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”

‘Bottlegate’ strikes at Bree

By Dan Walsh At recent meetings of Wexford County Council members from all parts of the county have been complaining of increased dumping in rural areas and argue strongly that the situation is getting worse. A new approach has been discovered in the Bree area. Residents and casual walkers who use Knockduff Lane, near BreeContinue reading “‘Bottlegate’ strikes at Bree”

Gorey Town Park ‘an unmitigated disaster’

By Dan Walsh A delay in the completion of Gorey Town Park development project and the lack of governance around County Council contracts was described as “an unmitigated disaster” by the Cathaoirleach of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan, at the February meeting held today with Microsoft Teams. There was unanimity amongst members whenContinue reading “Gorey Town Park ‘an unmitigated disaster’”

Millions of cigarettes seized at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh Revenue Officers at Rosslare Europort seized approximately three million cigarettes yesterday (Monday), branded ‘L&M’, with a retail value of almost €2.1 million, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €1.6 million. The illegal cigarettes were discovered when a Polish registered articulated lorry and its accompanying trailer was stopped byContinue reading “Millions of cigarettes seized at Rosslare Europort”

Rosslare ferry service relocated to Dublin

By Dan Walsh There is a setback for ferry sailings between Rosslare Europort and Fishguard Harbour in Wales with the announcement that the MV Stena Europe, which usually runs between Fishguard and Rosslare is being relocated to the Holyhead – Dublin route to cover for another ship undergoing repair and will last for up toContinue reading “Rosslare ferry service relocated to Dublin”

Enniscorthy secures County Vaccination Centre

By Dan Walsh The renowned Riverside Park Hotel and Leisure Club beside the River Slaney at Enniscorthy is confirmed as the Vaccination Centre for County Wexford. Local Minister James Browne said that an agreement has been reached between the Riverside Hotel and the HSE to provide the County Wexford Vaccination Centre in Enniscorthy and thisContinue reading “Enniscorthy secures County Vaccination Centre”

Major blaze in Wexford town

Five units of Wexford Fire Service were called to South Main Street, Wexford, after smoke was noticed bellowing from buildings close to a car park near The Foggy Dew Bar and Guesthouse. The blaze was noticed around 9 am and residents were evacuated from the area. No injuries are reported. The street will remain closedContinue reading “Major blaze in Wexford town”

Call for funds to mend Wexford’s rural roads

By Dan Walsh A Wexford councillor is calling upon Wexford’s TDs to demand adequate funding for rural roads, which he claims “are devastated and resemble the surface of the moon despite the best efforts of the roads engineer and his work crews.” Cllr Jim Codd from the Rosslare Municipal District Council is critical of theContinue reading “Call for funds to mend Wexford’s rural roads”