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Gardai investigating death of woman in Gorey

By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Gorey are investigating the death of a woman in her 30’s following an incident in the early hours of this morning (Thursday). The deceased has been named locally as Paula Lawlor. Shortly after 3am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident at a residence in Baile Eoghain, Gorey, whereContinue reading “Gardai investigating death of woman in Gorey”

Verona Murphy is new Ceann Comhairle

By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy has been elected Ceann Comhairle of the 34th Dáil and becomes the first woman ever to hold the office. She will also chair the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission, overseeing the running of Leinster House and the Dáil and the Seanad. Speaking in the Dáil earlier, MsContinue reading “Verona Murphy is new Ceann Comhairle”

Welcome for two new members at Wexford County Council

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council special meeting Two new members – Cllr Vicky Barron and Cllr Craig Doyle – were warmly welcomed to Wexford County Council at a special meeting held in the Council Chamber today (Monday) filling the vacancies created by George Lawlor (The Labour Party) and Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (Sinn Féin)Continue reading “Welcome for two new members at Wexford County Council”

Support Cllr Cathal Byrne for Seanad Éireann

By Dan Walsh The South Wicklow North Wexford Constituency met in the Coach House, Gorey, last Thursday night to discuss the recent election of Deputy Brian Brennan TD to represent interests in Dáil Éireann and to decide on a Fine Gael nomination to Seanad Éireann. Early in the meeting, a call was made for nominationsContinue reading “Support Cllr Cathal Byrne for Seanad Éireann”

Mandate for Verona Murphy as next Ceann Comhairle

By Dan Walsh Deputy Verona Murphy convened a meeting of her campaigners and supporters together with the Wexford Independent Alliance councillors in a packed Slaney suite at Talbot Hotel, Wexford, to consult with them regarding her nomination by the Region Independent group to seek to position of Ceann Comhairle. Deputy Murphy set out the circumstancesContinue reading “Mandate for Verona Murphy as next Ceann Comhairle”

WB Yeats sails to Rosslare Europort from this week

By Dan Walsh Transport Ministers Eamon Ryan and James Lawless, as well as the Department of Transport, are actively engaging with stakeholders to address the challenges to freight and passenger travel to and from Holyhead Port, following damage caused during Storm Darragh last weekend. This morning, both were fully briefed by Department Officials, the IrishContinue reading “WB Yeats sails to Rosslare Europort from this week”

Search for missing Rosslare teenager

By Dan Walsh Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Evan Dennehy, who is reported as missing from Rosslare Co. Wexford, since Thursday, December 12th 2024. Evan is described as being approximately 6 foot 1 inch in height, with slim build, brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen, EvanContinue reading “Search for missing Rosslare teenager”

120% increase in UK traffic into Rosslare Europort 

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort is once again playing a strategic role for the country, working in conjunction with shipping partners and the logistics industry by providing additional capacity at the port to help alleviate the issues that are currently being experienced due to the closure of Holyhead port caused by storm damage. Rosslare EuroportContinue reading “120% increase in UK traffic into Rosslare Europort “

New Sinn Féin councillor for Gorey

By Dan Walsh In the Loch Garman Arms, Gorey, tonight Craig Doyle was chosen by Sinn Féin to fill the vacancy on Wexford County Council created by ex-cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabhain who was elected to Dáil Éireann in the newly created Wicklow-Wexford constituency in the recent General Election. From Allenwood Drive in Gorey Mr DoyleContinue reading “New Sinn Féin councillor for Gorey”