New Ross responders go ‘live’ on Monday

By Dan Walsh New Ross Civil Defence and the National Ambulance Service (NAS) have come together to establish a CFR (Community First Responders) Group within New Ross town. The group will go ‘live’ from next Monday, January 20th and will respond to calls received from the National Ambulance Service. The group consists of trained volunteersContinue reading “New Ross responders go ‘live’ on Monday”

Gorey shock at Katie Daly’s closure

By Dan Walsh in Gorey The community in Gorey are shocked at today’s breaking news announcing the closure “with immediate effect” of the popular Katie Daly’s Bar and Restaurant on the Main Street. With sadness a statement said; “Due to the current economic climate and the issues that hospitality is facing nationwide, it is noContinue reading “Gorey shock at Katie Daly’s closure”

Nondescript mood at Council meeting

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting Today’s January meeting of Wexford County Council held in County Hall, Carricklawn, had a kind of New Year nondescript atmosphere about it with many local issues raised, many for the umpteenth time, and the Chief Executive and the officials were busy answering questions. Cllr Pip Breen,Continue reading “Nondescript mood at Council meeting”

2-car crash on Enniscorthy bridge

By Dan Walsh Rush hour traffic through Enniscorthy was disrupted this evening following a two-car crash on the Templeshannon inner ring road junction leading onto the Seamus Rafter Bridge. The head-on collision occurred at around 6pm when two cars travelling in opposite directions collided on the one-way system. Both were displaying N plates.   NoContinue reading “2-car crash on Enniscorthy bridge”

Taoiseach to attend Wexford IFA commemoration

By Dan Walsh An Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed he will be guest speaker at the Wexford IFA 70th anniversary Gala Dinner taking place in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, next Saturday evening. IFA president Francie Gorman and President of Wexford IFA Jer O’Mahony will also be amongst the speakers. Mr O’Mahony said the mostContinue reading “Taoiseach to attend Wexford IFA commemoration”

Freezing weather is gone for now!

Cloud will increase from the southwest today with patchy rain and drizzle developing over south Leinster. Elsewhere will stay dry. Still feeling quite cold with highest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees with easterly winds increasing moderate. Tonight; Cloudy tonight with outbreaks of rain and drizzle spreading northeastwards. Not as cold as previous nights withContinue reading “Freezing weather is gone for now!”

Wexford features in USA TV show

By Dan Walsh Well-known Wexford singer and entertainer, Michael Londra, has a new series starting this week on PBS TV in America called ‘Ireland with Michael’ where he will be highlighting the best three tourism attractions in the South-East – counties Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny. A singer, producer and TV show host, Michael’s production isContinue reading “Wexford features in USA TV show”

Ferns Boil Water Notice lifted

By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice on the Ferns Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect.  Uisce Éireann can confirm that, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, customers can now resume normal use of the public water supply.  The notice was issued on January 5th to protect the health of approximatelyContinue reading “Ferns Boil Water Notice lifted”

Contraband seized in Dublin and Rosslare

By Dan Walsh Over the course of past week, commencing on December 30th, Revenue officers seized contraband, with an estimated value of €260,000, in various operations in Dublin and Rosslare. The cigarettes and tobacco were seized when Revenue officers stopped and search passengers passing through Rosslare Europort. This included 1,380 cigarettes, with an estimated valueContinue reading “Contraband seized in Dublin and Rosslare”

Wexford General Hospital development plans

By Dan Walsh Plans for development at Wexford General Hospital are underway, but it could be three to five years before the works are completed and all beds are occupied. Beginning with a multi-storey car park and enabling works, the development will see that car park available for use as of January 2026. Thereafter, theContinue reading “Wexford General Hospital development plans”