By Dan Walsh Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of approximately 1,723 customers supplied by the Ferns public water supply. This notice is being issued due to elevated turbidity which has affected treatment at Ferns Water Treatment Plant. “We regret anyContinue reading “Boil Water Notice issued for Ferns”
Category Archives: BREAKING NEWS
8am Sunday inspection for Tinahely races
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Following an 8am inspection today (Sunday) the scheduled Shillelagh & District Hunt point-to-point fixture at Fairwood, Tinahely, has been cancelled. The popular Tinahely venue falls under the Status Orange warnings for Wicklow due to a forecasted cold snap. A Status Orange snow-ice warning for Wicklow came into effect for 24 hoursContinue reading “8am Sunday inspection for Tinahely races”
Protect water pipes from freezing weather
By Dan Walsh As temperatures fall below zero, Uisce Éireann is reminding people to protect their water pipes from the freezing weather. Water expands by nearly 10% as it freezes and turns into ice, which stops the flow of water through pipes. This can even cause new pipes to split. Uisce Éireann is urging people do their bitContinue reading “Protect water pipes from freezing weather”
Man (34) charged with murder in New Ross
By Dan Walsh A man has been charged with the murder of John O’Connor, (58), at Cluain Fada, New Ross, on New Year’s Eve. Wayne Roche, 34, formerly of Dominic’s Place in Waterford, and currently of no fixed abode, appeared before a special late sitting of Wexford District Court on Thursday night. Detective Garda ConorContinue reading “Man (34) charged with murder in New Ross”
JJ Slevin fills Jacob’s boots in top racing job
By Dan Walsh Wexford jockey JJ Slevin, (32), got the best possible New Year’s news when announced as the new retained jockey for powerful owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede and replacement for fellow Wexford jockey Daryl Jacob, who retired at Leopardstown last Sunday. He has had a sensational start to his new job. SlevinContinue reading “JJ Slevin fills Jacob’s boots in top racing job”
Murder investigation launched in New Ross
By Dan Walsh A murder investigation has been launched into the death of John O’Connor (58), following an incident that occurred at Cluain Fada, New Ross, on Tuesday, December 31st. Shortly after 11 am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident at a residence in Cluain Fada, where the man was found unresponsive. HeContinue reading “Murder investigation launched in New Ross”
Abbey Quay wall has been damaged
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”
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”
WexfordLocal.com 