By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy About twenty-eight homes were flooded, twelve in Bridgetown and of eight bridges serious damaged, four of them have been wiped out entirely, following the Christmas Day torrential rainfall when more than 3.5 inches fell in 24 hours. More damage may emerge in the coming weeks as safety inspections are carriedContinue reading “Counting the cost of Christmas floods”
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Christmas floods could cost €millions
By Dan Walsh Christmas flooding across Co. Wexford is expected to cost millions of euro after numerous bridges have either collapsed or being swept away and road surfaces have been torn apart. Many roads are still closed. Enniscorthy is under water today. There is single passage through Enniscorthy with the areas of Island Road, Templeshannon,Continue reading “Christmas floods could cost €millions”
Enniscorthy prepare for tidal surge
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The next few hours are ‘batten down the hatches’ time in Enniscorthy as the river Slaney has burst its banks on both sides. A spokesperson for Wexford County Council told WexfordLocal.com that the next few hours is crucial, and the high tide will reach Enniscorthy around 11pm. There is someContinue reading “Enniscorthy prepare for tidal surge”
Enniscorthy on flood alert
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Emergency services are monitoring the rising flood waters of the River Slaney at Enniscorthy where high tide happens at 10.12pm. Templeshannon Quay is already in flood and is closed to traffic. Sandbags have been deployed. The message from the Gardaí and Wexford County Council is to avoid Enniscorthy overnight unlessContinue reading “Enniscorthy on flood alert”
CHAMPIONS; The Kinsella clan from Marshalstown
By Dan Walsh The brave and competitive Kinsella family from Marshalstown have become the second Wexford winner of Ireland’s Fittest Family and are €15,000 richer following tonight’s final shown on RTÉ 1 television. The team comprised of Dad Patrick (49) and the kids, Michael (21), David (18) and Caoimhe (15). They showed an amazing display ofContinue reading “CHAMPIONS; The Kinsella clan from Marshalstown”
Missing teenager is located
An Garda Siochana issued a statement this afternoon confirming that “Scarlet Bright has been located safe and well.” The 13 years old was last seen in Wexford town at 4pm on Wednesday evening. Gardai would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in this matter.
Missing teenager in Wexford town
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 13 years old Scarlet Bright, who was last seen in Wexford town at 4pm, yesterday (Wednesday). Scarlet is described as 5’ 5” in height, of strong build with shoulder length black hair. When last seen she was wearing all black casual clothing. Anyone withContinue reading “Missing teenager in Wexford town”
Confusion reigns around animal welfare
By Dan Walsh Over €130,000 has been allotted to animal welfare organisations in County Wexford at a time when the hunting industry has been wiped out and point-to-point racing is about to be axed due to insurance difficulties resulting in the destruction of the livelihoods of hundreds of people who have contributed with dignity andContinue reading “Confusion reigns around animal welfare”
War at sea becomes war of words at Council meeting
By Dan Walsh An incident at sea involving an Irish registered trawler, the Mary J from Kilmore Quay, who was put off her fishing grounds by the Irish Navy vessel, the William Butler Yeats, was raised at today’s meeting of Wexford County Council held in ‘the Street’ at Carricklawn Headquarters, Wexford, under Covid-19 guidelines, byContinue reading “War at sea becomes war of words at Council meeting”
Enniscorthy boil water notice is lifted
By Dan Walsh Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council wishes to notify customers on the Enniscorthy Public Water Supply that following the completion of remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results, the boil water notice which has been in place is now lifted with immediate effect. This decision follows consultation undertakenContinue reading “Enniscorthy boil water notice is lifted”
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