Courtown lifeboat call cancelled

By Dan Walsh Courtown RNLI launched on Saturday afternoon to assist the crew of a sailing vessel that encountered engine trouble off the North Beach. The lifeboat was launched at approximately 4pm. Conditions were favourable with sunny skies and a slight wind at the time. As the crew proceeded towards the yacht, they received aContinue reading “Courtown lifeboat call cancelled”

Wexford delegates return from Savannah and Atlanta

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council delegates recently visited Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, to explore new economic, educational, and cultural development opportunities for County Wexford. Led by An Cathaoirleach, Cllr Pip Breen, the delegation included Municipal District representatives, council officials, and enterprise leaders. The visit reinforced the sister city agreement with Savannah and investigated newContinue reading “Wexford delegates return from Savannah and Atlanta”

Official opening of Brennan’s Lane, New Ross

By Dan Walsh The refurbishment of Brennan’s Lane in New Ross has been officially opened. The project aims to create a safer, more accessible thoroughfare and enhance connectivity within the town, providing a space for residents, visitors, and businesses. The Brennan’s Lane refurbishment project received a €500,000 grant from the Department of Rural and CommunityContinue reading “Official opening of Brennan’s Lane, New Ross”

Announcement of Paul Kehoe’s appointment

By Dan Walsh The Board of Directors of The Wexford Food Producers Network has announced the appointment of retired Fine Gael TD for the Wexford constituency, Paul Kehoe, as the new Chairperson. Paul Kehoe, from Bree, retired in 2024 after serving Wexford constituency in Dáil Éireann for 22 years. The Wexford Food Producers Network isContinue reading “Announcement of Paul Kehoe’s appointment”

Enniscorthy festival of food and family fun

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Thousands of people squeezed into Enniscorthy town centre on the opening day of the annual Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival where a family friendly atmosphere prevailed in favourable weather conditions. The focus was on diverse food stalls offering a range of delicious treats, ensuring everyone was satisfied. There was aContinue reading “Enniscorthy festival of food and family fun”

Enniscorthy festival is already rockin’

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The 10th annual Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival was officially opened tonight in Enniscorthy Castle by James Browne, TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, followed by a spectacular Fireworks Display on The Promenade. Minister Browne praised the Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival as “a celebration of whatContinue reading “Enniscorthy festival is already rockin’”

New speed camera installed in Gorey

By Dan Walsh County Wexford’s first static speed camera will begin operating at midday tomorrow (Friday). It will be situated on the Old Dublin Road in North Gorey on the R772 near Aske, which has a maximum speed limit of 80 km per hour. Motorists detected speeding on this stretch of road from 12 noonContinue reading “New speed camera installed in Gorey”

Boat on fire in Wexford Harbour

By Dan Walsh A fire on board destroyed a small pleasure boat in Wexford Harbour today. The fire was first noticed around 4pm and huge thick black smoke billowed into the sky on the warmest day of the year so far. It has been confirmed that no one was on board the boat. The HarbourContinue reading “Boat on fire in Wexford Harbour”

2 injured in 3-vehicle crash near Clonroche

By Dan Walsh A man and a young woman are currently receiving medical treatment in hospital for severe injuries sustained in a three-vehicle collision near Clonroche. The incident occurred on the N30 at Forestwood around 2.40pm yesterday (Tuesday). A man in his 50s and a woman in her late teens were removed from the sceneContinue reading “2 injured in 3-vehicle crash near Clonroche”

Former Bishop Brendan Comiskey dies

By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of former Bishop of Ferns, Brendan Comiskey. He was aged 89. He was appointed Bishop of Ferns on April 4th, 1984, consecrated in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, on May 20th and served in the position for 18 years. Born on August 13th, 1935 in Clontibret, Co Monaghan, heContinue reading “Former Bishop Brendan Comiskey dies”