By Dan Walsh DO NOT SWIM notices have been posted at five Wexford beaches – Ballymoney North, Carne, Morriscastle, Rosslare Harbour and St. Helens beaches. The latest sampling conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the beaches. Following consultation with the HSE, itContinue reading “Swimming ban at 5 Wexford beaches”
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Alleged attack on Templeshannon Quay
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy A man was rushed to hospital today following an incident opposite the Bus Stop on Templeshannon Quay, Enniscorthy, this afternoon. His injuries are unknown. A seating area beside the River Slaney was cordoned off to the public for a period of time around 1pm and Gardaí were on the scene.Continue reading “Alleged attack on Templeshannon Quay”
Crime figures climb in Riverchapel!
By Dan Walsh Crime figures have reached a new high in North Wexford after two ladders were stolen in a mid-day break-in and theft at a premises in Riverchapel, Courtown. Gardái in Gorey are investigating. A break-in occurred between 12 noon and 1.30pm at Etchingham Heights housing estate in Riverchapel. A door was kicked in,Continue reading “Crime figures climb in Riverchapel!”
Expressway travel plans for the Fleadh
By Dan Walsh Enjoy the craic and plan your journey to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 in Wexford town, August 3rd-10th, travelling with Expressway Route 2. Andrew Yates, Head of Expressway, Bus Éireann said: “Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is a wonderful celebration of our rich culture, heritage, music and community spirit and we are delighted thatContinue reading “Expressway travel plans for the Fleadh”
Man charged with €1.6m Ballycarney drugs haul
A 46-year-old man has been charged in connection with a €1.6m drugs haul at Tincurry, Ballycarney, last Friday. Vincent Fanning of Slaney Drive, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, appeared before Judge Kevin Staunton at a special sitting of Gorey District Court. Mr Fanning was charged with possession of a controlled drug for the purpose of selling or supplyContinue reading “Man charged with €1.6m Ballycarney drugs haul”
World record achieved at Rathangan Country Fair
By Dan Walsh at Rathangan Country Fair A century of various crop harvesting methods was staged as a successful world record attempt at the annual Rathangan Country Fair, specially titled A Century of Harvest, held today in summer conditions at Rathangan village in south Wexford. Fourteen methods of harvesting the grain crops from the 20thContinue reading “World record achieved at Rathangan Country Fair”
€1.6m worth of drugs seized
By Dan Walsh Around 80 kilos of Herbal Cannabis with an estimated street value of €1.6 million (pending analysis) was seized after a van was intercepted by Gardaí at Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, yesterday (Friday). A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene and is being held at a Garda Station in the east ofContinue reading “€1.6m worth of drugs seized”
Gorey hosting festival this weekend
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Market House Festival The music is playing from the big stage on the Main Street, Gorey, tonight, as the 2025 Market House Festival gets into the rhythm and a large crowd is present. There was no formal opening ceremony, it was straight into the music. Live music, arts and familyContinue reading “Gorey hosting festival this weekend”
Civic Reception for Wexford FAI Cup champions
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle A Civic Reception marking Wexford Football League team’s historic victory in the 2025 FAI Oscar Traynor Cup was held in Enniscorthy Castle tonight with proceedings headed by Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan. Under Manager Willie Peare it was only the second time in history that WexfordContinue reading “Civic Reception for Wexford FAI Cup champions”
Shannon Way Project officially launched
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, accepted an invitation from Enniscorthy Community Alliance and performed the official launch of The Shannon Way Project at the green on Armstrong’s Range, Enniscorthy, this evening. The Shannon Way Project is a dynamic community-led effort to rejuvenate Enniscorthy East through environmental andContinue reading “Shannon Way Project officially launched”
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