By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized approximately 288.6kg of herbal cannabis, 72.8kg of cannabis resin and 3.3kg of cocaine, with an estimated value of €6,443,640, at Rosslare Europort, yesterday (Friday). The illicit drugs were discovered within the load when an accompanied freight unit, which had earlier disembarked a ferry from Dunkirk, France, was stopped andContinue reading “Almost €6.5m drugs seized at Rosslare”
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New Ross ‘Save Our Post Office’ rally
By Dan Walsh in New Ross More than 300 people gathered outside New Ross Post Office on Charles Street this evening to support the ‘Save Our Post Office’ campaign to retain the services in the building owned by An Post and serving the community since 1904. The rally was addressed by Cllrs Michael Sheehan, CllrContinue reading “New Ross ‘Save Our Post Office’ rally”
Mayor Hegarty bids farewell to Council duties!
By Dan Walsh Popular Fine Gael public representative and Mayor of Wexford Cllr John Hegarty will not be standing as a candidate in the forthcoming June local authority election. In a statement, today (Wednesday), Cllr Hegarty said; “I will continue to represent people in my role as councillor and Mayor of Wexford until June andContinue reading “Mayor Hegarty bids farewell to Council duties!”
Paul Kehoe leaves Dáil after 22 years
By Dan Walsh Party leader and An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has wished long standing Wexford TD Paul Kehoe “the very best in whatever he decides to do next” after he announced tonight (Monday) at a meeting of the Fine Gael Party in Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford, that he will not be contesting the next GeneralContinue reading “Paul Kehoe leaves Dáil after 22 years”
Council launches Affordable Housing Survey
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has launched an Affordable Housing Survey where first-time buyers and other applicants who feel they may be eligible to buy or rent an affordable home are invited to complete the survey. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr John Fleming welcomed the survey and said; “The survey provides a realContinue reading “Council launches Affordable Housing Survey”
Civil War exhibition opens in Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library An exciting exhibition recalling the War of Independence and Civil War in County Wexford was officially launched by the Leas-Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy, in Wexford Library tonight (Thursday). Cllr Carthy said; “I’m delighted to launch this exhibition,The War of Independence and Civil War in CountyContinue reading “Civil War exhibition opens in Wexford”
Sod turned on €1.5m project at McCauley Bellefield Park
By Dan Walsh at McCauley Bellefield Park Rapparees-Starlights GAA Club, Enniscorthy, Wexford County Council and Enniscorthy Municipal District held a sod turning event at Bellefield GAA grounds today (Tuesday) on €1.5 million private-public-community investment programme that will transform the community and sporting facilities on offer. Chairperson of Rapparees Starlight’s GAA Club, Ger McVeigh welcomed guestsContinue reading “Sod turned on €1.5m project at McCauley Bellefield Park”
Uisce Éireann announces 700 new jobs
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has today (Tuesday) announced it will be recruiting for 700 new jobs across the country and are inviting candidates in Wexford to apply for what they describe as “an exciting career with Ireland’s National Water Authority.” These exciting opportunities will be available in the next year, with positions ready toContinue reading “Uisce Éireann announces 700 new jobs”
Call for urgent review of Garda resources in North Wexford
By Dan Walsh Gorey-based Fine Gael election candidate, Darragh McDonald, has made a submission to the Garda Commissioner emphasising “that Garda resources in North Wexford are well below the national average and need urgent review.” “Over the last number of months, as part of my election campaign, myself and my team have knocked on overContinue reading “Call for urgent review of Garda resources in North Wexford”
Death of Duncannon parish priest
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Fr. John P. Nolan, parish priest of Duncannon for the past 20 years. Many tributes have been expressed and he will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery after Funeral Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Duncannon, on Sunday. He was in his 78th year.Continue reading “Death of Duncannon parish priest”
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