Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of Sean Timmons, 64 years, who is missing from the Enniscorthy area since Tuesday (yesterday). He is described as being 5’11”, with grey hair, of stocky build with blue eyes. When last seen Sean was wearing a dark grey jacket, blue jeans and a darkContinue reading “Man (64) missing from Enniscorthy area”
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Leak in Enniscorthy water supply
By Dan Walsh Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council are calling on residents of Enniscorthy to be mindful of their water usage again today as work continues to identify the location of a significant leak in the town’s water supply network that is resulting in the reservoir levels depleting. Leak detection staffContinue reading “Leak in Enniscorthy water supply”
5 Wexford students win top Texaco prizes
by Dan Walsh Five Wexford students have won top prizes in this year’s 66th Texaco Children’s Art Competition. All were winners of Special Merit Awards for artworks that Final Adjudicator, Professor Declan McGonagle said: “were imaginative and displayed high levels of skill”. They were Alannah Brennan (age 18), a pupil at Gorey Community School; Noah BatesContinue reading “5 Wexford students win top Texaco prizes”
CEIST seeks patronage of new Gorey school
By Dan Walsh Welcoming the recent announcement of a new secondary school for Gorey, the Bishop of Ferns, Dr. Denis Brennan has today written to the priests and school principals of parishes in the Gorey school catchment area. In his letter he has asked that they highlight to parents – of children in the 2ndContinue reading “CEIST seeks patronage of new Gorey school”
Death of homeless man in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh The Mayor of Wexford, Cllr Leonard Kelly has expressed sadness and described as “incredibly sad news” the lonely death of a homeless man who had been sleeping rough in the Newtown Road area of Wexford town. The body of the Polish man in his 60’s was discovered this morning. The scene wasContinue reading “Death of homeless man in Wexford town”
Ringbouys removed at Courtown Harbour
By Dan Walsh There is widespread public concern and disappointment at the news that three Ringbouys have gone missing from Courtown Harbour this morning. They are presumed maliciously removed from their moorings as the likelihood of all three removed at the same time prompts suspicion! David Swinburne, Officer-in-Charge Courtown Coast Unit told WexfordLocal.com; “The removalContinue reading “Ringbouys removed at Courtown Harbour”
€92,265 for 3 Wexford coastal projects
By Dan Walsh Three Wexford organisations will benefit from EMFF Fisheries Local Action Group funding through the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine. Total funding amounts to €92,265. Our Lady’s Island’s Community Development group will receive €64,000 towards the development of a tourist interpretive centre. St. Kearns Rowing Club, Saltmills, benefits from €22,380 forContinue reading “€92,265 for 3 Wexford coastal projects”
Man charged with €427,465 seizure at Rosslare Europort
Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in connection with the seizure by Customs Officials of €427,465 in cash at Rosslare Europort last Wednesday. The man, aged in his 30s, was arrested on Saturday, on suspicion of committing an offence contrary to Section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010,Continue reading “Man charged with €427,465 seizure at Rosslare Europort”
€427,500 seized at Rosslare Europort
Revenue officers were granted a three-month cash detention order by Judge John Cheatle at Wexford District Court this morning (Friday). This followed the seizure yesterday (Wednesday) of almost €427,500 at Rosslare Europort when, because of routine profiling and with the assistance of detector dog Flynn, Revenue officers stopped a UK registered vehicle boarding a ferryContinue reading “€427,500 seized at Rosslare Europort”
New store opens in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh A new shopping experience, Home Sav€rs Store, opened its doors at 5-8 Rafter St., Enniscorthy, this morning in a sanitised ceremony without fanfare or handshakes, just some brand coloured balloons at the entrance, due to Covid-19 restrictions. The second store in Co. Wexford (the other is in Wexford town) was officially openedContinue reading “New store opens in Enniscorthy”
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