Category Archives: BREAKING NEWS

Workplace death at Ballythomas

By Dan Walsh An employee of Wexford County Council has been fatally injured while attending the scene of a fallen tree caused by Storm Eunice at Ballythomas in North Wexford. The accident occurred around mid-day. In a statement issued by Wexford County Council; “It is with deep regret and sadness that Wexford County Council confirmsContinue reading “Workplace death at Ballythomas”

Wexford town water supply interruption

By Dan Walsh Irish Water customers in Wexford Town who are supplied by the Newtown Water Treatment Plant are experiencing power outages causing supply interruptions in certain parts of Wexford Town. Customers in the Rowe Street, Hill Street and George’s Street areas of Wexford town are currently experiencing loss of supply or pressure issues. AnContinue reading “Wexford town water supply interruption”

Kennedy Bridge closes at midnight

By Dan Walsh As Storm Eunice progresses towards the south and east of Ireland overnight it has just been announced that the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge over the River Barrow and the N25 New Ross Bypass will close from the Glenmore Roundabout to the R733 Junction from midnight tonight. From 5am on Friday morning untilContinue reading “Kennedy Bridge closes at midnight”

Courtown/Kiltennel Walking Trail supported by Sport Ireland

By Dan Walsh Courtown Community Council are delighted to announce the Courtown/Kiltennel Walking Trail has received official accreditation from Sport Ireland following two years in development. This unique coastal heritage trail is one of the countries only wooded dune systems in Ireland and is therefore a site of ecological importance. National Parks and Wildlife haveContinue reading “Courtown/Kiltennel Walking Trail supported by Sport Ireland”

€4m in budget for Christmas Day floods

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has been informed of its 2022 allocation of €23,749,787 for regional and local road funding for Co. Wexford and included is €4 million under the category ‘severe weather’ which will cover some of the damage to roads and bridges in the Christmas Day flooding weather event. Minister for Transport,Continue reading “€4m in budget for Christmas Day floods”

Garda investigation in New Ross

Gardaí are investigating an incident that occurred at approximately 8.15pm on Saturday in the Priory Lane area of New Ross. A man in his 40s was arrested and he is currently being detained at New Ross Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. No injuries were reported during the course ofContinue reading “Garda investigation in New Ross”

Enniscorthy Castle host to textile exhibition

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle A newly curated exhibition of textiles and designs located in Enniscorthy Castle entitled The Fabric of Wexford: Industry and Innovation was launched officially this evening by Mr Sean Doyle, Chairperson of Enniscorthy Castle and the National 1798 Rebellion Centre Committee. Mr Doyle who is a former member of WexfordContinue reading “Enniscorthy Castle host to textile exhibition”

Wexford roads “need emergency assistance”

By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Deputy Johnny Mythen (Sinn Féin) used Dáil Éireann Question Time on Thursday to raise the urgent need for increased Government funding for Wexford County Council to deal with the critical situation of the chronic structurally distressed roads within the county, as verified in a report by the Local Government Audit Service.Continue reading “Wexford roads “need emergency assistance””

Motorcyclist dies in Wexford crash

A motorcyclist has died after his bike collided with a wall on the R730 Rocklands-Kerlogue road, near the turn off onto the Coolballow road, south of Wexford town. The incident occurred around 2pm and emergency services were quickly on the scene. The man, believed to be in his 30’s, was pronounced dead at the scene.Continue reading “Motorcyclist dies in Wexford crash”