Category Archives: BREAKING NEWS

Fire at old Ballycarney post office

By Dan Walsh Two units of County Wexford Fire Service from Enniscorthy and Bunclody responded to an outbreak of fire at the Old Post Office in Ballycarney this morning. The appliances arrived promptly at the scene and succeeded in containing the fire and prevented it from spreading while the interior of the building escaped damage.Continue reading “Fire at old Ballycarney post office”

3 Wexford drama groups in All Ireland

By Dan Walsh The draw for the Open All Ireland RTÉ Amateur Drama Finals 2024 taking place in the Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone, took place today (Sunday) and with three of the nine finalists having qualified from Co. Wexford the dates are important. And they are as follows; Thursday, May 2nd, the opening night ofContinue reading “3 Wexford drama groups in All Ireland”

Hope & Dream 10 was “a big success”

By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The organisers of the annual Hope & Dream 10 event are delighted with today’s renewal on The Promenade, Enniscorthy and are saying “it was a big success and great credit to everyone who took part and the large numbers that turned out to cheer the runners, walkers and juggers atContinue reading “Hope & Dream 10 was “a big success””

Motorcyclist (20s) dies near Carnew

By Dan Walsh A motorcyclist has died in an incident at Tombreane, Carnew on Saturday evening at 6.30pm. The man in his 20s, was taken to Beaumont Hospital with serious injuries. He was later pronounced deceased. A technical examination of the scene has been conducted by Forensic Collision Investigators and the road has since reopened.Continue reading “Motorcyclist (20s) dies near Carnew”

Concerns for direct Wexford to Dublin rail services

By Dan Walsh South East on Track, an organisation dedicated to the improvement of rail services across the South East Region have expressed ‘disappointment’ after noting an article in The Irish Times (April 2nd) entitled; NTA considering proposals to end direct rail services between Wexford and Dublin. In a statement issued this evening, Joe Ryan,Continue reading “Concerns for direct Wexford to Dublin rail services”

Clone Beach cut off by fast flowing river…again!

By Dan Walsh A North Wexford public representative is calling on Wexford County Council Environment Section and local interest groups to come up with a resolution before the holiday season as access to the sea at Clone Beach has been cut off. “For the past number of years there have been ongoing issues locally inContinue reading “Clone Beach cut off by fast flowing river…again!”

Anniversary of 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The 108th anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916 in Enniscorthy was commemorated this morning at a colourful ceremony held in the Market Square. “It is an honour to speak with you this Easter Monday morning as we commemorate the 108th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising,” said Cllr JohnContinue reading “Anniversary of 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy”

‘A Fleadh for All’ coming to Wexford town

By Dan Walsh The Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 traditional music festival scheduled for August 4th-11th was officially launched at the National Opera House, Wexford, tonight (Saturday). The event, organised by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and hosted by the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee is expected to attract over 500,000 visitors, and this year’s theme, ‘A Fleadh forContinue reading “‘A Fleadh for All’ coming to Wexford town”

€85,000 worth of cannabis seized in Wexford

Ten people have been arrested and around €85,000 worth of cannabis seized as part of Operation Thor across Wexford on Good Friday. A search of a house in the north of the county uncovered a grow house where officers confiscated around €43,000 in cannabis. Another €42,000 worth of cannabis seized was seized in a separateContinue reading “€85,000 worth of cannabis seized in Wexford”