UPDATE; Sunday, March 29th; Rajath Kashyap has been found safe and well. No further action is required. An Garda Siochana thanks the media and public for their help. Gardaí are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating Rajath Kashyap, (31 Years), who is reported missing from his home in Gorey, Co. Wexford, since Saturday 28thContinue reading “Gorey man found safe and well”
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New footpath halts at river crossing
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Council meeting The footpath from Gorey to Courtown has finally reached Ballinatray Bridge, and the Council discussed how to cross the Ounavarra river at last Tuesday’s Gorey Kilmuckridge meeting. Cllr Donal Kenny was in the chair. I will provide an update later in this report, but currently, the CouncilContinue reading “New footpath halts at river crossing”
Barntown teenager is safe and well
UPDATE; Sarah Louise Doyle (16), who was reported missing from Barntown, Co. Wexford since Wednesday 25th March 2026, has been located safe and well. Gardaí would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance. No further media action is required. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of SarahContinue reading “Barntown teenager is safe and well”
Enniscorthy retail goes digital
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The formal launch of Enniscorthy Digital Retail Village scheme took place in Enniscorthy Castle last night. District Manager Claire Lawless welcomed the invited attendance and stated that over the past three months retailers have been engaging and learning, and most importantly, growing. “This event is a chance to highlightContinue reading “Enniscorthy retail goes digital”
Repair crews in safety scare
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting A section of the road surface on Esmonde Road at Killagoley, Enniscorthy, remains severely damaged following flooding seven or eight weeks ago, and the matter was raised at today’s Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting. The meeting was shocked to learn that road workers assigned to repairsContinue reading “Repair crews in safety scare”
Yacht in trouble off Kilmuckridge
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI has come to the assistance of a lone sailor who alerted the Irish Coast Guard that his yacht was in difficulty off the Kilmuckridge coast. Arriving on scene it was discovered that the yacht had developed engine trouble and, fortunately, the crew were able to fix the problem, andContinue reading “Yacht in trouble off Kilmuckridge”
Welcome for 10-bed Mental Health Unit
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Mental Health Working Group has welcomed the commitment by Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Mary Butler TD to advance the development of a new 10-bed Specialised Community Mental Health Unit for County Wexford. Chairperson, Cllr AoifeRose O’Brien said the Group had previously engaged with HSE regionalContinue reading “Welcome for 10-bed Mental Health Unit”
Challenges faced by fishing sector
By Dan Walsh at Kilmore Quay The fishing industry faces challenges from unpredictable weather, reduced EU quotas, and the existence of different quotas for boats using the same fishing grounds. I visited Kimore Quay today, where there are 23 trawlers and 25 lobster boats. Add the shoreline facilities and fishing supports around 500 jobs andContinue reading “Challenges faced by fishing sector”
Celebrating National Tree Week
By Dan Walsh An Cathaoirleach, Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan presented trees to members of Castletown Development Group to celebrate National Tree Week, an annual event organised by the Tree Council of Ireland in partnership with Coillte. This year marks 40 years of National Tree Week, the theme “Growing a Greener Future Together” reflectsContinue reading “Celebrating National Tree Week”
Crowds gather for Fethard parade
By Dan Walsh at Fethard-on-Sea Large crowds gathered along Fethard-on-Sea’s main street today for the early St. Patrick’s Day parade, celebrating community spirit, culture and pride in tradition. St. Patrick himself walked the route ahead of St. Mogue’s GAA supporters. An Garda Siochána and volunteers assisted stewarding during this family experience. The Irish Coast GuardContinue reading “Crowds gather for Fethard parade”
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