By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Safety barriers have been erected on both sides of the stone wall as a protection measure between the busy junction of Abbey Square and Abbey Quay and the River Slaney near the Seamus Rafter Bridge in Enniscorthy. The wall was stuck by a stolen vehicle some weeks ago, but inContinue reading “Abbey Quay wall has been damaged”
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Death of man (60s) in New Ross
By Dan Walsh A man in his 60s has died following an incident that occurred at Cluain Fada estate, New Ross, earlier today. (December 31st). He has been named locally as John O’Connor. Shortly after 11 am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident at a residence in Cluain Fada, where the man wasContinue reading “Death of man (60s) in New Ross”
Matthew O’Hanlon calls time on his hurling career
By Dan Walsh 33-years-old St. James GAA Club (Ramsgrange) stalwart Matthew O’Hanlon has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling, after 14 seasons of service in the purple and gold. Part of the Wexford senior set-up since 2011. He made his debut against Galway in the National League that year before going on to make hisContinue reading “Matthew O’Hanlon calls time on his hurling career”
Daryl Jacob retires at Leopardstown on Sunday
By Dan Walsh UK- based Wexford-born jockey Daryl Jacob announced his retirement following a Grade 1 success on Impaire Et Passe (8/13 fav.), trained by Willie Mullins) at Limerick today and the 41-year-old will take his final ride on Mr Percy in the Listed Neville Hotels Premier Handicap Hurdle at 3.05pm on RTE2 at LeopardstownContinue reading “Daryl Jacob retires at Leopardstown on Sunday”
Gorey Visitor Centre closed its doors today?
By Dan Walsh in Gorey After many threats to the security of its future Gorey Visitor Centre located in the historic Market House on Gorey’s Main Street closed its doors for the final time today (Sunday) “due to financial difficulties.” It is a sad occasion for the North Wexford town and coastal tourism in theContinue reading “Gorey Visitor Centre closed its doors today?”
Plan all train journeys for Christmas and the New Year period
By Dan Walsh There are many schedule changes on the Iarnród Éireann network, particularly in the Dublin region – far too many to list here – but the full schedule information throughout the Christmas/New Year period is available at www.irishrail.ie, and customers are advised to check their times before travelling on Intercity, DART and Commuter, asContinue reading “Plan all train journeys for Christmas and the New Year period”
Man released without charge
By Dan Walsh A man who was arrested in relation to the death of a 32 years old woman in Gorey, has been released without charge. Paula Lawlor was found unresponsive at a residence in Baile Eoghain, Gorey shortly after 3am on Thursday. Gardaí said a post mortem examination has been completed by State PathologistContinue reading “Man released without charge”
€6m to demolish ballroom and restore castle garden!
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District December meeting Wexford County Council has purchased the former Castle Nite Club, will demolish it, and replace it with a garden and public realm at the rear of the castle, suggest a café/coffee dock and provide an elevated walkway terrace at the rear of Slaney Place, and ofContinue reading “€6m to demolish ballroom and restore castle garden!”
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”
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