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”
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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By Dan Walsh Remnants of a fallen stonewall boundary featured in the website WexfordLocal.com in July 2021 has been replaced by a newly built pre-stressed concrete wall that adds privacy and security to the ancient St. Senan’s Hospital graveyard at Killagoley, on the outskirts of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”
Wexford water notice is lifted
By Dan Walsh Irish Water working in partnership with Wexford County Council has notified consumers that following the completion of remedial works on this supply and receipt of satisfactory monitoring results, the boil water notice which has been in place for the Wexford Town Public Water Scheme since March 11th is now lifted with immediateContinue reading “Wexford water notice is lifted”
Anger at Enniscorthy flood scheme refusal
By Dan Walsh Members and officials expressed universal anger and disappointment during today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Presentation Chamber at the decision of Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath T.D, who on March 4th, based on the advice of environmental consultants and officials, refused the River SlaneyContinue reading “Anger at Enniscorthy flood scheme refusal”
Taghmon area added to Boil Water Notice
By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice issued for Wexford Town Public Water Supply remains in place and has also been extended to include the Taghmon area due to necessary changes that will ensure a continued water supply to the area. Irish Water and Wexford County Council are continuing to assess the situation with aContinue reading “Taghmon area added to Boil Water Notice”
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