By Dan Walsh A woman in her 40s has died in a fatal road traffic collision involving two cars that occurred on the R772 on the Ferns side of Scarawalsh roundabout, about five kilometres from Enniscorthy, at approximately 7.50am today. The woman, who was the driver of one car, was pronounced dead at the scene.Continue reading “Woman (40s) dies in Scarawalsh collision”
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‘Sounds of Summer’ in Orchard Peace Park
By Dan Walsh The existent doldrums around the arts and entertainment sector during the Covid-19 pandemic is set to get renewed encouragement as Enniscorthy Municipal District plans a weekend series of outdoor entertainment gigs to wrap up summer from Thursday to Sunday, August 26th to August 29th in the Orchard Peace Park. Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy MunicipalContinue reading “‘Sounds of Summer’ in Orchard Peace Park”
Equestrian disaster at Tokyo Olympics
By Dan Walsh The dream of Wexford’s Bertram Allen and his Ireland showjumping team-mates of Tokyo Olympics glory has been shattered after Ireland have taken decision to pull out of the qualifiers for the team showjumping final after Shane Sweetnam’s mount Alejandro had a horrible experience. Bertram Allen and Darragh Kenny did not compete asContinue reading “Equestrian disaster at Tokyo Olympics”
Good luck Bertram and Team Ireland
By Dan Walsh The equestrian sport eyes of the world will be focused firmly on Equestrian Park at the Tokyo Olympics this morning as Team Ireland compete for medals and the local interest surrounds the participation of Enniscorthy-born Bertram Allen. Son of Bert Allen and Geraldine Fitzgerald, Bertram celebrated his 26th birthday last Sunday andContinue reading “Good luck Bertram and Team Ireland”
Bertram Allen into Wednesday’s final
By Dan Walsh In the individual showjumping qualifier at the Tokyo Olympic Games Wexford rider Bertram Allen with his Ireland teammates Darragh Kenny and Cian O’Connor all jumped clear rounds today and all three are certain be among the 30 riders through to Wednesday’s Jumping Individual Final. The trio got around with zero penalties. O’Connor,Continue reading “Bertram Allen into Wednesday’s final”
Man (50) dies in Rosslare Harbour workplace accident
A man in his 50’s has died in a workplace accident at Baku GLS Limited in Kilrane Business Park, Rosslare Harbour. The incident occurred around 1 am today (Saturday) when the deceased was crushed beneath a load of plastic sheeting. Emergency services attended the scene. An Gardaí and the Health & Safety Authority will holdContinue reading “Man (50) dies in Rosslare Harbour workplace accident”
Traffic collision at Brownswood N11
By Dan Walsh One person was injured and taken to Wexford General Hospital with minor injuries following a two-vehicle road traffic collision on a straight stretch of road on the N11 at Brownswood, near Enniscorthy, today. The collision occurred at around 4pm when a van turning into an entrance was in collision with a carContinue reading “Traffic collision at Brownswood N11”
Major inquiry into Gorey Town Park?
By Dan Walsh A major inquiry is likely into the delay in completing works at Gorey Town Park, value for money and the escalating cost to the taxpayer and following a verbal attack on a public representative by the contractor the issue has been thrown into the public domain with renewed vigour. Cllr Joe SullivanContinue reading “Major inquiry into Gorey Town Park?”
Car failed to stop after bike crash
By Dan Walsh Gardai are investigating a serious incident in which a cyclist was knocked from his bicycle and the vehicle involved failed to remain at the scene. The incident happened shortly after 7am today at Ferrycarrig Bridge, on the outskirts of Wexford town. The vehicle involved is described a white/silver Ford Fiesta or similar.Continue reading “Car failed to stop after bike crash”
Fishermen rescued in Wexford Harbour
Three fishermen were rescued after their vessel suffered engine failure and drifted onto a sandbank close to the ‘bar’ in Wexford Harbour on Monday. After the vessel suffered engine failure the anchor snapped allowing the vessel to drift onto the sandbank. Wexford RNLI Lifeboat launched at 3.30pm on Monday and navigated through sandbanks on aContinue reading “Fishermen rescued in Wexford Harbour”
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