By Dan Walsh Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized 315kgs of ‘roll your own’ tobacco yesterday (Thursday). The tobacco branded ‘Flandria Golden Blend’ had an estimated retail value of more than €197,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €162,000. The discovery was made when Revenue officers, with the assistance of detector dogContinue reading “€197,000 of ‘roll your own’ seized at Europort”
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Gorey motorcyclist (22) has died
By Dan Walsh A 22 year old motorcyclist from Gorey who was in a critical condition from injuries sustained in a serious road traffic collision on the N2, in Co. Louth, last Saturday, has since passed away. He is named as Finlay Power from Annagh, Hollyfort, Gorey. Finlay Power (22) was taken to Our LadyContinue reading “Gorey motorcyclist (22) has died”
Bishop Nash promises to work with parish communities
By Dan Walsh at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy Bishop Ger Nash has become the 81st Bishop of Ferns, successor to Bishop Denis Brennan, and ordained today in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, by the Most Revd Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin, assisted by Most Rev. Denis Brennan, Bishop Emeritus of Ferns, and Most Revd Fintan Monahan,Continue reading “Bishop Nash promises to work with parish communities”
Episcopal Ordination of Fr Ger Nash today
By Dan Walsh Today is an historic occasion for the Diocese of Ferns as Fr Ger Nash is honoured at the Episcopal Ordination ceremony at 3pm in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, as he becomes the 81st Bishop of Ferns. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the numbers allowed to attend is strictly controlled, however, coverage can beContinue reading “Episcopal Ordination of Fr Ger Nash today”
Murder investigation into Gorey teenager’s death
By Dan Walsh Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after the body of a Gorey teenager was discovered in the driveway of a house on the Trim Road in Enfield, Co. Meath, around 8.30am yesterday (Friday) morning. Gardai said Conor O’Brien, (19), sustained a single gunshot wound. No firearm was discovered at the scene whenContinue reading “Murder investigation into Gorey teenager’s death”
Gardaí honoured for bravery in Rosslare Harbour bank raid
By Dan Walsh Two members of An Garda Siochána who confronted a masked suspect and removed a balaclava from his face during an armed raid on the Bank of Ireland branch in Rosslare Harbour on August 19th 2016 have each been awarded the Bronze Scott Medal. Garda Barry Hennessy from Wexford Garda Station and GardaContinue reading “Gardaí honoured for bravery in Rosslare Harbour bank raid”
Three people rescued from Wexford Harbour
By Dan Walsh Three people were rescued by Wexford RNLI this morning (Wednesday) after their powerboat suffered engine failure in Wexford Harbour. The volunteer crew launched the inshore lifeboat at 10.12am and arrived at the scene to assess the situation at 10.17am. When on scene the crew spoke to the people who were all inContinue reading “Three people rescued from Wexford Harbour”
Bishop Ger Nash’s Episcopal Ordination
By Dan Walsh The Episcopal Ordination of Fr Ger Nash as Bishop of Ferns takes place on Sunday, September 5th, in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, at 3pm. Normally, it would be a major civic and church event endorsed by the community in a spirit of celebration and achievement and the beginning of a new chapterContinue reading “Bishop Ger Nash’s Episcopal Ordination”
‘Roll Your Own’ seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized over 1,100kgs of ‘roll your own’ tobacco, because of routine profiling, yesterday (Thursday). The tobacco branded ‘West Red’ and ‘John Player Special Black’ has a retail value of approximately €692,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of around €570,000. The tobacco was discovered when officers,Continue reading “‘Roll Your Own’ seized at Rosslare Europort”
€89,000 worth of alcohol seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Following routine profiling aimed at identifying alcohol products that may be diverted onto the Irish market without payment of the relevant tax and duties due, Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized over 4,000 litres of Prosecco and 320 litres of wine, last Friday. The alcohol products were seized following the search ofContinue reading “€89,000 worth of alcohol seized at Rosslare Europort”
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