By Dan Walsh The HSE/South East Community Healthcare has set up a new Covid-19 Test Centre at St. Aidan’s GAA Grounds in Ferns. Attendance is by GP referral or arrangement with the HSE. The HSE is concerned at a recent spike in confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the North Wexford area and is appealing forContinue reading “Mobile Covid-19 Test Centre in Ferns”
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New Wexford publishing house launches first book
Dan Walsh A new publishing house based in Wexford town launched its first book on Friday night. Dan Finn’s Every Second Second is the first publication from Red Books Press, based out of Red Books bookshop in St Peter’s Square. “The book is a metaphysical thriller using the Mandela Effect as its plot device,” MrContinue reading “New Wexford publishing house launches first book”
Craanford farmer is new Co-Op Chair
By Dan Walsh The newly elected Chairman of Glanbia Co-Operative Society is a well-known Wexford farmer John G Murphy, Ballinacoola, Craanford, effective from today (Thursday). Appointed to the Board in June 2010, Mr Murphy, served as Vice-Chairman since June 2nd 2017. He is also Vice-Chairman of the National Dairy Council Board. “I am honoured toContinue reading “Craanford farmer is new Co-Op Chair”
Missing Gorey girls found safe and well
By Dan Walsh The search for two missing Gorey girls, Rachel Walsh-Wolahan and Sinead Doran, has ended successfully with both girls found safe and well. The Walsh and Doran families are thankful to the Gardaí and the public who responded on social media. “The response from the public was absolutely outstanding and within minutes thereContinue reading “Missing Gorey girls found safe and well”
Father seeks whereabouts of daughter
A father has launched a public appeal on social media concerned about the whereabouts of his daughter Rachel Walsh Wolahan. He claims she has gone missing since 7pm yesterday evening (Tuesday). She is with another girl from Gorey, Sinead Doran. “They are both very vulnerable and we need urgent help from everyone to find them,”Continue reading “Father seeks whereabouts of daughter”
Mass suspended from midnight tonight
By Dan Walsh Public Masses in the Diocese of Ferns will be suspended as and from midnight tonight and will remain suspended for the duration of Level 3 of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions imposed by the government. The Bishop of Ferns, Dr. Denis Brennan has asked the faithful to approach the newly announced Level 3Continue reading “Mass suspended from midnight tonight”
Extension for Wexford Co. Council home loan scheme
By Dan Walsh Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne has confirmed to WexfordLocal.com that the mortgage payment break already in place for local authority home loan borrowers in County Wexford will be extended for those continuing to face difficulties due to the Covid-19 emergency. Borrowers under Wexford County Council’s homeContinue reading “Extension for Wexford Co. Council home loan scheme”
‘Healthy Wexford’ launch at Heritage Park
By Dan Walsh Minister Frank Feighan, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy attended the Irish National Heritage Park today to formally launch Healthy Wexford. The launch was streamed via an open access link to an online audience meaning all could attend virtually and included the launch ofContinue reading “‘Healthy Wexford’ launch at Heritage Park”
Gorey’s Niall Kennedy KO’d in Round 3
By Dan Walsh Niall Kennedy is still a world sporting hero in his native Gorey and is credited with doing his country proud despite a bruising end to his fight against Croatian Alen Babic tonight. Kennedy was no match for his opponent and was on the floor twice before the referee called a halt toContinue reading “Gorey’s Niall Kennedy KO’d in Round 3”
Fireworks seized at house in Gorey
One person has been arrested after a large quantity of fireworks, cash, watches and tobacco was seized at a house in Gorey town last night. The search was conducted under warrant as part of Operation Tombola. Gardai are advising the public “Please do not purchase fireworks from illegal unregulated sources. Serious injury may occur withContinue reading “Fireworks seized at house in Gorey”
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