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”
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€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”
‘Do Not Swim’ notices at 3 Wexford beaches
By Dan Walsh Do Not Swim notices have been erected at Ballymoney North (Blue Flag and Identified Bathing Beach), Duncannon (Identified Bathing Beach) and Booley Bay Beach (Green Coast each) after routine testing conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s bathing water sampling programme showed breaches of the mandatory levels for E.coli and Intestinal Enterococci atContinue reading “‘Do Not Swim’ notices at 3 Wexford beaches”
43 premises without power in Clonroche
By Dan Walsh Forty-three customers are without power tonight in the Clonroche area and ESB Networks estimate it may be 10.45am tomorrow before service is fully restored. The fault was first reported at 10.40pm. Earlier tonight 97 premises in the Mulgannon district of Wexford town were without power as crews from ESB Networks worked toContinue reading “43 premises without power in Clonroche”
Almost 100 without power in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Ninety-seven premises in the Mulgannon district of Wexford town are without power tonight as crews from ESB Networks are currently working to repair two separate faults. A fault reported at 6.43 pm is affecting 15 customers and it is hoped to have power restored at 11.30pm. A second fault in the sameContinue reading “Almost 100 without power in Wexford town”
Storm Ellen set to impact on the South-East
By Dan Walsh Storm Ellen will produce severe impacts in places this evening and tonight. A cloudy day, with outbreaks of rain. Patches of mist will develop on hills and in coastal areas. The rain will gradually clear later this afternoon, with another band of heavy rain spreading from the south in the evening. EasterlyContinue reading “Storm Ellen set to impact on the South-East”
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