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”
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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”
Wexford Boil Water Notice remains in place
By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council stated this evening (Monday) they wished to jointly remind customers supplied by the Wexford Town Public Water Supply, that the Boil Water Notice issued on Friday due to high turbidity remains in place. Ronan Walsh, Water Operations Lead for Irish Water said; “Our number one priorityContinue reading “Wexford Boil Water Notice remains in place”
Bunclody and Kilmuckridge are Gorey winners
Bunclody-Kilmyshal Drama Group (Open) and Kilmuckridge Drama Group (Confined) were the winners at the South Leinster Drama Festival which concluded in Gorey Little Theatre last night. The full result was as follows; OPEN SECTION 1st; Bunclody-Kilmyshal Drama Group; The Good Father by Christine O’Reilly. 2nd; Kilrush Drama Group. 3rd; Butt Drama Circle. CONFINED SECTION 1st;Continue reading “Bunclody and Kilmuckridge are Gorey winners”
Ukraine nationals arriving at Rosslare
Reports have emerged on social media that the Department of Justice have today (Friday) advised Wexford County Council that up to 60 Ukrainian nationals will arrive at Rosslare Europort over the weekend. They will be accommodated in Hotel Rosslare following arrival here and supports and services will be provided over the coming weeks.
BOIL WATER NOTICE for Wexford town
Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Wexford County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice for the area supplied by the Wexford Town Public Water Supply to protect approximately 20,000 people due to high turbidity. The areas affected include all customers supplied by Wexford Town Public Water Supply. Turbidity is aContinue reading “BOIL WATER NOTICE for Wexford town”
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