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”
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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”
Missing Gorey man located
By Dan Walsh Good news tonight is that William Ralph, (58), who had been reported missing from his home in Gorey, has been located safe and well. Gardaí at Gorey and William’s family wish to thank the local press and the general public for their support. No further action is necessary.
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”
Call for talks on future of banking
By Dan Walsh Following the decision of AIB to withdraw certain cash services at branches in Gorey and New Ross, Senator Malcolm Byrne, along with his Fianna Fáil parliamentary party colleagues, are looking to meet with the Minister for Finance and AIB to discuss the future of banking services. In a statement to WexfordLocal.com thisContinue reading “Call for talks on future of banking”
Penny from Boolavogue drops out!
By Dan Walsh Once favourite to become UK Prime Minister Penny Mordaunt, (49), who has created recent public interest because her ancestry is traced directly to Boolavogue, was knocked out of the Tory leadership contest today. Ms Mordaunt, born in Torquay, who is MP for Portsmouth North, has held government posts under Boris Johnson andContinue reading “Penny from Boolavogue drops out!”
Enniscorthy mourns for John Byrne, (59)
By Dan Walsh Many glowing tributes have been paid to John Byrne, (59), a popular member of the outdoor staff of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council who died suddenly while attending to his duties at the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, last Monday afternoon. Medical aid was available without delay, but efforts at resuscitation failed. The shockContinue reading “Enniscorthy mourns for John Byrne, (59)”
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