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World Shore Angling 2024 event coming to Wexford

By Dan Walsh at Hotel Curracloe The World Shore Angling championships featuring the 32nd Youth Championship (under 16) and the 23rd Junior Championship (under 21) is taking place along the Wexford shoreline later this year from November 2nd-9th and the official launch took place today (Saturday) in Hotel Curracloe, which will be headquarters for theContinue reading “World Shore Angling 2024 event coming to Wexford”

2.7kms water mains replacement in Rosslare

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Wexford County Council is replacing 2.7kilometres of old damaged water mains with new modern pipes in Rosslare to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage. The section of works, starting this week will take place from the junction of the N25 withContinue reading “2.7kms water mains replacement in Rosslare”

4,860 litres of red wine at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh Revenue officers have seized 4,860 litres of wine with an estimated value of over €59,200 at Rosslare Europort. This represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €31,700.  The illegal red wine, branded ‘Doppio Passo Primitivo Rosso 2022’, was discovered during the search of an accompanied trailer which had disembarkedContinue reading “4,860 litres of red wine at Rosslare Europort”

Weather causing “untold stress for Wexford farmers”

By Dan Walsh Met Éireann weather stations have recorded significant rainfall with Johnstown Castle showing 153.7mm of rainfall in March which almost double the March long term average rainfall of 79mm. Deputy Paul Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com; “Weather conditions are hammering farmer morale, and we are moving into an unprecedented territory on farms. Farmers are acting responsiblyContinue reading “Weather causing “untold stress for Wexford farmers””

€19m upgrade for Enniscorthy water supply

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is commencing works on a €19 million upgrade to the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme that will benefit over 11,000 consumers, ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply for Enniscorthy and surrounding areas, and enabling future growth and development in the area. Critical improvements to the scheme will include upgrading theContinue reading “€19m upgrade for Enniscorthy water supply”

Teenager missing from New Ross

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Anne Connors, who has been reported missing from New Ross, Co. Wexford since Wednesday , April 3rd. Anne is described as approximately 5 foot 3 inches tall with a slim build, blonde hair, and blue eyes.   When last seen, she was wearing a black jacket andContinue reading “Teenager missing from New Ross”

7.30am Friday inspection at Wexford

By Dan Walsh Wexford Racecourse is currently unfit for racing due to parts of the track being waterlogged. There will be an inspection at 7.30am on Friday morning to determine if the fixture scheduled to take place on Friday can go ahead. Paul Moloney, IHRB Clerk of the Course at Wexford said; “Unfortunately the weatherContinue reading “7.30am Friday inspection at Wexford”

Beer seized at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh Revenue officers have seized approximately 24,875 litres of beer with an estimated value of over €99,000 at Rosslare Europort. The illicit beer, of multiple brands, represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €46,400. The consignment was discovered during the search of an accompanied trailer which had disembarked a ferryContinue reading “Beer seized at Rosslare Europort”

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”