By Dan Walsh Long serving Wexford Oireachtas members Brendan Howlin TD and Paul Kehoe TD have spent their last hours in Leinster House and will cease their careers as parliamentarians when the 33rd Dail is dissolved today (Friday) and the way is officially opened for the General Election on Friday, November 29th. Both deputies, BrendanContinue reading “Brendan and Paul bid farewell to the Dáil”
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Body recovered from Wexford Harbour
The search for missing Wexford man Brandon Roche has been stood down following the discovery of a body south of Wexford Bridge. The 19-year-old is believed to have entered the water near Wexford Harbour at around 2.05 am on Sunday, October 27th. Gardaí have confirmed that a body was recovered from Wexford Harbour earlier today.Continue reading “Body recovered from Wexford Harbour”
Cllr Michael Sheehan resigns from Fianna Fáil
By Dan Walsh Long serving New Ross Cllr Michael Sheehan has resigned from the Fianna Fáil Party and announced his intention to contest the forthcoming General Election as an Independent or Non-Party candidate. Although Cllr Sheehan only made the announcement a few hours ago, WexfordLocal.com understands that the news is no surprise amongst many partyContinue reading “Cllr Michael Sheehan resigns from Fianna Fáil”
Tributes to legendary showjumping star Con Power
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of the legendary showjumper, Captain Con Power, (71), of international fame who is universally acknowledged as one of the finest riders of his generation and enjoyed a sparkling career during the 1970s and 1980s. A native of Loftus Hall, Fethard-on-Sea in south-west Wexford Con married Margaret Latta, Ballycarney,Continue reading “Tributes to legendary showjumping star Con Power”
World angling event is a great catch for Wexford
By Dan Walsh at the Irish National Heritage Park The World Championship Shore Angling 2024, featuring YOUTH (under 16) and JUNIORS (under 21) categories takes place on the Wexford coastline until November 9th showcasing the talents and passions of young anglers from around the globe in a competition that promises excitement, camaraderie, and the spiritContinue reading “World angling event is a great catch for Wexford”
Woman missing from her home in Gorey
UPDATE, Tuesday, November 5th; Aoife O’Callaghan, 31 years, who had been missing from Gorey, Co.Wexford since 31st October 2024, has been located safe and well. We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 31-year-old Aoife O’Callaghan has been missing fromContinue reading “Woman missing from her home in Gorey”
Man (44) missing from Wexford town
UPDATE Monday, November 4th: Daniel Pender, 44 years who was missing from his home in Wexford since Thursday, October 31st, 2024 has been located safe and well. Gardaí are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 44-year-old Daniel Pender who is reported missing from his home in Wexford town since Thursday, October 31st, 2024. DanielContinue reading “Man (44) missing from Wexford town”
Michelle O’Neill bids for a Dail seat
By Dan Walsh While it will be the end of next week before the polling day date on Friday, November 29th is officially announced by the government the General Election campaign is ‘unofficially’ in full flight in the two constituencies serving Co. Wexford – Wexford constituency (4 seats) and the new South Wicklow North WexfordContinue reading “Michelle O’Neill bids for a Dail seat”
Blackwater are Tidy Towns’ winners again!
By Dan Walsh Renowned for generations as ‘Beautiful Blackwater’, the characteristic coastal village has retained its title as Co. Wexford’s tidiest village and were rewarded with the Gold Medal at the Supervalu National Tidy Towns 2024 awards presented in Croke Park, Dublin, this morning. Wexford town were runners-up with Enniscorthy filling third position, both celebratingContinue reading “Blackwater are Tidy Towns’ winners again!”
New passenger vehicle check-in opens at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh A state-of-the-art passenger check-in facility has opened at Rosslare Europort, set to revolutionise passenger experience and create a seamless transition from land to sea for port users, signifying the latest milestone achieved for the port in the delivery of its ambitious masterplan. Part of the largest ever investment in the history ofContinue reading “New passenger vehicle check-in opens at Rosslare Europort”
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