Gardaí investigating a shooting incident which occurred in Carlow on December 5th 2022 have made a number of arrests as part of their investigation. Searches were carried out earlier this morning in Carlow, Wexford and Waterford. A total of five men were arrested by Gardaí. Three of the men are aged in their 20s, oneContinue reading “Five arrested in links to shooting incident”
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Public information launch for the Fleadh
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Buildings Fleadh Cheoil 2024 hit the headlines last night (Monday) with a very well attended public information event in ‘the Street’ at Wexford County Council buildings, Carricklawn, Wexford, The purpose was to provide information and outlined the huge planning and logistics necessary to bring the event to aContinue reading “Public information launch for the Fleadh”
Enniscorthy plans going forward
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Chief Executive of Wexford County Council, Tom Enright addressed today’s (Monday) monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District held at the Presentation Centre where he briefed members on several projects planned for the town and district. Mr Enright said the Council has been working in partnership with theContinue reading “Enniscorthy plans going forward”
Plans for new venue at Oyster Lane
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting Wexford County Council members have approved Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) to develop public realm space in Wexford town at Crescent Quay between Harpers Lane and Oyster Lane and to construct a temporary multi-function venue. Approval was given at lastContinue reading “Plans for new venue at Oyster Lane”
Wilton Bridge reopens for traffic
By Dan Walsh The character and stonework at Wilton Bridge, linking the parishes of Bree and Davidstown over the River Boro, has been retained and flood damage repaired by Wexford County Council and the road and bridge re-opened for traffic this morning. Wilton Bridge was wrecked and has been closed to traffic since the ChristmasContinue reading “Wilton Bridge reopens for traffic”
Man (68) dies in workplace tragedy
By Dan Walsh A man died yesterday evening (Wednesday) in a workplace tragedy at a premises in Coolafancy, near Tinahely. He has been named locally as John Smyth, (68), from Cummerduff, Gorey, and Springhill Nursery, Coolafancy. Gardai responded to a call at 6.10pm and found the body of the man at the scene. Emergency servicesContinue reading “Man (68) dies in workplace tragedy”
Man (60s) dies in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh A man in his 60s has died in a road traffic collision in the Duffry Gate/Bellefield area of Enniscorthy this morning (Thursday). The incident occurred shortly after 7am when a car collided with a pole. The sole occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The body was removed toContinue reading “Man (60s) dies in Enniscorthy”
Water restrictions for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Essential overnight water restrictions are necessary for customers supplied by Enniscorthy Town Water Supply to ensure daytime supply for the community according to Uisce Eireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council. The restrictions will be put in place tonight (Tuesday) and tomorrow night (Wednesday) from 11pm until 6am, to help reservoirContinue reading “Water restrictions for Enniscorthy”
€250m Master Plan on Wexford site
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting A €250 million Master Plan for the SETU Campus, schools, housing, large scale sports and community facilities at Killeens and Clonard on the outskirts of Wexford town was presented to members by Chief Executive Tom Enright at yesterday’s (Monday) monthly meeting of Wexford County Council. TheContinue reading “€250m Master Plan on Wexford site”
War plaque ‘disappears’ at Peace Park?
By Dan Walsh A commemorative plaque erected in memory of all those from Enniscorthy and district who fought and died during the Great War, 1914-1918, has ‘disappeared’ from the wall where it was fixed at the Orchard Peace Park in Enniscorthy. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council Cllr Jackser OwensContinue reading “War plaque ‘disappears’ at Peace Park?”
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