By Dan Walsh Following today’s breaking news that the Ros Tapestry is on ‘temporary move’ to Kilkenny Castle, published exclusively in WexfordLocal.com, an official statement was released by New Ross Needlecraft Ltd tonight. It reads as follows; “The Board of the Ros Tapestry wish to acknowledge the concern expressed in the campaign about the tapestryContinue reading “Board responds to Ros Tapestry exhibition”
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1,000s of litres of water saved in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Working in partnership with Wexford County Council, Irish Water’s Leakage Reduction Programme Find and Fix Scheme was stepped up in Enniscorthy in late June in a bid to tackle leakage levels around the town. The programme has been a huge success and has resulted in the saving of thousands of litres ofContinue reading “1,000s of litres of water saved in Enniscorthy”
Two persons rescued off Cahore Pier
By Dan Walsh Two persons located on an inflatable off Cahore Pier have been rescued by Cahore Inshore Lifeboat Service and brought safely to shore. The Service were tasked by Dublin Coastguard by pager alert to assist a child who had gotten into difficulty on an inflatable off Cahore Pier and on arrival at sceneContinue reading “Two persons rescued off Cahore Pier”
Tobacco and alcohol seized at Rosslare
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized 31,220 cigarettes and 31 kgs of tobacco at Rosslare Europort on Saturday. The smuggled cigarettes branded ‘John Player’, ‘L&M Blue’ and ‘Richmond’ and the tobacco branded ‘Amber Leaf’ have a combined estimated retail value of over €39,300 representing a loss to the exchequer of €31,797. As part of theContinue reading “Tobacco and alcohol seized at Rosslare”
No swimming at Duncannon beach
By Dan Walsh Do Not Swim notices have been issued for Duncannon beach after routine testing conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s Bathing Water Sampling Programme showed slightly elevated levels of bacteria. Following consultation with the HSE, the Council found it necessary to issue a Do Not Swim warning notice at the affected beach inContinue reading “No swimming at Duncannon beach”
€7m for Rosslare coastal protection
By Dan Walsh The Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Patrick O’Donovan TD, yesterday (Wednesday), visited Rosslare Strand to announce €7 million funding for further coastal protection and flood relief projects in the area. Minister O’Donovan met with local public representatives, Council officials and local business interests to seeContinue reading “€7m for Rosslare coastal protection”
James Browne appointed Minister of State
By Dan Walsh Wexford TD James Browne has been appointed Minister of State for Law Reform at the Department of Justice and Equality in place of Charles McConalogue, who was appointed Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The appointments were announced at the resumption of Dáil Éireann today by An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. MinisterContinue reading “James Browne appointed Minister of State”
Pedestrian dies in New Ross collision
Gardaí at New Ross are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian which occurred at approximately 9.50pm last night (Tuesday) on the N25 at Portersland, near New Ross. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when he was struck by a car. He was taken by ambulance to UniversityContinue reading “Pedestrian dies in New Ross collision”
Man (70) dies in road collision near New Ross
A man in his 70s has died after the tractor he was driving overturned in a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Ballinabanogue, near New Ross, around 10.15am this morning. Emergency services rushed to the scene. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene and hisContinue reading “Man (70) dies in road collision near New Ross”
Death of former Cllr Jimmy Curtis
By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy, is leading the community and county in paying tribute to former Cllr Jimmy Curtis, (82), 39 years a member of Wexford County Council, whose sad passing was announced this evening. “This evening, a true gentleman, a man who was an institution in his areaContinue reading “Death of former Cllr Jimmy Curtis”
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