Category Archives: BREAKING NEWS

Fishing boat crew assisted by lifeboat

By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI responded this morning (Monday) to help the crew of a 10-metre fishing boat with a fouled propeller south of the Saltee Islands. The Irish Coast Guard requested the volunteer crew to launch their all-weather Tamar class lifeboat RNLB Killarney at 8.55am. Coxswain Aidan Bates and four crew members promptlyContinue reading “Fishing boat crew assisted by lifeboat”

Teenager missing from Rosslare

By Dan Walsh The Gardaí are requesting the public’s help in locating a missing teenager. Jack Mason, 15, has been missing from Rosslare, Co. Wexford since Friday, March 7th. Jack is described as being around 6 feet tall, with a stocky build, black hair and blue eyes. He was last seen in the North MainContinue reading “Teenager missing from Rosslare”

Are you coming to Wexford for Fleadh 2025?

By Dan Walsh Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and language events, returns to Wexford Town and 650,000 are expected to attend the week-long event from August 3rd to the 10th. The Fleadh Executive Committee are reaching out to Wexford homeowners who can offer a variety of accommodations to rent,Continue reading “Are you coming to Wexford for Fleadh 2025?”

Reopening of Spike Bridge is a priority

By Dan Walsh Concerns about the future of a popular Wexford Walking Trails route have been alleviated by Coillte’s statement today that “reopening Spike Bridge is a priority.” Coillte Communications has released the following statement in response to an enquiry from WexfordLocal.com regarding a story published on February 26th:   “Coillte wishes to inform theContinue reading “Reopening of Spike Bridge is a priority”

European Harbour Masters visit to Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh A 20-strong delegation of Harbour Masters from across Europe, including representatives from Portsmouth, the Port of Dover, Ystad, Jersey, and the Port of Tyne, visited Rosslare Europort on Wednesday to witness digital transformation in live operation.  The purpose of the visit was to showcase Rosslare Europort’s SmartPort technology, a key component ofContinue reading “European Harbour Masters visit to Rosslare Europort”

Returning to nature on church grounds!

By Dan Walsh The Wexford Parish Care for the Earth group and Wexford County Council Environmental Department staff, Cliona Connolly and Claire Goodwin met with Bishop Ger Nash and the Diocesan priests recently.  The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a ‘Returning to Nature’ project for Wexford parishes. “Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Laudato Si’ On CareContinue reading “Returning to nature on church grounds!”

Joe Duffy to open Drama Festival

By Dan Walsh RTE presenter Joe Duffy will officially open the 18th South Wicklow Drama Festival at St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, from March 14th to March 22nd.   Details were announced at the festival launch in Jim Byrne’s Lounge, Carnew, on Thursday night. The festival was launched by Linda Dunne, a retired School Principal ofContinue reading “Joe Duffy to open Drama Festival”

Ballyfad School is set to close

By Dan Walsh Ballyfad National School near Inch, Gorey, will close after this academic year. After thorough consultation among Bishop Ger Nash as Patron, Very Rev. Denis Browne as Single Manager, and other key stakeholders, this decision has been reached. The current School Principal, Ms. Anne Ryan, will be retiring at the end of theContinue reading “Ballyfad School is set to close”

Wexford TD announces loss of his mother

By Dan Walsh Condolences to Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, recently elected TD for Wicklow-Wexford, on the sad passing of his mother. Eileen O’Sullivan (née Gibbons) passed peacefully at Wexford General Hospital on Saturday at 97 years old. Deputy Ó Súilleabhain announced on social media, “This wonderful lady, our beloved mother Eileen O’Sullivan of Pallas, Gorey,Continue reading “Wexford TD announces loss of his mother”