By Dan Walsh The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) has released its preliminary findings into a crash landing on a beach near Carnsore Point, Co. Wexford, on September 23rd 2021, in which, fortunately, all persons on board survived. The twin-engine aircraft, a Partenavia P68 Victor, with one Pilot and three passengers on board, departed WaterfordContinue reading “Investigation into Carne plane crash”
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Enniscorthy gets replacement water mains
By Dan Walsh Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council have begun works to replace 1,650 metres of problematic water mains in Enniscorthy. The works are taking place between Edermine (Spring Hill) and Vinegar Hill, on Cluain Dara, Esmonde Road, through a brown field site to Drumgoold Road and continue on the pedestrianContinue reading “Enniscorthy gets replacement water mains”
€20,000 cannabis seized in Bree
By Dan Walsh One male has been arrested in Bree following the discovery of approximately €20,000 worth of cannabis seized last weekend after a number of searches were conducted across County Wexford under warrants issued under the Misuse of Drugs Act by the Divisional Drug Unit supported by Detective and Uniform Units. In Bree, oneContinue reading “€20,000 cannabis seized in Bree”
Body recovered from the River Barrow
By Dan Walsh The search for a missing person on the River Barrow in the vicinity of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge, south of New Ross, concluded yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon with the discovery of a male person. While awaiting formal identification, the body is believed to be that of Martin Donohoe, (29), whose vehicle wasContinue reading “Body recovered from the River Barrow”
Stolen property recovered in Wexford town
A quantity of stolen property has been recovered in Wexford town and a male, in his ‘thirties, is charged with five burglaries. Gardaí investigating a spate of burglaries in the Wexford Town area which occurred recently conducted searches in the town and recovered a number of items of stolen property. A male in his thirtiesContinue reading “Stolen property recovered in Wexford town”
Drugs and cash seized in Gorey area
By Dan Walsh A large quantity of drugs and cash were seized in Carnew and Tinahely over the weekend. Officers from the Wexford Divisional Drug Unit searched a man in the Gorey area last Saturday night and seized approximately €2,000 worth of cannabis (subject to analysis) and €2,000 in cash. Further searches in Wicklow whereContinue reading “Drugs and cash seized in Gorey area”
CEO to appear before Standards Commission
By Dan Walsh Chief Executive Officer, Mr Tom Enright, told members at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held in the Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford, that he welcomes the opportunity to robustly defend an allegation that he breached the Code of Conduct for Local Government Employees. Mr Enright is to attend an investigation hearing ofContinue reading “CEO to appear before Standards Commission”
New funding for Gorey water plant
By Dan Walsh in Gorey It was a good Friday for the residents and businesses of Gorey with the announcement from Irish Water that additional funding will be provided for the Creagh Water Treatment Plant. Irish Water has invested €100,000 on the Creagh Water Treatment Plant since August. Irish Water states that it has expeditedContinue reading “New funding for Gorey water plant”
Enniscorthy Boil Water Notice lifted
By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice issued for the Enniscorthy Public Water Supply on October 30th is now lifted with immediate effect. A statement issued this afternoon states that Irish Water and Wexford County Council wishes to notify customers on the Enniscorthy Public Water Supply that following the completion of remedial measures and theContinue reading “Enniscorthy Boil Water Notice lifted”
Has anyone seen Martin Donohoe, (29)?
By Dan Walsh Family and An Garda Siochána have launched an urgent appeal to trace the whereabouts of Martin Donohoe, (29), who was last seen a week ago. A native of Monageer, Enniscorthy, Martin is living in Cromwellsfort in Wexford town and had been working on a building site in Co. Tipperary. He has not turnedContinue reading “Has anyone seen Martin Donohoe, (29)?”
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