by Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Enniscorthy has an additional structure of modern street furniture at the Market Square entrance to Rafter Street which is attracting public curiosity in the form of a public payphone. As agreed at the Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting in September 2023, Clear Channel Ireland have removed the payphone on Wafer StreetContinue reading “Payphone project calls to Enniscorthy”
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Fishing trawler returns to Kilmore Quay
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guarda at 11.55am today to assist the crew of a 24-metre fishing trawler experiencing engine failure a mile and a half south of Kilmore Quay harbour. Arriving on scene at 12.11pm, the lifeboat crew checked that all on board the vesselContinue reading “Fishing trawler returns to Kilmore Quay”
Woman (50s) dies in New Ross collision
By Dan Walsh A pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, has died in a fatal road traffic collision on the N25 at Stokestown, New Ross, which occurred at approximately 7.10pm on Sunday. The collision involved a car and a pedestrian. No other injuries were reported. The N25 Eastbound Road remains closed this morning and localContinue reading “Woman (50s) dies in New Ross collision”
ROAD CLOSURE – N25 New Ross Bypass Eastbound Lane
By Dan Walsh Motorists are advised to avoid the New Ross Bypass tonight from the Waterford/Glenmore direction towards Wexford, due to a collision. Diversions in place into New Ross and onto bypass from Camblin entrance. Road closure in place overnight. At 10.30pm tonight WexfordLocal.com issued the following important announcement for motorists. Emergency services are atContinue reading “ROAD CLOSURE – N25 New Ross Bypass Eastbound Lane”
Road crash on N25 near New Ross
Emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic collision near New Ross in Co. Wexford tonight. It’s understood to have happened on a section of the N25 by the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge. Gardaí say local diversions are currently in place, and motorists are advised to avoid and to take alternative routes. UpdatesContinue reading “Road crash on N25 near New Ross”
Pierce Turner tells his story in ‘Living by the River’
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library Retiring Wexford politician of 40 years Brendan Howlin was at Wexford Library today where he proudly lauded Wexford’s award-winning musician Pierce Turner and officially launched his debut book of autobiographical short stories bearing the title Living by the River. Mr Howlin likened Pierce Turner to the great Patrick KavanaghContinue reading “Pierce Turner tells his story in ‘Living by the River’”
Oylegate – Enniscorthy Night Road Run
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The North Pole Express that once served its time on a busy bus route in London city stole the show at the annual Light Up the Night Road Run comprising of over 300 vehicles of all description -trucks, tractors and motorbikes, vintage and modern – which brought seasonal joy andContinue reading “Oylegate – Enniscorthy Night Road Run”
100 entries for Sunday’s Ballycrystal races
By Dan Walsh Exactly 100 entries have been received for the Ballinagore Harriers point-to-point taking place at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, tomorrow, Sunday. The first of six races is off at 12 noon. INH Course Inspector Pat Kelly reports that the going will be ‘good to yielding’, the track is beautifully laid out and there is aContinue reading “100 entries for Sunday’s Ballycrystal races”
Working to restore Gorey water supply
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann customers in Gorey may be experiencing disruptions to their water supply today because of power outages at the local treatment plants and a major burst to a water main in the town. Power outages caused by Storm Darragh has affected operations and crews are currently on the ground in GoreyContinue reading “Working to restore Gorey water supply”
€175m County Council budget for 2025
By Dan Walsh Elected members of Wexford County Council have approved a budget of €175,427,695 for the coming year. It represents an increase of €11.1 million on this year, with “the increased expenditure budget largely supported by increased grant income in the areas of Housing”. The council had already voted in favour of retaining theContinue reading “€175m County Council budget for 2025”
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