A man has appeared in court in relation to a €2.5 million drugs haul at Rosslare Europort on Friday morning. Arunas Songaila, (56), a Lithuanian national with no fixed address, came before Judge Geraldine Carty at a special sitting of Kilkenny District Court yesterday. The accused appeared on a charge under Section 15 of possessionContinue reading “Court appearance following €2.5m drugs haul at Rosslare Europort”
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‘People smuggling’ investigation launched
Gardaí have launched a “people smuggling investigation” following the discovery of two males hiding while travelling on a ferry arriving at Rosslare Europort in the early hours of Friday morning. Two other men – the driver and a passenger in the van – were arrested by gardaí for an alleged offence under the Criminal JusticeContinue reading “‘People smuggling’ investigation launched”
3 new crew members at Fethard RNLI
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI inshore lifeboat Naomh Dubhán launched on exercise on Wednesday evening as volunteer crew members Cathal O’Connell, Mike Cooper and Gavin Kearns underwent several assessments. Every RNLI crew member follows a structured programme of competence-based training and assessment relevant to their role. This covers a range of skills and competencies necessary to completeContinue reading “3 new crew members at Fethard RNLI”
Enniscorthy and Kilmore Quay supported by Uisce Éireann
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay and Enniscorthy are Wexford communities benefitting from Uisce Éireann’s €436m plus investment in wastewater infrastructure across the country in 2023. That’s according to the latest EPA Urban Wastewater Treatment Report published today, which shows the progress being made in tackling long-running issues like raw sewage discharges, while also underlining the needContinue reading “Enniscorthy and Kilmore Quay supported by Uisce Éireann”
New book relives the memory of Liam Gaul
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library A bumper attendance in Wexford Library tonight for the launch of ‘A Book for Liam’ conceived, compiled and edited by Brian Siggins and Nicky Rossiter which is a fresh collection of articles, art and photographs published in honour of Liam Gaul by a selection of new and established contributors.Continue reading “New book relives the memory of Liam Gaul”
€2.1m worth of cocaine seized in Wexford
By Dan Walsh Approximately 30kgs of cocaine with an estimated value of €2.1 million was seized in Wexford today, as part of a joint operation involving the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB), Wexford Divisional Drugs Unit and Revenue’s Customs Service. A man in his 50s was arrested by An Garda Síochána andContinue reading “€2.1m worth of cocaine seized in Wexford”
1.2m cigarettes seized at Belview Port
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers have seized 1.2 million cigarettes with an estimated value of €1,005,000 following the search of an unaccompanied container at Belview Port, Waterford, which is located on the River Suir just off the River Barrow south of New Ross and west of Great Island. The seizure took place yesterday (Monday) becauseContinue reading “1.2m cigarettes seized at Belview Port”
Taoiseach and Minister visits Gorey and Arklow
By Dan Walsh Last Friday was a busy day for Fine Gael in the new North Wexford and South Wicklow constituency and, in particular for local General Election candidate Brian Brennan who was delighted to welcome Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohue and An Taoiseach Simon Harris to events in Gorey and Arklow. The visitContinue reading “Taoiseach and Minister visits Gorey and Arklow”
The greening of Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle It was dark and damp in Enniscorthy this evening, but the brightness shone through as Enniscorthy Castle was lit up in the colour green in recognition of World Mental Health Day which takes place next Thursday, October 10th. The event, now in its second year, was organised by localContinue reading “The greening of Enniscorthy Castle”
800,000 litres of water saved in Wexford every day!
By Dan Walsh A massive 800,000 litres of water have been saved in Wexford every day following the detection of 70 major leaks across the county so far this year. The daily water savings are so significant that in the first half of this year alone that they would meet the daily demand of overContinue reading “800,000 litres of water saved in Wexford every day!”
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