By Dan Walsh The Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy, this afternoon opened an on-line Book of Condolences to provide opportunity for the public to sympathise with the family of the late John Hume, former SDLP leader and Nobel Laureate. “John Hume’s contribution to Irish history has been immense and his legacy ofContinue reading “Wexford tributes to John Hume”
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€112,500 shared by Wexford towns and villages
By Dan Walsh 106 towns and villages will benefit from €2.8 million in funding with €112,500 being allocated to projects in Wexford under the Town and Villages Renewal Scheme in a package to help communities to shop, socialise and work safely in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, HeatherContinue reading “€112,500 shared by Wexford towns and villages”
Fatal road traffic collision near Camolin
A motorcyclist, in his 30s, has died in a single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred around 7 am today (Sunday) at the Frankfort Roundabout, on the N11, near Camolin. The road was closed for a time for Forensic Collision Investigators to examine the scene but has since re-opened. Gardaí at Gorey are appealing forContinue reading “Fatal road traffic collision near Camolin”
Cahore Lifeboat rescues five persons
By Dan Walsh at Cahore Cahore Inshore Rescue Service was launched around 5.30 pm this evening following a call for assistance by Dublin Coastguard to a boat in difficulty with five persons on board. The rib suffered engine trouble and was discovered drifting on the tide off Morriscastle Strand. The lifeboat Helmsman David Kavanagh andContinue reading “Cahore Lifeboat rescues five persons”
Improved car parking opens at Morriscastle
By Dan Walsh The large volume of visitors to the popular Morriscastle Beach, anticipated over the August Bank Holiday weekend, can breathe a major sight of relief that the car parking congestion of the past will be considerably alleviated after a ‘temporary car park’ opened yesterday. The matter was raised at the recent meeting ofContinue reading “Improved car parking opens at Morriscastle”
Sites sold at Enniscorthy Technology Park
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council members have responded favourably to a request, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, to the Council’s intention to sell a long-term leasehold interest in two sites at Enniscorthy Technology Park on the old St. Senan’s Hospital land at Killagoley south of the town. The matterContinue reading “Sites sold at Enniscorthy Technology Park”
Tributes to popular Wexford priest
The death has occurred of Very Rev. Hugh O’Byrne, aged 78, of Moortown, Bridgetown, who was a popular priest for more than 50 years and ministered for 22 years as parish priest of Blackwater until his retirement due to personal health issues four years ago. Many tributes have been posted on social media since newsContinue reading “Tributes to popular Wexford priest”
Truck overturned at Ferrycarrig Bridge
A 34 year old man has been seriously injured when the cattle truck he was driving went out of control and overturned at Ferrycarrig Bridge this afternoon. A number of cattle died in the collision. A parked car that was unoccupied at the time was also involved in the incident. Emergency services were quickly onContinue reading “Truck overturned at Ferrycarrig Bridge”
Ferrycarrig Bridge is closed to traffic
Ferrycarrig Bridge outside Wexford town is currently closed while Gardaí deal with a serious collision. WexfordLocal.com has been informed that a truck loaded with livestock is involved. Emergency services are at the scene. Roadusers should avoid the area over the next few hours. Traffic is quite heavy on approach in both directions.
Ivan Yates says goodbye to broadcasting
By Dan Walsh It was implied that veteran broadcaster Vincent Browne could never be replaced, but Enniscorthy’s Ivan Yates sat comfortably in his seat for the past three years, TV3 became Virgin Media and The Tonight Show became the nation’s favourite for many late night viewers of current affairs. Ivan presented his final ‘live’ showContinue reading “Ivan Yates says goodbye to broadcasting”
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