By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI has come to the assistance of a lone sailor who alerted the Irish Coast Guard that his yacht was in difficulty off the Kilmuckridge coast. Arriving on scene it was discovered that the yacht had developed engine trouble and, fortunately, the crew were able to fix the problem, andContinue reading “Yacht in trouble off Kilmuckridge”
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Welcome for 10-bed Mental Health Unit
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Mental Health Working Group has welcomed the commitment by Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Mary Butler TD to advance the development of a new 10-bed Specialised Community Mental Health Unit for County Wexford. Chairperson, Cllr AoifeRose O’Brien said the Group had previously engaged with HSE regionalContinue reading “Welcome for 10-bed Mental Health Unit”
Challenges faced by fishing sector
By Dan Walsh at Kilmore Quay The fishing industry faces challenges from unpredictable weather, reduced EU quotas, and the existence of different quotas for boats using the same fishing grounds. I visited Kimore Quay today, where there are 23 trawlers and 25 lobster boats. Add the shoreline facilities and fishing supports around 500 jobs andContinue reading “Challenges faced by fishing sector”
Celebrating National Tree Week
By Dan Walsh An Cathaoirleach, Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan presented trees to members of Castletown Development Group to celebrate National Tree Week, an annual event organised by the Tree Council of Ireland in partnership with Coillte. This year marks 40 years of National Tree Week, the theme “Growing a Greener Future Together” reflectsContinue reading “Celebrating National Tree Week”
Crowds gather for Fethard parade
By Dan Walsh at Fethard-on-Sea Large crowds gathered along Fethard-on-Sea’s main street today for the early St. Patrick’s Day parade, celebrating community spirit, culture and pride in tradition. St. Patrick himself walked the route ahead of St. Mogue’s GAA supporters. An Garda Siochána and volunteers assisted stewarding during this family experience. The Irish Coast GuardContinue reading “Crowds gather for Fethard parade”
Fethard St Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday
By Dan Walsh The St. Patrick’s Day parade in Fethard-on-Sea takes place on Sunday, March 15th with the festivities getting under way at 2pm. The coveted Fethard’s Favourite Float prize is an interesting part of the event; however, dog owners are reminded that their canines are also potential prizewinner’s. Floats and walking groups should assembleContinue reading “Fethard St Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday”
Call to progress new Gorey roundabout
By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Wexford, Brian Brennan is urging Wexford County Council to use whatever measures available to them to progress the development of Ballyloughan Roundabout on the Arklow Road outside Gorey. The proposed roundabout which was expected to serve an adjoining business park will not be built after the nationalContinue reading “Call to progress new Gorey roundabout”
Bridgetown water outage repaired
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Water supply is returning to Uisce Éireann customers in Bridgetown after the successful repair of a water main. Uisce Éireann crews are tackling a major burst in Bridgetown to restore water to customers affected. Repairs are expected to be completed by 4pm today. The unplanned outage may cause supply disruptions toContinue reading “Bridgetown water outage repaired”
Death of former Gorey parish priest
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Very Rev. William Howell, a native of Camolin and former parish priest of Gorey. He was aged 79 years. “He was very popular and I know in Ballygarrett, he would’ve been behind building the new community centre beside the church and when he was in Gorey heContinue reading “Death of former Gorey parish priest”
24,500 litres of beer seized at Rosslare
Dan Walsh Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized approximately 24,500 litres of beer with a retail value of over €97,500 representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €45,700. The beer was branded Desperados, Carlsberg, Budweiser, Oranjeboom, Holsten Pills, Debowe, Karpackie, Kestrel, Lech, Perla, San Miguel, Skol, Stella, Tyskie and Zubr. The consignmentContinue reading “24,500 litres of beer seized at Rosslare”
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