A 20 years old woman has died in a two vehicle collision that occurred on the Wellingtonbridge to Wexford (R733) road at the turn off for Murrintown at 6am this morning. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the second car, a woman in her 60s, was taken to Wexford General HospitalContinue reading “Woman (20) dies in road collision”
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Bank customers punished for following Covid-19 regulations
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Sinn Féin Deputy Johnny Mythen has described today’s announcement of Bank of Ireland branch closures in Taghmon and Rosslare Harbour as the wrong decision at the worst possible time for customers and staff. Deputy Mythen said; “Bank of Ireland closing over a third of its branches in the south and moreContinue reading “Bank customers punished for following Covid-19 regulations”
Bank closures shock rural Wexford
By Dan Walsh Bank of Ireland has confirmed closure of 103 branches, including two in Wexford at Rosslare Harbour and Taghmon, while a large number in North Wexford will be affected by the loss of Carnew and Tinahely in south Wicklow and Borris and Tullow in Carlow. The bank says that Covid-19 has accelerated aContinue reading “Bank closures shock rural Wexford”
Wexford business face more Brexit
By Dan Walsh Wexford businesses need to be ready for further import checks from April 1st with the introduction of new documentary import controls on certain categories of EU goods such as all products of animal origin, including all meat, dairy, fish and composite products incorporating products of animal origin, as well as regulated plantsContinue reading “Wexford business face more Brexit”
NUJ fight to protect local news
By Dan Walsh The Irish Secretary of the National Union of Journalists and Chair of the Irish South East branch have called on Iconic Newspapers to match its call for Irish government support with a change in its own attitude towards trade union recognition. Recently, editors of the company’s 24 regional titles published a letterContinue reading “NUJ fight to protect local news”
Condemnation of violent Dublin protests
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Senator Malcolm Byrne has praised the Gardai for their handling of the violent protests organised by extremist groups in Dublin at the weekend and urged tougher action against “anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine conspiracy merchants.” Senator Byrne, who faced a small anti-vaccine protest outside his office in December, told WexfordLocal.com; “What happened in DublinContinue reading “Condemnation of violent Dublin protests”
Call to make Rosslare a Tier One port
By Dan Walsh The Government Report ‘Covid-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021; The Path Ahead’, published by the Government earlier this week came before Seanad Éireann today (Friday) with the Minister for Transport, Eamonn Ryan TD, presenting an address and gauging reaction from the members. Wexford’s Senator Malcolm Byrne asked for a commitment that Rosslare EuroportContinue reading “Call to make Rosslare a Tier One port”
Gorey farewell to District Manager
By Dan Walsh Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council bade farewell to its popular District Manager of 17 months, Michael Drea, who moved to a new position with the housing department of Wexford County Council today (Monday). “We are losing our area administrator Michael Drea who is going to higher office in the housing section in WexfordContinue reading “Gorey farewell to District Manager”
Garda appeal following Camolin burglary
Gardaí in Gorey are appealing for witnesses in relation to an aggravated burglary that happened around 8.30pm on Sunday at a residence in Camolin. Three masked men entered the house and demanded money. One of these men produced a knife during the incident. A small quantity of cash and belongings were taken from the scene.Continue reading “Garda appeal following Camolin burglary”
Rescue missions on the Cahore coast
By Dan Walsh It was a busy Sunday afternoon for Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard Unit who responded to two incidents in the Cahore area. At 3.50pm the unit went to the assistance of a speedboat with three occupants that was in danger of running aground, the boat did come ashore but was recovered with the assistanceContinue reading “Rescue missions on the Cahore coast”
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