Category Archives: BREAKING NEWS

Enniscorthy becomes ‘a growing community’

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Community history was made in Enniscorthy this morning when Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council congratulated the committee and cut the ribbon at the official opening of the Enniscorthy Community Allotments at Gort na Gréine. The new development consists of 64 plots, 20 raised beds and 60 spacesContinue reading “Enniscorthy becomes ‘a growing community’”

Minister Browne gets Enniscorthy ‘Rockin’

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Minister of State James Browne TD launched the 2022 Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival at a pleasant outdoors reception hosted by Dunnes Stores on the roof of Enniscorthy Castle this evening. Cllr Aidan Browne, Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, said he was delighted to be invited toContinue reading “Minister Browne gets Enniscorthy ‘Rockin’”

‘Great Weekend’ promised at Gorey Festival.

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Centre “We’re going to have a great weekend. We are really looking forward to it. It is something that we have been missing for the last few years,” said Cllr Donal Kenny, Cathaoirleach of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, and Chair of the Festival Committee speaking at the launch ofContinue reading “‘Great Weekend’ promised at Gorey Festival.”

Irish Water Enniscorthy back yard project

By Dan Walsh Low water pressure due to leaks will soon be a thing of the past for Enniscorthy homes as Irish Water’s neighbouring customers on Redmond Street, Ross Road and Duffy Hill will all benefit from a back yard service replacement project.  In the coming weeks, the ageing back yard water mains will beContinue reading “Irish Water Enniscorthy back yard project”

Jordan Gainford wins the Galway Plate

By Dan Walsh The Galway Plate is one of the legendary steeplechases first run in 1869 and the 2022 renewal was won this evening on day three of the Galway racing festival by Hewick (16/1) ridden by 21 years old Wexford jockey Jordan Gainford. Always travelling well and fighting off the presence of a looseContinue reading “Jordan Gainford wins the Galway Plate”

Investigation into Forth Mountain fire

By Dan Walsh Officers at Wexford Garda Station have launched an appeal for information to assist their investigation into the malicious fire at Carrigfoyle car park on Forth Mountain, near Barntown. A wooden structure unit which included disabled toilet facilities was completely destroyed and reduced to a pile of ashes. Gardaí believe the incident occurredContinue reading “Investigation into Forth Mountain fire”

William (58) missing from Gorey

By Dan Walsh Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 58-year-old William Ralph who is missing from his home in Gorey, since Monday. William is described as approximately 5ft 10” inches in height, of athletic build, with short grey hair and green eyes. When last seen, William was wearingContinue reading “William (58) missing from Gorey”

Vandalism strikes on Forth Mountain

By Dan Walsh The community in the Barntown area are devastated and heartbroken following an act of vandalism in which the toilets at Carrigfoyle visitor attraction were burned to the ground last night. The fire occurred sometime during the night and was only discovered this morning. “It was still smouldering this morning when I wentContinue reading “Vandalism strikes on Forth Mountain”

Lone boatman struggling in The Windy Gap

By Dan Walsh A lone boatman was observed struggling to make ground with oars whilst being blown away from the shore and the Irish Coast Guard requested the launch of Fethard RNLI at 3.30pm yesterday (Friday). Fethard RNLI’s inshore lifeboat was launched at Fethard Dock and headed to area a half a mile off TheContinue reading “Lone boatman struggling in The Windy Gap”