Category Archives: BREAKING NEWS

Every Wexford parish covered in book series

By Dan Walsh Two new volumes of the publication On Our Own Ground: County Wexford Parish by Parish were virtually launched today via Microsoft Teams by Dr. Patrick Prendergast, Provost, Trinity College Dublin. It follows on from volume one launched in 2013, with the launch of volumes two and three delayed due to the Covid-19Continue reading “Every Wexford parish covered in book series”

Clerical changes in Wexford Parish

By Dan Walsh Major clerical changes are imminent in Wexford Parish following today’s announcement that Fr Billy Swan, who is curate at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, is appointed Administrator in place of Fr. Aodhan Marken who becomes parish priest in Piercestown succeeding Fr. John O’Reilly, who is retiring. Fr Billy Swan, who is a nativeContinue reading “Clerical changes in Wexford Parish”

Mythen defends Wexford nurses

By Dan Walsh Wexford Sinn Féin Deputy Johnny Mythen speaking in Dail Éireann yesterday (Wednesday) defended the nurses in the current pandemic conditions and demanded that “18 students on placement in Wexford General Hospital and the other 4,000 deserve better.” “This pandemic is a time of fierce challenges, loss and sadness. We must not, however,Continue reading “Mythen defends Wexford nurses”

Call for savings option in vaccine roll out.

By Dan Walsh New Ross Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael Sheehan has called on the HSE and the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, to call up the civil authorities to assist in the roll out of the Covid-19 vaccines because he believes using “just GP’s and pharmacies is too expensive and too limited.” “I believe thatContinue reading “Call for savings option in vaccine roll out.”

Call for Covid-19 testing at Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh A passionate call to the HSE to prioritise a Test Centre and Vaccination Centre for Enniscorthy during Covid-19 was unanimously agreed at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held under public health guidelines with Microsoft Teams. Cllr Cathal Byrne noted recent Covid-19 figures when district breakdown became available that EnniscorthyContinue reading “Call for Covid-19 testing at Enniscorthy”

Air and sea search at Wexford Harbour

By Dan Walsh Wexford RNLI Lifeboat was launched at 7.42pm this evening after a few sources reported seeing a red flare in the skies above Wexford Harbour. An intensive search ensued with the Wexford RNLI crew supported by Rosslare Harbour RNLI and the Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 117. Nothing was sighted and the operation wasContinue reading “Air and sea search at Wexford Harbour”

Death of Camolin businessman

By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Tom Doyle, Coolnaleen, Camolin, who was a well-known businessman and sponsor of Wexford GAA championship games. Condolences to his family and friends on their sad loss at this time. Tom Doyle was involved in the tile business for more than 40 years and developed the business (withContinue reading “Death of Camolin businessman”

New Monday sailing from Rosslare to Cherbourg

By Dan Walsh There will be increased capacity direct to mainland Europe starting on Monday as Brittany Ferries begin the 2021 crossing between Rosslare Europort and Cherbourg two months ahead of schedule with the MV Cap Finestére replacing the Connemara while essential maintenance is being carried out. Cap Finistère, the fastest ship in the ferryContinue reading “New Monday sailing from Rosslare to Cherbourg”

Enniscorthy water leak is repaired

By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council have successfully repaired a burst water mains that affected the supply to consumers in the Enniscorthy areas of Templeshannon, Clonhaston, Fr. Murphy Park and Hempfield today. Meanwhile, Irish Water and Wexford County Council are asking homes and businesses to check for leaks in order to reduceContinue reading “Enniscorthy water leak is repaired”