By Dan Walsh There is another burst water main in Gorey town and this time it is near the R772 Dublin Road. Local Cllr Andrew Bolger has confirmed that he has been in contact with the local water engineering department and the repairs are expected to be complete around 8pm. The areas still affected includeContinue reading “More water main trouble in Gorey”
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Burst water main in Gorey…Again!
By Dan Walsh For the second time this week the water supply in Gorey town area is disrupted by a burst main. The areas affected include Raithin Cuilin, Hollyfort Road, Fort Road, Willow Park, Hunters Green, Allenwood Drive, Ashwood Grove, Cois Doire, Baile Eoghain, Woodlands Drive, Ramsfort Avenue, Creagh Demesne, Creagh, Garden City and Clonattin. Continue reading “Burst water main in Gorey…Again!”
€63,000 worth of cannabis seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized over 3kgs of cannabis with an estimated value of almost €63,000 at Rosslare Europort during routine profiling last Friday. The illegal drugs were discovered when a UK registered van that had arrived on a ferry from Fishguard, Wales was stopped and searched. The search, which was carried out withContinue reading “€63,000 worth of cannabis seized at Rosslare Europort”
Man (20s) in New Ross road crash
A man in his 20’s sustained serious injuries when his motorcycle left the road and struck a ditch on the R733 at Ballinteskin, on the New Ross to Ballyhack road. It happened shortly before midnight and only one vehicle was involved. Gardai and emergency services attended the scene. He was treated at the scene andContinue reading “Man (20s) in New Ross road crash”
Moon brings extra brightness to Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy’s Market Square was a dark place early this evening but was revived with a bright idea that activated a touch of magic – the virtual switching-on of the annual Christmas lights. Even the moon shone brightly above the rooftops and church spires as the illuminations were observed from the space stationContinue reading “Moon brings extra brightness to Enniscorthy”
Death of Enniscorthy businessman
By Dan Walsh Tributes are paid following news of the death of John Power, Carrig, Bree, founder of Power Plant Hire Ltd the well-established hire and sales business on the Old Dublin Road, Blackstoops, Enniscorthy. He passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family. John Power with his wife Joan and family returnedContinue reading “Death of Enniscorthy businessman”
Normal use of Sow drinking water resumes
By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice for the Sow Regional Public Water Supply in effect since November 12th has been lifted with immediate effect. Affected were customers in Ballymurn, Oylegate, Crossabeg, Oulart, The Ballagh, Glenbrien, Curracloe, Screen, Castlebridge and surrounding rural areas. All affected consumers on the Sow Regional Public Water Supply can nowContinue reading “Normal use of Sow drinking water resumes”
And the winner is… Kilmuckridge
By Dan Walsh Kilmuckridge are the winners of the Co-Operation Ireland IPB Insurance Pride of Place award for Islands and Coastal Communities. The great news was announced by Marty Morrissey at the Award Ceremony held online this evening. Cllr Mary Farrell said; “A wonderful achievement for our community, the District and the County. Thank youContinue reading “And the winner is… Kilmuckridge”
River Sow Boil Water Notice remains in place
By Dan Walsh Irish Water working in partnership with Wexford County Council wish to advise that the Boil Water Notice for the River Sow Regional Water Supply Scheme remains in place over the weekend. Irish Water told WexfordLocal.com, in a statement issued this evening, that works and sampling continues in order to lift the BoilContinue reading “River Sow Boil Water Notice remains in place”
Senator Byrne appointed to Brexit Committee
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Senator Malcolm Byrne has been appointed to the high-profile Seanad Brexit Committee which on behalf of the Oireachtas shall look at how Brexit is impacting on various parts of society and how legislators should respond. The twelve-member committee will look at issues as diverse as trade, agriculture, education and transport –Continue reading “Senator Byrne appointed to Brexit Committee”
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