By Dan Walsh in Gorey The Garda Press Office has confirmed to WexfordLocal.com that Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in Gorey earlier today (Sunday). The body of a man (in his 40’s) was discovered shortly before mid-day at a residence in the Clonattin area of the town. TheContinue reading “Body of man (40’s) discovered in Gorey”
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BREAKING NEWS; Ferns ‘Boil Water Notice’ has been lifted
By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice issued on June 28th to protect the health of customers due to the detection of cryptosporidium in the Ferns Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect. In a statement issued to WexfordLocal.com this evening Uisce Éireann said it wished to notify customers that the Boil Water Notice hasContinue reading “BREAKING NEWS; Ferns ‘Boil Water Notice’ has been lifted”
Car collided with pole at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh A male driver was taken to hospital this afternoon after a car collided with a pole carrying telephone wires at Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy. The incident occurred around 2pm. Ambulances from the National Ambulance Service, units of Wexford Fire Service based at Enniscorthy, outdoor staff at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and GardaiContinue reading “Car collided with pole at Enniscorthy”
BREAKING NEWS; Cathal and Bridín set satnav for the Dáil?
By Dan Walsh Two sitting Fine Gael members Cllr Cathal Byrne, Ballyhogue and a member of Enniscorthy District and Cllr Bridín Murphy, Clonroche, a member of New Ross Municipal District Council have been selected to run for Fine Gael in the next General Election. Two of least ‘kept secrets’ in local politics were ratified atContinue reading “BREAKING NEWS; Cathal and Bridín set satnav for the Dáil?”
Enniscorthy site facing demolition?
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Cllr Cathal Byrne said he welcomed “the demolition of the old Murphy Flood’s Hotel site” in Enniscorthy town centre and Cllr Jackser Owens described the existent appearance of the site as “an eyesore” at Tuesday’s meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council ChamberContinue reading “Enniscorthy site facing demolition?”
700 poles and signs coming to rural roads
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy and Gorey meetings The National Speed Limit Review legislation became law on April 12th last and the provisional commencement for rural local roads is November and elected members were briefed on the changes at two meetings today (Tuesday); Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District by Wexford CountyContinue reading “700 poles and signs coming to rural roads”
NEWS UPDATE; Ferns Boil Water Notice remains in place
By Dan Walsh in Ferns Uisce Éireann is reminding customers supplied by the Ferns Public Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice issued late last month will remain in place until further notice. This notice was issued as a precautionary measure to protect the health of approximately 1,723 customers due to the detection of cryptosporidium inContinue reading “NEWS UPDATE; Ferns Boil Water Notice remains in place”
€669.000 allocated for climate action projects
By Dan Walsh Sixteen communities in County Wexford are set to benefit from €669,000 allocated for climate action projects, and today (Wednesday), Wexford County Council and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications announced the applications that were successful in securing funding under the Community Climate Action Programme. The successful applications are spread across allContinue reading “€669.000 allocated for climate action projects”
Get your tickets for Fleadh events
By Dan Walsh With just a few weeks to go until Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann echoes the best in traditional Irish music through the streets of Wexford, (August 4th-11th), the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann has announced that tickets for the 2024 events are now officially available for purchase. Fans can nowContinue reading “Get your tickets for Fleadh events”
Enniscorthy remembers Henry Goff
Dan Walsh reports from Wexford County Council meeting Speaking at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council at County Hall, Wexford, Enniscorthy District Cathaoirleach, Cllr Aidan Browne, paid tribute to the late Henry Goff and extended sympathy to his wife and family. Mr Goff from Templeshannon was laid to rest in Enniscorthy Cemetery last Saturday.Continue reading “Enniscorthy remembers Henry Goff”
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