By Dan Walsh The formal signing of contracts to commence construction on the Gorey Market House Regeneration Project has been signed and Nevin Construction has been awarded the contract to deliver the landmark regeneration of one of Gorey’s most significant historic buildings. Cllr Mary Farrell, Cathaoirleach, Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District, stated, the contract signing marked anContinue reading “Gorey Market House project ready to commence”
Category Archives: BREAKING NEWS
More Wexford races on Friday
By Dan Walsh Racing returns to Bettyville Park on this Friday evening with an eight-race card and the first race is off at 4.47pm. The card consists of four hurdle races, three steeplechases and an INH Flat Race. There is a large entry. Following on from Tuesday’s successful meeting hopes are high for a largeContinue reading “More Wexford races on Friday”
Water OK again on Whiterock Hill
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Uisce Éireann can confirm that repairs to a burst watermain impacting customers in Whiterock Hill and surrounding areas have been completed, and water supply is returning to customers. Uisce Éireann are responding to a water outage impacting customers in Whiterock Hill and surrounding areas of Wexford town following a burst onContinue reading “Water OK again on Whiterock Hill”
Fines for littering and dog waste rises to €250.
By Dan Walsh Local authority meetings are renowned for the regular commentary on dog fouling and littering; therefore, it would be anticipated that public representatives will be delighted to inform their supporters that litter fines are to be increased to €250. The Minister of State with responsibility for the Circular Economy Alan Dillon today (Thursday)Continue reading “Fines for littering and dog waste rises to €250.”
€13.49m for Wexford storm damage repairs
By Dan Walsh Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien and Ministers of State Seán Canney and Jerry Buttimer today announced Department of Transport funding of €40 million to address the damage caused to regional and local roads by Storm Chandra last January. Wexford County Council is to receive €13.49 million. Minister for Housing, Local Government andContinue reading “€13.49m for Wexford storm damage repairs”
Enniscorthy Uisce Éireann works
By Dan Walsh Uisce Eireann is carrying out leakage reduction works in Enniscorthy and the job is getting under way this week. The section of works will take place along the R890 Nunnery Road from the junction of the R702 and will continue along Summerhill Road to Blackstoops, where crews will be installing 1.25 kmContinue reading “Enniscorthy Uisce Éireann works”
Blessing of the Boats interrupted by mid-ceremony ‘shout’
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI launched this Sunday afternoon to assist the crew of a yacht taking on water in Kilmore Quay harbour It happened as the crowd, including the volunteer crew, gathered for the annual Blessing of the Boats ceremony in the harbour, the crew were requested to launch their all-weather Tamar classContinue reading “Blessing of the Boats interrupted by mid-ceremony ‘shout’”
Missing person search stood down
Following the discovery of a body of a male, the missing person appeal in respect of Paul Woods (50), who was reported missing from Kilbora, Camolin, Co. Wexford since Wednesday 24th June 2026, has been stood down. 50-year-old Paul Woods was last seen on Tuesday morning, while on a hiking holiday in Kilbora near Camolin.Continue reading “Missing person search stood down”
FOUND; 18 year old missing from Bunclody
UPDATE; Good news tonight (Saturday). Josh O’Toole has been found and is safe and well. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 18-year-old Josh O’Toole, who is reported missing from his home in Bunclody, Co. Wexford. Josh was last seen on Wednesday 24th June 2026 at approximately 11pm. Josh is describedContinue reading “FOUND; 18 year old missing from Bunclody”
Cllr Frank Staples is Rosslare Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh Cllr Frank Staples was elected Cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District at the annual meeting held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Wexford, on Friday morning. Cllr Staples was elected having been proposed by Cllr Lisa McDonald and seconded by Cllr Jim Codd. Cllr Staples thanked his fellow councillors and officials andContinue reading “Cllr Frank Staples is Rosslare Cathaoirleach”
