By Dan Walsh Four fishermen on a Cork registered boat, the AZTEC, were rescued after their fishing vessel sank in the Barrow Estuary off the Duncannon coast today. The fishing boat was paired with a Wexford fishing vessel, drawing on the same net, when it suddenly got into difficulty and began sinking. The four fishermenContinue reading “Fishermen rescued off Duncannon”
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Body recovered from River Slaney
The body of an elderly local woman has been recovered from the River Slaney, just south of the Seamus Rafter Bridge at Enniscorthy. Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene around 11.30am after family members became concerned for the woman’s welfare. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. A post mortem will takeContinue reading “Body recovered from River Slaney”
No funding for New Ross this time!
By Dan Walsh A funding package for seven villages in Co. Wexford amounts to €795,481, but the lion’s share goes to Rosslare Municipal District, while no allocation has been made in the New Ross Municipal District. “I’m delighted to welcome significant funding from government for four villages in the Rosslare Municipal District this morning underContinue reading “No funding for New Ross this time!”
Death of popular Wexford businesswoman
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kay) Whitty of Whitford House Hotel, Wexford, which she co-founded as a bed and breakfast with her late husband, Jim, and later developed the business into a multi-award-winning family run hotel and one of the most popular in the South East. Born in 1942 in Gurteenminogue,Continue reading “Death of popular Wexford businesswoman”
All aboard at Rosslare for Dunkirk
By Dan Walsh Tomorrow (Saturday) is the first day of sailings on the new direct ferry service by Dutch shipping operator DFDS between Rosslare Europort and Dunkirk and the voyage is fully booked out, according to a company spokesperson. DFDS is launching the new six-times weekly direct service from Rosslare Europort to Dunkirk in northernContinue reading “All aboard at Rosslare for Dunkirk”
Man dies in road collision at Davidstown
By Dan Walsh A man in his late 30s has died in single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 9.25am today (Thursday) at Ballyeden, Davidstown, on the Clonroche/Wexford road (R730) just off the N30 junction at Ballymackessey. The only occupant of the car involved was pronounced dead at the scene. The body hasContinue reading “Man dies in road collision at Davidstown”
Market House doors open in January
By Dan Walsh Santa and his elves is currently occupying the magic space in front of the building, but changes are coming and the the relocation of Enniscorthy Municipal District Offices from the former Courthouse to the newly refurbished Market House in the Market Square will happen on Tuesday, January 12th. The news is welcomedContinue reading “Market House doors open in January”
Government warned of transport chaos
By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy and former IRHA President has warned that government action is needed immediately to prevent truck drivers from being stranded for Christmas, as transport chaos erupts. When asked by Claire Byrne on RTE Radio this morning if she believed drivers could be stuck in their cabs for ChristmasContinue reading “Government warned of transport chaos”
Christmas travel concerns at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh The deteriorating Covid-19 situation in the UK has prompted a ban on flights and a ban on ferries carrying passengers with effect from midnight for at least 48 hours until midnight Tuesday. The matter will be reviewed at a cabinet meeting in Dublin on Tuesday. BBC Wales is reporting that people inContinue reading “Christmas travel concerns at Rosslare Europort”
Seven stray horses on ‘death row’
By Dan Walsh Seven chipped horses have been seized in areas of New Ross and Courtown by Wexford County Council under the Control of Horses Act 1996 and Pounds Regulations 1985 and owners are invited to come forward and claim these animals by next Wednesday, December 23rd, and, in effect, save their lives because afterContinue reading “Seven stray horses on ‘death row’”
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