Woman dies in Waterford-New Ross crash

By Dan Walsh A woman has died and four others injured in a head-on collision on the N25 Waterford-New Ross road near Glenmore at about 6.30pm this evening. The N25 is currently closed at Glenmore and is expected to remain closed overnight. Gardaí are advising motorists to plan their journeys accordingly.

IMPORTANT UPDATE on Coolgreany Water Supply

By Dan Walsh In a statement issued this afternoon Irish Water has provided an update on the Boil Water Notice issued for Coolgreany Public Water Supply with the addendum; “WATER HELD IN STORAGE OR BOTTLED FROM SUNDAY SHOULD ALSO BE BOILED BEFORE USE.” “Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council wishes to adviseContinue reading “IMPORTANT UPDATE on Coolgreany Water Supply”

Boil Water Notice issued for Coolgreany

By Dan Walsh All consumers on the Coolgreany Public Water Supply are informed that Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council has issued a Boil Water Notice with immediate effect to protect their health. In a statement issued by Irish Water this afternoon; “Due to a risk of potentially inadequately disinfected water entering the supply and followingContinue reading “Boil Water Notice issued for Coolgreany”

Enniscorthy achievers honoured last night

By Dan Walsh at Riverside Park, Enniscorthy A number of clubs and individuals were honoured at a Civic Recognition Evening as guests of Cllr Cathal Byrne, Cathaoirleach, and members of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, last night. Cllr Byrne said the aim of the occasion was “to honour people fromContinue reading “Enniscorthy achievers honoured last night”

Two arrested in Enniscorthy drugs bust

By Dan Walsh Two persons have been arrested after Chloromethcathinone and Herbal Cannabis with an estimated value of €118,450 was seized by Revenue Officers during a search of a premises in the Enniscorthy area. Under ‘Operation Tara’ as part of ongoing investigations targeting persons suspected to be involved in organised crime in the Enniscorthy area,Continue reading “Two arrested in Enniscorthy drugs bust”

Gorey water resumes normal use

By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council has issued a statement this evening notifying customers on the Gorey Public Water Supply that following the completion of remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results, the Boil Water Notice which has been in place is lifted with immediate effect. This decision follows consultationContinue reading “Gorey water resumes normal use”

Water updates for Wexford and Gorey

By Dan Walsh Eamonn Hore, Director of Water Services at Wexford County Council has issued a statement this morning updating the situation regarding Boil Water Notices in Wexford town and Gorey. The Boil Water Notice for Wexford town has now been lifted following consultation with Irish Water and the HSE. The notice in place since OctoberContinue reading “Water updates for Wexford and Gorey”

Wexford town Boil Water Notice lifted

By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice on the Wexford Town Public Water Supply since October 30th is “now lifted with immediate effect.” A statement issued this afternoon said; “Irish Water and Wexford County Council wishes to notify customers on the Wexford Town Public Water Supply that following the completion of remedial measures and the receipt ofContinue reading “Wexford town Boil Water Notice lifted”

No murals on the walls of Gorey

By Dan Walsh Plans for the Centenary Programme was controversial amongst members at today’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in the Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge, where Cathaoirleach Cllr Pip Breen was on hand to calm matters. Prior to the meeting, Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabhain claims he contacted his Council colleagues seeking theirContinue reading “No murals on the walls of Gorey”

Plans for Enniscorthy’s River Walk

By Dan Walsh Today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council chaired by An Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Cathal Byrne and held in the Presentation Centre, Convent Road, learned that an application was submitted to the Department of Rural and Community Development for works at the River Walk south of the town. The project would involve theContinue reading “Plans for Enniscorthy’s River Walk”