Stolen property recovered in Wexford town

A quantity of stolen property has been recovered in Wexford town and a male, in his ‘thirties, is charged with five burglaries. Gardaí investigating a spate of burglaries in the Wexford Town area which occurred recently conducted searches in the town and recovered a number of items of stolen property. A male in his thirtiesContinue reading “Stolen property recovered in Wexford town”

Drugs and cash seized in Gorey area

By Dan Walsh A large quantity of drugs and cash were seized in Carnew and Tinahely over the weekend. Officers from the Wexford Divisional Drug Unit searched a man in the Gorey area last Saturday night and seized approximately €2,000 worth of cannabis (subject to analysis) and €2,000 in cash. Further searches in Wicklow whereContinue reading “Drugs and cash seized in Gorey area”

CEO to appear before Standards Commission

By Dan Walsh Chief Executive Officer, Mr Tom Enright, told members at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held in the Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford, that he welcomes the opportunity to robustly defend an allegation that he breached the Code of Conduct for Local Government Employees. Mr Enright is to attend an investigation hearing ofContinue reading “CEO to appear before Standards Commission”

New funding for Gorey water plant

By Dan Walsh in Gorey It was a good Friday for the residents and businesses of Gorey with the announcement from Irish Water that additional funding will be provided for the Creagh Water Treatment Plant. Irish Water has invested €100,000 on the Creagh Water Treatment Plant since August. Irish Water states that it has expeditedContinue reading “New funding for Gorey water plant”

Enniscorthy Boil Water Notice lifted

By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice issued for the Enniscorthy Public Water Supply on October 30th is now lifted with immediate effect. A statement issued this afternoon states that Irish Water and Wexford County Council wishes to notify customers on the Enniscorthy Public Water Supply that following the completion of remedial measures and theContinue reading “Enniscorthy Boil Water Notice lifted”

Has anyone seen Martin Donohoe, (29)?

By Dan Walsh Family and An Garda Siochána have launched an urgent appeal to trace the whereabouts of Martin Donohoe, (29), who was last seen a week ago. A native of Monageer, Enniscorthy, Martin is living in Cromwellsfort in Wexford town and had been working on a building site in Co. Tipperary. He has not turnedContinue reading “Has anyone seen Martin Donohoe, (29)?”

Rosslare need capacity for freight and tourism; Murphy

By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy has indicated that good news is pending for Rosslare Europort with the introduction of a new ferry route from Le Havre to Rosslare.  Speaking from Leinster House on Tuesday morning, the Deputy has said; “A new route connecting Le Havre and Rosslare is due to be announced.Continue reading “Rosslare need capacity for freight and tourism; Murphy”

Boil Water Notices for Gorey, Enniscorthy and Wexford town

By Dan Walsh An estimated 43,842 customers of Irish Water are on a Boil Water Notice after Wexford town (25,196), Enniscorthy (11,187) were added to the list by Wexford County Council today and Gorey (7,459) have been affected since Thursday. The Boil Water Notice for Wexford town has been put in place and the noticeContinue reading “Boil Water Notices for Gorey, Enniscorthy and Wexford town”

Extra bus routes for rural Wexford

By Dan Walsh There will be a 25% increase in the number of rural bus services over the next five years, under proposed plans published by the National Transport Authority (NTA) today, which seeks to increase public transport connectivity, particularly in areas outside of the country’s big cities and towns. The extra routes proposed forContinue reading “Extra bus routes for rural Wexford”

HSE should reverse Gorey healthcare decision

By Dan Walsh Public representatives in Gorey are calling on the Heath Service Executive (HSE) to reverse a decision that the popular Saturday Morning Urgent Care Service at The Palms medical practice at The Avenue, Gorey is to cease after 68 years! It is understood that the HSE have ceased payments for the Urgent CareContinue reading “HSE should reverse Gorey healthcare decision”