Bertram Allen into Wednesday’s final

By Dan Walsh In the individual showjumping qualifier at the Tokyo Olympic Games Wexford rider Bertram Allen with his Ireland teammates Darragh Kenny and Cian O’Connor all jumped clear rounds today and all three are certain be among the 30 riders through to Wednesday’s Jumping Individual Final. The trio got around with zero penalties. O’Connor,Continue reading “Bertram Allen into Wednesday’s final”

Man (50) dies in Rosslare Harbour workplace accident

A man in his 50’s has died in a workplace accident at Baku GLS Limited in Kilrane Business Park, Rosslare Harbour. The incident occurred around 1 am today (Saturday) when the deceased was crushed beneath a load of plastic sheeting. Emergency services attended the scene. An Gardaí and the Health & Safety Authority will holdContinue reading “Man (50) dies in Rosslare Harbour workplace accident”

Traffic collision at Brownswood N11

By Dan Walsh One person was injured and taken to Wexford General Hospital with minor injuries following a two-vehicle road traffic collision on a straight stretch of road on the N11 at Brownswood, near Enniscorthy, today. The collision occurred at around 4pm when a van turning into an entrance was in collision with a carContinue reading “Traffic collision at Brownswood N11”

Major inquiry into Gorey Town Park?

By Dan Walsh A major inquiry is likely into the delay in completing works at Gorey Town Park, value for money and the escalating cost to the taxpayer and following a verbal attack on a public representative by the contractor the issue has been thrown into the public domain with renewed vigour. Cllr Joe SullivanContinue reading “Major inquiry into Gorey Town Park?”

Car failed to stop after bike crash

By Dan Walsh Gardai are investigating a serious incident in which a cyclist was knocked from his bicycle and the vehicle involved failed to remain at the scene. The incident happened shortly after 7am today at Ferrycarrig Bridge, on the outskirts of Wexford town. The vehicle involved is described a white/silver Ford Fiesta or similar.Continue reading “Car failed to stop after bike crash”

Fishermen rescued in Wexford Harbour

Three fishermen were rescued after their vessel suffered engine failure and drifted onto a sandbank close to the ‘bar’ in Wexford Harbour on Monday. After the vessel suffered engine failure the anchor snapped allowing the vessel to drift onto the sandbank. Wexford RNLI Lifeboat launched at 3.30pm on Monday and navigated through sandbanks on aContinue reading “Fishermen rescued in Wexford Harbour”

Irish Water asks Wexford public to reduce water usage

By Dan Walsh With a high-temperature weather advisory issued across the country, Irish Water is continuing to urge the public to conserve water to ensure a consistent supply for all during this busy time. Demand for drinking water has increased very significantly in many supplies across Wexford. At the same time, due to the dry weatherContinue reading “Irish Water asks Wexford public to reduce water usage”

Night time water restrictions in Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County County Council wishes to advise of night time restrictions on the Enniscorthy Water Supply due to increased demand and a drop in level of the reservoir. The night time restrictions are essential to ensure homes and businesses have sufficient supply during the daytime. TheContinue reading “Night time water restrictions in Enniscorthy”

Draft County Development Plan goes forward

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has decided not to take advantage of an optional Ministerial Act to delay the draft County Development Plan by one year and instead to press forward with the Plan. This decision was made at last Monday’s monthly meeting of the Council held with Microsoft Teams in line with Covid-19Continue reading “Draft County Development Plan goes forward”

Council approves 10% increase in Local Property Tax

By Dan Walsh An overwhelming majority of members voted in favour of an increase of 10% in the Local Property Tax 2022 thus retaining the local variation at the same level when the Local Property Tax Variation report came up for discussion at today’s July meeting of Wexford County Council held with Microsoft Teams inContinue reading “Council approves 10% increase in Local Property Tax”