By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort has issued an information statement requesting truck drivers and hauliers not to park their vehicles in neighbouring villages while waiting for access to Rosslare Europort for ferry departure deadlines. “The villages (presumably a reference to Kilrane and Tagoat) are residential and are not available for parking day or not,” saysContinue reading “No HGV parking while waiting for the ferry!”
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Local concerns about wind turbines?
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Council Chamber A notice of motion by Cllr John Fleming regards the Draft Plan and wind turbines was eventually withdrawn following a discussion at Monday’s March meeting of Wexford County Council at Carriglawn. Cllr Fleming was calling to amend Section 5.7 of Volume 10 energy contained in the Draft PlanContinue reading “Local concerns about wind turbines?”
Ballindaggin water is good again!
Dan Walsh at Wexford Council Chamber On March 9th WexfordLocal.com were informed by Irish Water that heavy rainfall led to the deterioration in water quality at the water treatment plant in Ballindaggin and a Boil Water Notice was issued with immediate effect to protect the health of 193 consumers. No more was heard! At Monday’s meetingContinue reading “Ballindaggin water is good again!”
Tony Larkin retires from Wexford County Council
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Council Chamber Today (Tuesday) was the final working day in the office at Carriglawn Headquarters for popular Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Services, Economic and Development and Planning at Wexford County Council, Tony Larkin, who has taken well-earned retirement after 42 years of public service. In-house tributes were dueContinue reading “Tony Larkin retires from Wexford County Council”
Teenager missing from Enniscorthy
Gardaí in Enniscorthy are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17 years old Gessica Batulescu, who is missing from the Enniscorthy area since Friday. Gessica is described as 5ft 5ins in height, of slim build with long black hair. When last seen she was wearing a blue jacket, black jeansContinue reading “Teenager missing from Enniscorthy”
Bunclody and Kilmuckridge are winners at Carnew
By Dan Walsh The 15th South Wicklow Drama Festival ended on Saturday night after seven successful nights in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, and the big winners are Bunclody-Kilmyshall in the Open Section and Kilmuckridge in the Confined category. Bunclody-Kilmyshall Drama Group presented The Good Father by Christina O’Reilly on Wednesday night and Kilmuckridge’s performance ofContinue reading “Bunclody and Kilmuckridge are winners at Carnew”
New wall at St Senan’s graveyard
By Dan Walsh Remnants of a fallen stonewall boundary featured in the website WexfordLocal.com in July 2021 has been replaced by a newly built pre-stressed concrete wall that adds privacy and security to the ancient St. Senan’s Hospital graveyard at Killagoley, on the outskirts of Enniscorthy. Members of the local community drew attention to theContinue reading “New wall at St Senan’s graveyard”
Charged with theft in Gorey
By Dan Walsh A female was arrested and charged with theft and handling stolen property after Gardaí recovered €3,000 worth of property under ‘Operation Thor’ as part of an ongoing investigation into organised thefts across Co. Wexford. Gardaí from the Detective and Uniform Units in Gorey recently conducted a search under warrant of an addressContinue reading “Charged with theft in Gorey”
Man (80s) dies in New Ross collision
A male pedestrian in his 80s has died following a road traffic collision involving a car at Knockavilla, New Ross, around 7.30pm yesterday. He was taken to University Hospital Waterford, where he later died. No other injuries were reported in the incident. The road is closed for a technical examination and local diversions are inContinue reading “Man (80s) dies in New Ross collision”
Farewell Wexford historian Nicky Furlong
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Furlong, (93), Drinagh, Wexford, who enjoyed a distinguished career as an author, historian, playwright, lecturer and journalist, to name a few of his lifetime’s involvement. Born in 1929, and an only son, Nicky grew up on his family’s farm at Mulgannon and Kellystown, Drinagh, withContinue reading “Farewell Wexford historian Nicky Furlong”
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