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Book your seats for the Wexford Opera Festival

By Dan Walsh We are only about eight weeks away from the opening of the 74th Wexford Opera Festival when world-class opera returns to Wexford town at the National Opera House. The festival opens with the traditional fireworks on Wexford Quay on Friday, October 17th and conclude on Saturday, November 1st.   This year’s line-upContinue reading “Book your seats for the Wexford Opera Festival”

New maritime monument at St Kearns, Saltmills

By Dan Walsh A new maritime monument featuring the propeller of the SS Portláirge which is Ireland’s last operational steam-powered dredger, has been unveiled by Saltmills & St Kearns Community Group as a contribution to National Heritage Week. The propeller, salvaged in 2023, was permanently installed  and officially launched on the Shore Road, overlooking BannowContinue reading “New maritime monument at St Kearns, Saltmills”

Man (50s) arrested after €3m drug bust

By Dan Walsh A man in his 50s has been arrested following a seizure of drugs worth over €3 million by Revenue Officers at Rosslare Europort on Saturday. Approximately 150.6kgs of suspected herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €3,012,000 was seized by Revenue Officers following the search of a truck which had disembarked fromContinue reading “Man (50s) arrested after €3m drug bust”

€1.9m drug seizure in New Ross

By Dan Walsh A man in his 40’s was arrested after Gardaí seized almost €1.9 million worth of cocaine and cannabis during a search operation of a premises in New Ross on Friday. The search was carried out by members attached to the Wexford Crime Unit. 89kg of cannabis with an estimated value of €1.76Continue reading “€1.9m drug seizure in New Ross”

‘Do Not Swim’ at Ballymoney Beach

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has posted “Do Not Swim” notices at Ballymoney Beach, Gorey, Co. Wexford. The latest sampling conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the Beach. Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary to issue “Do not swim” warningContinue reading “‘Do Not Swim’ at Ballymoney Beach”

Cliona’s big night at Rose of Tralee

By Dan Walsh The world famous Rose of Tralee contest takes place tonight (Monday) and tomorrow night (Tuesday) and viewing is available from 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. The Wexford Rose, Cliona O’Leary (26), from Boolavogue, is the last of 18 Roses on stage with Daithí Ó Sé tonight (Monday) and the wholeContinue reading “Cliona’s big night at Rose of Tralee”

Wexford Water Conservation Order still active

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann informs customers in Wexford that a Water Conservation Order (hosepipe ban) remains in effect in County Wexford until September 16th. The restrictions include the use of garden hoses and other non-essential water uses.  The Order was put in place following a long period of dry weather combined with high demand,Continue reading “Wexford Water Conservation Order still active”

Search for missing Wexford teenager

By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Wexford are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing teenager Abbie Reid. The 14-year-old, who was reported missing from her home at Duncormick on Friday, August 8th, is approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a medium build, brown eyes and long brown hair. When last seen, Abbie was wearingContinue reading “Search for missing Wexford teenager”

€309,457 for outdoor projects in County Wexford

By Dan Walsh North Wexford – South Wicklow Fine Gael TD Brian Brennan welcomed €309,457 in funding for Wexford outdoor recreation projects announced Thursday under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The eight projects announced include enhancement works on walking and cycling trails, improvements to signage, provision of parking and trail furniture, improvements to accessibility andContinue reading “€309,457 for outdoor projects in County Wexford”