By Frank Greaney A man has admitted to murdering his eight-year-old daughter in Co. Wexford. 35-year-old Mohammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi pleaded guilty today to the murder of Malika Noor Al Katib on December 1st last year. He also pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of her mother, Aisha Noor Al Katib, at the sameContinue reading “Life sentence for murder of 8 year old girl”
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Enniscorthy Castle turns green for Mental Health
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle World Mental Health Day was marked in Enniscorthy tonight where the annual Shine.ie ribbon campaign – converting the lights on Enniscorthy Castle to green – took place in the presence of a large crowd. Leas-Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Pat Kehoe said; “It is lovely to beContinue reading “Enniscorthy Castle turns green for Mental Health”
Water supply back on in Taghmon
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews have completed emergency repairs to a burst watermain in Taghmon, and supply is now returning to customers in the affected areas. Customers in Monastery Avenue, Ard Munna, Taghmon and surrounding areas experienced disruption following the unplanned burst earlier today. Uisce Éireann’s crews worked quickly to repair the main andContinue reading “Water supply back on in Taghmon”
Water works repairs in Taghmon
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst in Taghmon and restore water to customers affected. The burst watermain will result in outages for customers in Monastery Avenue, Ard Munna, Taghmon and surrounding areas in Co Wexford. Uisce Éireann’s Water Network Operation Manager for Wexford, Padraig Lyng has assured customers thatContinue reading “Water works repairs in Taghmon”
Man detained in Oylegate drugs bust
By Dan Walsh A man aged in his 20s was arrested after a sophisticated growhouse operation was discovered within a premises at Oylegate where Gardaí seized 130 suspected cannabis plants with an estimated value of approximately €164,000 (pending analysis). As part of ongoing investigations targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the area, GardaíContinue reading “Man detained in Oylegate drugs bust”
Presidential campaign comes to Gorey
By Dan Walsh Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly is the focus of attention in the Wicklow-Wexford constituency this week and all are welcome to attend two Catherine Connolly campaign meetings. Meetings will be in the Loch Garman Arms Hotel, Main Street, Gorey, on Thursday, October 9th at 7.30pm and in the Bridge Hotel, Arklow, on Friday,Continue reading “Presidential campaign comes to Gorey”
Drinagh crash victim named locally
By Dan Walsh The man in his 60s who was fatally injured in a road traffic collision on the N25 at Ballykelly, Drinagh, 4kms south of Wexford town on Sunday morning has been named locally as Michael (Miley) Cousins, Knockingall, Piercestown. Mr. Cousins was the driver of a courtesy bus at The Coal Bunker Bar,Continue reading “Drinagh crash victim named locally”
Government in danger of collapse after Gavin withdrawal?
By Dan Walsh Fianna Fáil’s candidate Jim Gavin has announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential Election “with immediate effect”. In a statement, he said recent days gave him “cause to reflect”. Mr Gavin said: “I made a mistake that was not in keeping with my character and the standards I set myself. I amContinue reading “Government in danger of collapse after Gavin withdrawal?”
Manic Monday faces Enniscorthy traffic
By Dan Walsh Passing through Enniscorthy town centre is challenging at the best of times and queues are a regular feature at busy times, but even more chaos is forecast daily during the remainder of October. Wexford County Council have announced that Weafer Street, Duffry Hill and Pig Market Hill in Enniscorthy are set toContinue reading “Manic Monday faces Enniscorthy traffic”
Man (60s) dies in Drinagh road traffic collision
A MAN in his 60s was fatally injured in a road traffic collision on the N25 at Ballykelly, Drinagh, 4kms south of Wexford town early this morning (Sunday). The collision involving a van and a jeep occurred at approximately 1.10am. The driver of the van, a male in his 60s, was fatally injured. He wasContinue reading “Man (60s) dies in Drinagh road traffic collision”
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