A 61-year-old man has appeared in court charged with possession of €10.6 million worth of cocaine. Michael Murphy, with an address in Co Waterford, appeared before a special sitting of Gorey District Court on Sunday evening. Detective Garda Sean Lane, of Waterford Garda Station, told the court that Murphy had been arrested in connection withContinue reading “Man, 61, charged with possession of €10.6m of cocaine at Gorey Court”
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Wexford qualifies for All Ireland drama final
By Dan Walsh It was a case of keeping the best wine till the final curtain at St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, on Saturday night where Wexford Drama Group took the honours in the South Wicklow Drama Festival Open Section and earned the coveted passport to the RTÉ All Ireland Drama finals in a few weeks’Continue reading “Wexford qualifies for All Ireland drama final”
Volunteers needed for Fleadh 2025
By Dan Walsh The 2025 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann takes place from August 3rd-10th in Wexford Town and preparations are coming together and before the official launch of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee is calling on the people of Wexford to volunteer. Over 600,000 visitors are expected to visit WexfordContinue reading “Volunteers needed for Fleadh 2025”
Enniscorthy Flood Relief remains a ‘political football’?
By Dan Walsh The Enniscorthy Flood Relief scheme was raised in Seanad Éireann yesterday (Wednesday) by Senator Cathal Byrne who brought the matter before Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform. Senator Byrne gave some background to the situation.“I thank the Minister of StateContinue reading “Enniscorthy Flood Relief remains a ‘political football’?”
Wexford to Wales undersea cable sold for €1bn
By Dan Walsh The Greenlink electricity interconnector between Great Island, Campile, in south-west Wexford and Pembrokeshire in Wales has been purchased by Equitix and Baltic Cable in a deal estimated to be worth €1 billion. The agreement with the private developers of the project, Partners Group, will take over the 504 MW electricity interconnector whichContinue reading “Wexford to Wales undersea cable sold for €1bn”
Motorcyclist (50s) dies near Taghmon
By Dan Walsh A motorcyclist has died in a single vehicle road traffic collision on the L3071 local road between Camross and Harristown Little at Poulpeasty, near Taghmon. The incident happened at around 6.50pm on Saturday. The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was taken toContinue reading “Motorcyclist (50s) dies near Taghmon”
Carnew is the place to be this week!
By Dan Walsh RTE broadcasting legend Joe Duffy was guest of honour in Carnew last night where he performed the official opening of the 18th South Wicklow Drama Festival at St. Brigid’s Hall. First on stage for the 9-night festival – it runs until Saturday, March 22nd was Bridevew Drama Group who staged The WeirContinue reading “Carnew is the place to be this week!”
New recycling service for Courtown
By Dan Walsh Courtown Community Council and Meals On Wheels Gorey have launched a new recycling collection service for users in the Courtown area supporting the Re-turn Scheme! The Re-turn Scheme is a circular economy initiative, capturing a higher quality of recycling and maximising existing resources. By reusing and recycling more effectively, it saves energyContinue reading “New recycling service for Courtown”
Launch of ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign
By Dan Walsh Wexford IFA and Wexford County Council have launched the ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign 2025, urging dog owners to be responsible. The launch took place at Knocknagapple, Gorey. IFA Deputy President Alice Doyle said dog owners have to be confronted about their failure to take responsibility for the actions of their pets. “The devastationContinue reading “Launch of ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign”
Motion calls for advancement of N11-N25
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting A motion calling for the advancement of the N11/N25 Oylegate to Rosslare Harbour project submitted by Cllrs Lisa McDonald, Garry Laffan and Ger Carthy received full support of the members at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held in the Council Chamber, County Hall. Cllr Carthy,Continue reading “Motion calls for advancement of N11-N25”
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