A man has died in a tragic accident at a business premises in the Park House area of New Ross yesterday (Friday) afternoon. Details are unconfirmed, but it is believed the deceased may have been a visitor to the premises when he was hit by a truck and died at the scene. Units of theContinue reading “Man dies in New Ross tragedy”
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Wexford Garda appeal for witnesses
One individual has been arrested and questioned in connection with incidents that occurred in the Spawell Road – Westgate area of Wexford town in the early hours of Sunday morning. Gardai are seeking assistance from anyone who may have observed suspicious activity in or around this area late on Saturday night or early on SundayContinue reading “Wexford Garda appeal for witnesses”
Large crowds at Wexford beaches today
By Dan Walsh Reports from Council Beach Staff indicate that there have been significant crowds at main beaches such as Ballymoney, Courtown, Morriscastle, Rosslare Strand, Strand Courtown, Duncannon and over 5,000 at Curracloe. Wexford County Council appeals to Wexford residents and visitors to refrain from visiting the main beaches if possible. The number of COVID-19 casesContinue reading “Large crowds at Wexford beaches today”
Wexford tributes to John Hume
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”
€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”
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