By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI lifeboat responded to a request from the Irish Coast Guard at 2.27pm on Tuesday to assist a 44-foot-long sailing yacht with three people on board after it developed mechanical difficulties. The lifeboat was launched at 2.45pm and reached the scene in Ballytrent Bay at 2.55pm. The sea was roughContinue reading “All safe and well in sailing yacht rescue”
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Bride and groom on the crest of a wave
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI Lifeboat lovers, Michelle Hinchy and Trevor Devereux switched their lifejackets and yellow wellies for wedding day finery in a beautiful marriage ceremony in the presence of family and friends. Between them the bride and groom have over 50 years voluntary service with Kilmore Quay RNLI. Michelle, currently the station’sContinue reading “Bride and groom on the crest of a wave”
New 1798 memorial unveiled at Ballycarney
By Dan Walsh at Ballycarney The 225th anniversary commemoration of the 1798 Rebellion moved to Ballycarney, beside the River Slaney, this evening (Sunday) were a stone memorial was unveiled at the crossroads where the earliest casualties – the Redmond brothers – of the rebellion lost their lives on the day before the Battle of OulartContinue reading “New 1798 memorial unveiled at Ballycarney”
All pikemen remembered on Oulart Hill
By Dan Walsh on Oulart Hill Deceased members of Oulart pikemen (and women) from past commemorations in 1948 (150th anniversary) and the bicentenary events in 1998 were remembered with pride for their community devotion in maintaining the history and heritage at the 225th commemoration of the 1798 Rebellion in a dignified ceremony held on OulartContinue reading “All pikemen remembered on Oulart Hill”
Man (21) charged with Enniscorthy murder
A man has appeared at Gorey District Court today (Saturday) charged with murder, assaulting and obstructing gardaí, attempting to escape custody and production of a weapon. Adrian Zelek, who is 21 years old and from Westbury Wood in Enniscorthy, is charged with the murder of Michael Gladyszewski at an address in Enniscorthy on Thursday. DetectiveContinue reading “Man (21) charged with Enniscorthy murder”
At Boolavogue as the sun was setting…
By Dan Walsh at Boolavogue With pride of place and a dignified ceremony the community of Boolavogue was joined in history and heritage by neighbouring groups at this evening’s (Friday) well attended and impressive pike march from The Harrow to the Fr. John Murphy Centre at Boolavogue proudly marking the 225th anniversary of the 1798Continue reading “At Boolavogue as the sun was setting…”
Arrest following fatal assault at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are investigating a fatal assault on a man that occurred in Enniscorthy on Thursday evening. At approximately 8pm, Gardaí received reports of an unresponsive male with serious injuries at a residence at Westbury Woods, Enniscorthy. The man, aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The body remains atContinue reading “Arrest following fatal assault at Enniscorthy”
1798 225 events kick off today!
By Dan Walsh The 225th anniversary of the Rebellion of 1798 in County Wexford kicks off this evening (Friday) with a number of events, continues over the weekend and for a number of weeks, and thanks to the staff at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy WexfordLocal.com aims to keep everybody informed of eventsContinue reading “1798 225 events kick off today!”
Cyclist injured near Gorey
By Dan Walsh A male cyclist in his 40’s was injured after coming off his bicycle following a collision with a car on the Courtown Road, near Gorey, shortly after 7pm this evening (Wednesday). Emergency services were quickly on the scene and paramedics tended to the injured party on the side of the road beforeContinue reading “Cyclist injured near Gorey”
Call for public scrutiny of proposed Courtown land transfer
By Dan Walsh Four district public representatives have united with Courtown Regeneration Partnership in a call for further public scrutiny of the proposed land transfer discussed at the Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting held in Blackwater Community Centre on Tuesday, May 16th. In a statement issued by the Courtown Regeneration Partnership and Cllrs Andrew Bolger,Continue reading “Call for public scrutiny of proposed Courtown land transfer”
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