By Dan Walsh A 40-miles sea search from Land’s End to Rosslare involving Irish and Welsh RNLI lifeboats and helicopter services from Waterford and Wales took part in a daylong search for a missing person today. It’s understood a man may have gone overboard from a Stena Line sailing from Cherbourg to Rosslare Europort thisContinue reading “Sea search for missing man off Wexford coast”
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London Wexford Association member Michael Sills has died
By Dan Walsh The London Wexford Association has announced the sad passing on Sunday morning of the well-known long serving member and President, Michael Sills, (76), who was a native of Murrintown and set up home in London in 1969. Born on February 28, 1946, Michael was a native of Murrintown, Co. Wexford resided inContinue reading “London Wexford Association member Michael Sills has died”
Rob James wins Scottish Grand National
By Dan Walsh Leading amateur jockey Rob James from Killanne rode the winner of the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr today on Win My Wings (13/2 co-fav) by seven lengths for Welsh trainer Christian Williams. James has ridden 264 winners in point-to-points and some races on the track, but his only previous winner inContinue reading “Rob James wins Scottish Grand National”
No HGV parking while waiting for the ferry!
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!”
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Wexford Council Chamber A notice of motion by Cllr John Fleming regards the Draft Plan and wind turbines was eventually withdrawn following a discussion at Monday’s March meeting of Wexford County Council at Carriglawn.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”
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