By Dan Walsh at Boolavogue Minister James Browne officially opened the Boolavogue Digital Innovation Hub Community Centre and Heritage Garden on Sunday deputising for Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, who apologised for not being able to attend but conveyed her congratulations and compliments to the committee and community on the completion ofContinue reading “Boolavogue welcomes new Heritage Garden”
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The Croppy Boy remembered with pike and song
At Geneva Barracks that young man diedAnd at Passage they have his body laidGood people who live in peace and joyBreathe a prayer, shed a tear for the Croppy Boy. By Dan Walsh who attended ‘By Hooke or by Crooke’ Inspired by a stirring ballad, organised with passion and pride, and held in atrocious weatherContinue reading “The Croppy Boy remembered with pike and song”
Trawler stuck on Blackwater sandbank
By Dan Walsh A fishing trawler grounded off the east coast of Blackwater since last Sunday remains stuck on a sandbank with poor weather conditions hampering the authorities from boarding and conducting a search. Gardaí have confirmed that it will be treated as a crime scene. It will also be searched, but at this stageContinue reading “Trawler stuck on Blackwater sandbank”
Trawler drama off the Wexford coast
By Dan Walsh Two men, who are not Irish nationals, have been arrested after their fishing trawler suspected to be carrying a large haul of cocaine ran aground on a sandbank off the Blackwater coast at around 11.30pm on Sunday night. It is understood that the trawler was being tracked by the Irish Navy’s LÉContinue reading “Trawler drama off the Wexford coast”
Sinn Féin Loch Garman announces election team
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin Loch Garman has announced its largest ever team to contest the 2024 local elections in Wexford Town Local Electoral Area where sitting members Tom Forde and Davy Hynes will be joined on the ticket by businesswoman, Lorraine Smyth. Lorraine Smyth said; “I am thrilled to be joining Tom and DavyContinue reading “Sinn Féin Loch Garman announces election team”
Drugs and cash seizures in Co. Wexford
By Dan Walsh Gardaí have made significant drugs and cash seizures in Co. Wexford over the past two weeks. Officers seized drugs including heroin, mephedrone, cocaine and cannabis worth about €50,000. Cash worth €40,800 was also recovered during searches under Operation Tara from September 8th-22nd. Gardaí arrested nine people – six men and two womenContinue reading “Drugs and cash seizures in Co. Wexford”
Two out of the next local elections!
By Dan Walsh It was a week of shocks in local politics when two of Wexford County Council’s most prominent members, Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan (Fine Gael) and Cllr Maura Bell (The Labour Party), both confirmed that they will not be contesting the 2024 elections to Wexford County Council. Cllr Codd-Nolan was first elected for FineContinue reading “Two out of the next local elections!”
Fórsa industrial action deferred
By Dan Walsh BREAKING NEWS; WexfordLocal.com has learned late last night that a planned escalation of industrial action by workers in local authorities has been deferred to facilitate talks at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) on Monday. This news broke after the story had been filed and read as follows. Please note the changes. MembersContinue reading “Fórsa industrial action deferred”
€19m contract for Enniscorthy water scheme
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council has announced the signing of a major new construction contract that will result in critical upgrades and investment to the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme. The €19 million investment will provide a reliable and sustainable water supply and the project which will begin inContinue reading “€19m contract for Enniscorthy water scheme”
Book tells the story of Coollattin
By Dan Walsh at Coollattin House The history and heritage of Coollattin House, soon to be located in the new Wicklow-Wexford electoral constituency, is one of the finest country houses anywhere in the country and it is destined for further fame following the launch of Kevin Lee’s brilliant book, Coollattin, in the presence of anContinue reading “Book tells the story of Coollattin”
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