By Dan Walsh The closure of the Merck Pharmaceutical Plant in Arklow, announced today, is expected to result in the loss of approximately 100 jobs. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com; Deputy Brian Brennan said; “I was deeply shocked to hear the news of the decision to discontinue operations at the Arklow facility by the end of 2028.Continue reading “100 jobs to go in Arklow”
Category Archives: BREAKING NEWS
Wexford town gets new fire engine
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne T.D, has officially launched a new fire appliance for Wexford town and district today. Funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and at a cost of €445,000, the Volvo FE ‘Class B’ fire appliance carries 1,800 litres of water, hasContinue reading “Wexford town gets new fire engine”
€14.2m cocaine seizure at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized approximately 202.50 kgs of cocaine at Rosslare Europort on Saturday. The illicit drugs, with an estimated value of approximately €14.2 million, were discovered when an accompanied freight unit had disembarked a ferry from Dunkirk, France, was stopped and searched by Customs officers. A man in his 30s was arrestedContinue reading “€14.2m cocaine seizure at Rosslare Europort”
Fireworks launch for Wexford Festival Opera
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Opera Festival Thousands gathered on Wexford Quay in mild October weather for the official opening of the 74th Wexford Festival Opera and its traditional fireworks display tonight (Friday). Artistic Director Rosetta Cucchi opened this year’s festival to mark her 30th anniversary with Wexford Festival Opera. Italian-born Rosetta, now an Irish citizen,Continue reading ” Fireworks launch for Wexford Festival Opera”
Traffic delays in Wexford on Friday evening
By Dan Walsh Wexford town is going to be busy tomorrow evening (Friday) as the town prepares to welcome the 74th Wexford Festival Opera with fireworks and the opening ceremony taking place on Wexford Quay at 7.15 pm. Wexford Gardaí are advising of a temporary closure of Wexford Bridge from 7.10 pm to 7.30 pm.Continue reading “Traffic delays in Wexford on Friday evening”
Enniscorthy missing flags mystery
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Twelve Irish flags flying from the Seamus Rafter Bridge over the River Slaney have disappeared from their masts since last Friday and Cllr Jackser Owens is demanding to know ‘who removed them?’ and he is disgusted at such treatment of the tricolour! “They should be left there”,Continue reading “Enniscorthy missing flags mystery”
New Wexford centre for entertainment groups
By Dan Walsh The historic Mechanics Institute on Wexford’s Main Street will become a community space managed by Wexford County Council’s Community Department. Over the past two years, the Special Projects team of Wexford County Council has conducted protection work on the historic structure to prevent additional deterioration. An internal refurbishment project is currentlyContinue reading “New Wexford centre for entertainment groups”
€1m funding for two Rosslare villages
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council will get €1 million to fund the Rosslare Sustainable Tourism Experience, connecting Rosslare Harbour and Rosslare Strand with a new civic plaza and public works in both villages. The good news was announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, last Friday. Cllr.Continue reading “€1m funding for two Rosslare villages”
€10.5m cocaine seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh A man in his 50s was taken into custody following the seizure of cocaine valued at €10.5 million at Rosslare Europort today, Monday. The Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Revenue’s Customs Service carried out the joint operation. As a result, a truck and trailer unit travelling from the continentContinue reading “€10.5m cocaine seized at Rosslare Europort”
Share ‘Images by Paul’ exhibition
By Dan Walsh at Y21 Studios, Enniscorthy Enniscorthy amateur photographer Paul Clarke has launched his first solo exhibition, ‘Images by Paul,’ at Y21 Studios on Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy. The launch took place on Saturday and is open to the public at Y21 Studios during opening hours until Sunday, November 2nd. Speaking with WexfordLocal.com, PaulContinue reading “Share ‘Images by Paul’ exhibition”
WexfordLocal.com 