By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews restored water supply last night to customers in Wexford Town following an issue on the raw water main serving the Newtown Water Treatment Plant. Although normal production has resumed it can take some time for normal water supply to return as the network reservoirs refill and even longer forContinue reading “Water supply restored in Wexford town”
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Enniscorthy Flood Relief scheme is refused… what happens next?
By Dan Walsh There is a Public Consultation Day on Wednesday, November 26th, 3pm to 8pm at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, where Wexford County Council with the support of the Office of Public Works (OPW) is preparing the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Enniscorthy. There is so much misinformation in the public domainContinue reading “Enniscorthy Flood Relief scheme is refused… what happens next?”
Latest book from Brian Ó Cléirigh
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Library Brian Cléirigh’s latest book, Enchanted to a Stone, was launched by Cllr Mary Farrell of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District in a pleasant ceremony at Gorey Library on Tuesday evening. A native of Oulart and a former translator at Oireachtas Éireann, Brian has spent eight years researching his subjects TheContinue reading “Latest book from Brian Ó Cléirigh”
Water supply returns to Gorey
By Dan Walsh Repairs to a burst water main impacting supply in Gorey have been completed, and water is returning to affected customers in Gorey, Creagh Demesne and other areas. Following repairs, it typically takes two to three hours for normal supply to restore to all customers affected by an unplanned outage. It may takeContinue reading “Water supply returns to Gorey”
Water service interruption in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst water main and restore water to impacted customers in Gorey, Creagh Demesne, Clonattin, and the surrounding areas. “We understand the inconvenience of an unplanned outage and we thank customers for their support while repair works are underway,” said a spokesperson for Uisce Éireann. Continue reading “Water service interruption in Gorey”
Weather alert ends in Co. Wexford?
By Dan Walsh The Orange weather event for Co. Wexford has passed with reports of flooding, but very little damage to property. Worst affected appears to be Bridgetown in south Wexford where a canal burst its banks. Thirteen occupied households were flooded. In north Wexford the Ahare River near Castletown flooded at the bridge whileContinue reading “Weather alert ends in Co. Wexford?”
Update on Wexford Orange weather warning
By Dan Walsh Heavy rainfall has hit counties Wexford and Wicklow today, the rain is expected to continue overnight and into the morning. Tomorrow (Saturday) is expected to be murky and overcast but the rain will eventually go away! Reports of flooding across Co. Wexford, but no serious incidents reported. The Ahare River at CastletownContinue reading “Update on Wexford Orange weather warning”
Rain and wind warning from Friday morning
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council’s Severe Weather Preparedness Team met this evening, following a meeting of the National Directorate of Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM), in advance of Friday’s Orange Weather Warning. A Yellow Level Rain and Wind Warning will come into effect for County Wexford from 11am on Friday, November 14th, this willContinue reading “Rain and wind warning from Friday morning”
Bloody summer of 1798 inspires new book
By Dan Walsh at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy Historian James Quinn’s new book, Bloody Summer: A New History of the 1798 Rebellion, was officially launched by Dr. Kevin Whelan in a pleasant ceremony at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy, this evening. Unfortunately, the author has health issues and could not attend, however,Continue reading “Bloody summer of 1798 inspires new book”
Water repairs in Carrig-on-Bannow
By Dan Walsh Repairs are expected to be completed by 5pm today (Thursday). Crews from Uisce Éireann are currently repairing a major water main burst in Carrick, County Wexford, with the aim of restoring water service to customers who have been impacted. The burst is affecting the water supply to residential and commercial propertiesContinue reading “Water repairs in Carrig-on-Bannow”
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