Category Archives: BREAKING NEWS

Deputy Mythen addresses Enniscorthy flooding disaster in the Dail

By Dan Walsh Sinn Fein Deputy Johnny Mythen, speaking in Dáil Éireann told the House and the Minister of State, with responsibility for the OPW, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD that “My hometown of Enniscorthy, along with Bunclody, Bridgetown, Our Lady’s Island, Kilmore, Kilcarbery and Killurin experienced extensive flooding with some roads obliterated altogether. “Sixty businessesContinue reading “Deputy Mythen addresses Enniscorthy flooding disaster in the Dail”

Water repairs in Bridgetown and Wexford town

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews were busy today (Thursday) repairing burst water mains in Bridgetown and Wexford town and restoring water services to affected customers in both areas.    The Bridgetown burst is impacting customers in Bridgetown, Tomhaggard, Kilmore and the surrounding areas of south Wexford. Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng has assured customers thatContinue reading “Water repairs in Bridgetown and Wexford town”

McDonald’s brings 80 jobs to New Ross

By Dan Walsh Wexford hurling star Lee Chin was guest of honour when McDonald’s officially opened its newest Irish restaurant at Bennettsknock, New Ross, following a €3 million investment that has created 80 new local jobs. The new McDonald’s restaurant is a 400-square-metre, single-storey drive-thru development, featuring customer seating, 50 car parking spaces, bicycle parkingContinue reading “McDonald’s brings 80 jobs to New Ross”

€ millions required for road repairs in Gorey and Enniscorthy.

By Dan Walsh at monthly meetings in Gorey and Enniscorthy. At today’s (Tuesday) monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber at Presentation Arts Centre it emerged that the estimated cost of road repairs is in the region of €2.5 million. Reporting on General Road Maintenance, Roads Engineer, Neil Dempsey toldContinue reading “€ millions required for road repairs in Gorey and Enniscorthy.”

Missing person found safe and well

By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Shaunah Daly has been found safe and well. No further action is necessary. Thanks to the media and the public for their help. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 35-year-old Shaunah Daly who is missing from Roxborough, Wexford, since Saturday, February 14th. Shaunah is described asContinue reading “Missing person found safe and well”

Gorey Fire Station opens after €1m project

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Fire Station The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD was in Gorey today (Monday) where he joined Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan at the official opening of the newly refurbished Gorey Fire Station. Minister Browne praised the fire service and said it isContinue reading “Gorey Fire Station opens after €1m project”

R722 reopens after Enniscorthy crash

By Dan Walsh The R722 road at Enniscorthy has reopened to traffic after it was closed for a few hours following a two-car collision about 5.30pm this evening. Three individuals have been transported to Wexford General Hospital, reportedly sustaining minor injuries. The collision occurred at Springvalley, south of Seamus Rafter Bridge on the R722 WexfordContinue reading “R722 reopens after Enniscorthy crash”

Good news for 38,000 Uisce Éireann customers

By Dan Walsh More than 38,000 Uisce Éireann customers in Co Wexford can take comfort in the knowledge that both the Enniscorthy Regional and Wexford Town Water Supplies have been removed from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) list of vulnerable supplies. Investment of more than €30 million across the two large supplies has ensured theContinue reading “Good news for 38,000 Uisce Éireann customers”

Shock death of Fr. Odhrán Furlong

By Dan Walsh The Diocese of Ferns and all who made acquaintance with popular priest Fr. Odhrán Furlong (54), will be shocked at the news of his sudden passing at the Parochial House, New Ross, this morning. It is understood that Fr. Odhrán failed to turn up for Mass and was discovered deceased in hisContinue reading “Shock death of Fr. Odhrán Furlong”