By Dan Walsh Heavy rainfall today has led to the deterioration in water quality at the water treatment plant in Ballindaggin and, consequently, Irish Water working in partnership with Wexford County Council and having consulted with the Health Service Executive, and a Boil Water Notice is being issue with immediate effect to protect the healthContinue reading “BREAKING NEWS; Boil Water Notice issued for Ballindaggin”
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Tricolor unfurled on Vinegar Hill again
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill It was cold and windy on Vinegar Hill this afternoon where Enniscorthy Municipal District Council hosted a flag raising ceremony to commemorate the 174th anniversary of the first time the Irish Tricolor were flown from the famous Enniscorthy landmark. The short ceremony was lead by Cllr Cathal Byrne, Cathaoirleach,Continue reading “Tricolor unfurled on Vinegar Hill again”
South Wexford Christmas Day floods raised in the Dáil
By Dan Walsh Wexford Deputy Paul Kehoe questioned An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, about “a wall of silence from the Minister (of Agriculture)” in relation to the extensive flooding of lands in south Wexford following torrential rainfall on Christmas Day. Deputy Kehoe was speaking during the Questions on Promised Legislation in Dáil Éireann on Wednesday. DeputyContinue reading “South Wexford Christmas Day floods raised in the Dáil”
€250,000 for Enniscorthy heritage
By Dan Walsh Deputy Paul Kehoe has today welcomed the announcement of €250,000 in funding to renovate the ground floor of a significant heritage building in Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, into a food and community hub under the Historic Towns Initiative. This funding follows a similar grant under the same scheme last year for the renovation of SlaneyContinue reading “€250,000 for Enniscorthy heritage”
Man arrested on drugs charge in Enniscorthy
A man in his 30s was arrested after heroin to the value of €5,000 was seized by Gardai in Enniscorthy yesterday. A Garda spokesperson said; “Gardaí arrested a man, aged in his 30s, following the seizure of suspected Diamorphine in Enniscorthy yesterday (Monday).” The man was detained at Wexford Garda Station. Investigation is ongoing.
Joe Dixon is Gorey’s Grand Marshal
By Dan Walsh in Gorey Ace photographer and community activist with Cycle Against Suicide, Joe Dixon is the Grand Marshal for the 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Gorey on March 17th and he proudly accepted the honour at tonight’s launch held in Browne’s Lounge, The Parade, Gorey. This will be the first parade sinceContinue reading “Joe Dixon is Gorey’s Grand Marshal”
€920,914 for four Wexford projects
By Dan Walsh Four Wexford projects will share €920,914 in funding under the Town and Village Renewal funding scheme announced this morning. NEW ROSS receives the highest amount – €500,000- and this project has two elements; Renovating Brennan’s Lane which is the main link from the town centre to the Library Park, Barrack Lane andContinue reading “€920,914 for four Wexford projects”
Body on beach case is closed
The body of a woman washed ashore in the Saleen Lane area of Kilgorman Beach in North Wexford yesterday (Wednesday) has been formally identified and the family informed. The incident is described as “a personal tragedy.” The investigation is concluded.
Council family in final farewell to Billy
By Dan Walsh at Ballyfad Wexford County Council work colleagues, officials and public representatives formed a guard of honour and lead the tributes to Billy Kinsella, (59), who was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery following Funeral Mass in The Church of Our Lady of the Nativity, Ballyfad this afternoon. The Wexford County CouncilContinue reading “Council family in final farewell to Billy”
Body discovered in North Wexford
The body of a woman in her 50s has been discovered washed onto Saleen Lane beach near Tara Hill in North Wexford. The body does not appear to have been in the water for long. Gardai and the Coastguard are at the scene.
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