthy on Sunday evening last, November 27, under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, following an incident in which a nine-year-old boy was attacked by a pitbull. Niall Byrne, of 19 Forgelands, Enniscorthy, and is originally fromContinue reading “Man charged with threat to kill two people”
Gorey teaching graduate receives top award
By Dan Walsh Post-Primary Education graduate, Caoimhe Leacy, from Gorey, had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of her class’ status at the annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony which was held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently. In addition to receiving her Master’s qualification, Caoimhe was honoured with the Business Award – which is presented byContinue reading “Gorey teaching graduate receives top award”
Taoiseach ‘very disturbed’ by Enniscorthy dog attack
By Dan Walsh An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, speaking in the Dáil today following a vicious dog attack on a young boy while playing with friends in a public area at Enniscorthy last Sunday, said “enforcement of regulations around animals” needs immediate attention. “Because what has happened is one time too many. And we all haveContinue reading “Taoiseach ‘very disturbed’ by Enniscorthy dog attack”
10 million illegal cigarettes seized
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized over 10 million cigarettes with an estimated retail value of €7.9 million, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of almost €6.2 million, as a result of routine profiling, yesterday (Tuesday). The illegal cigarettes, branded ‘Richmond King Size’, were discovered with the assistance of Revenue’s mobileContinue reading “10 million illegal cigarettes seized”
Water mains replacement in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Irish Water announced today that working in partnership with Wexford County Council it plans to replace over 700 metres of problematic water mains in St. Waleran’s, Gorey. The project is being delivered as part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme. The works, which are being carried out by Shareridge Utilities Ltd on behalfContinue reading “Water mains replacement in Gorey”
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