A man in his 30s was arrested and detained at Wexford Garda Station after the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded to Wolfe Tone Villas in Wexford town on Friday evening. Around 7pm, residents noticed armed soldiers helping Gardaí seal off part of the estate. Homes were evacuated as a precaution, and the bomb squadContinue reading “Bomb squad alerted to Wexford estate”
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Gorey water supply successfully restored
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann teams have successfully restored regular water supply to residences and businesses in Gorey following a major burst in the network. Padraig Lyng Water Operations Lead for Wexford thanked affected customers for their cooperation while the repair works were carried out. “Uisce Éireann acknowledges the disruption that can be caused by anContinue reading “Gorey water supply successfully restored”
Burst water main in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore water supply to customers in Gorey following a burst water main. The affected areas include The Lask, Carnew Road, Spring View, Westhill Park, Ardmore, Gorey Hill, Woodbury, Newborough, Raithin Cuilinn, Creagh Woods, St Joseph Primary School, Creagh College, Haelsciol Moshiolog, Gorey Educate Together, Pairc Na Craobhai,Continue reading “Burst water main in Gorey”
Mullins family honoured with community homecoming
By Dan Walsh at Leighlinbridge The village of Leighlinbridge was basking in sunshine this afternoon as the community came out in large numbers to honour the father and son team, Willie and Patrick Mullins, and star steeplechaser Nick Rockett who won last Saturday’s Randox Grand National at Aintree. Mullins saddled the first three home inContinue reading “Mullins family honoured with community homecoming”
No plans to impose water charges; Minister James Browne
By Dan WalshMinister James Browne stated that the Government cannot impose water charges without further legislation, in response to questions from two Wexford deputies during today’s (Tuesday) debate on the Water Services (Repeal of Water Charges) Bill 2025 in Dáil Éireann. Deputy Johnny Mythen of Sinn Féin stated that recent reports suggest the Government isContinue reading “No plans to impose water charges; Minister James Browne”
Weekend ferry schedule changes
By Dan Walsh The Stena Line ferry service operating between Fishguard and Rosslare Europort experienced a series of consecutive cancellations over the weekend. A ‘technical issue’ and ‘adverse weather conditions’ are responsible for the Stena Europe unable to leave her berth in Fishguard until this afternoon, Monday April 7th. The first indication of any problemContinue reading “Weekend ferry schedule changes”
Pecker Dunne Festival to be held annually?
By Dan Walsh in Wexford town Over a thousand people attended the inaugural Pecker Dunne Music Festival at St. Peter’s Square in Wexford town on Saturday. Organisers described the event as successful, claiming that it exceeded their expectations. Melanie Cleary, one of the architects of the festival, said that the organising committee had been overwhelmedContinue reading “Pecker Dunne Festival to be held annually?”
Low pressure on South West Wexford water supply?
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann advises customers supplied by Wexford’s South Regional Supply Scheme that they may experience low pressure on their water supply following repair works at Taylorstown Water Treatment Plant. As the plant returns to full production today, it may take several hours for the full supply to be restored to customers onContinue reading “Low pressure on South West Wexford water supply?”
Open-air Pecker Dunne festival in Wexford
By Dan Walsh The first Pecker Dunne Festival is scheduled for next Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, Wexford town. Local hotels have noted an increase in visitors for the weekend. “We have some great musicians from across Ireland coming down for a free open-air concert in the bandstand at 3.30pm on Saturday,” Wally O’ Neill,Continue reading “Open-air Pecker Dunne festival in Wexford”
Dáil vote of confidence favours Verona Murphy
By Dan Walsh Dáil Éireann has voted confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy. The motion was passed by 96 votes to 71, with two abstentions. It was the first time in the history of the Dáil that such a vote took place in a Ceann Comhairle. Afterwards, Deputy Murphy said she wanted “to assure allContinue reading “Dáil vote of confidence favours Verona Murphy”
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