By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy With a gentle flick of a switch from the nimble fingers of Mr and Mrs Claus the streets of Enniscorthy were illuminated for Christmas this evening in Market Square and the crowds cheered loudly across the town. Performers, cartoon characters and children decorated in seasonal costume gathered in the groundsContinue reading “Enniscorthy in a brighter light”
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Man (84) dies in Gorey collision
By Dan Walsh An 84-year-old pedestrian has died in a road traffic collision on the R772 Arklow Road at Aske a few kilometres north of Gorey. The incident occurred around 7.30pm last night. It is understood the deceased was walking a short distance to visit a neighbour when he was struck by a passing vehicle.Continue reading “Man (84) dies in Gorey collision”
Enniscorthy sewer network upgrade
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, has announced the completion of significant upgrades to the sewer network in Enniscorthy. The upgrades involved the construction of over 110 metres of new sewers on Mary Street and at the Promenade Pumping Station, along with the decommissioning of the existing outfall pipeContinue reading “Enniscorthy sewer network upgrade”
Santa Claus comes to Gorey again
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meeting Santa Claus has been a regular visitor to Gorey, always promising to come back, and he will be the celebrity in the town for the Big Switch-On at 7.30pm on Saturday evening on Main Street which kick starts the Christmas season in Gorey and North Wexford.Continue reading “Santa Claus comes to Gorey again”
Man (70s) dies in farm accident
By Dan Walsh A man in his 70s has died in an accident on a farm at Ballyfad, a few miles north of Coolgreany in North Wexford. The man was pronounced dead at the scene after the accident which happened around 11am this morning (Wednesday). Emergency services were quickly on the scene. The body wasContinue reading “Man (70s) dies in farm accident”
Proposed Direct Provision Centre at Rosslare Harbour
In a media statement issued today to WexfordLocal.com Wexford County Council wishes to provide clarification and an update in relation to the proposal to develop a Direct Provision Centre at the former Great Southern Hotel on St. Martin’s Road in Rosslare Harbour. The Council carried out inspections of the work being carried out at theContinue reading “Proposed Direct Provision Centre at Rosslare Harbour”
Five arrested in links to shooting incident
Gardaí investigating a shooting incident which occurred in Carlow on December 5th 2022 have made a number of arrests as part of their investigation. Searches were carried out earlier this morning in Carlow, Wexford and Waterford. A total of five men were arrested by Gardaí. Three of the men are aged in their 20s, oneContinue reading “Five arrested in links to shooting incident”
Public information launch for the Fleadh
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Buildings Fleadh Cheoil 2024 hit the headlines last night (Monday) with a very well attended public information event in ‘the Street’ at Wexford County Council buildings, Carricklawn, Wexford, The purpose was to provide information and outlined the huge planning and logistics necessary to bring the event to aContinue reading “Public information launch for the Fleadh”
Enniscorthy plans going forward
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Chief Executive of Wexford County Council, Tom Enright addressed today’s (Monday) monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District held at the Presentation Centre where he briefed members on several projects planned for the town and district. Mr Enright said the Council has been working in partnership with theContinue reading “Enniscorthy plans going forward”
Bowe and Elliott dominate weekend ‘points’
By Dan Walsh at Fairwood, Tinahely Champion handler Colin Bowe and leading trainer on the track Gordon Elliott each saddled three winners and champion rider Barry O’Neill added a treble to his tally over the weekend with racing at three tracks. Elliott dominated at the Wicklow Hunt races at Fairwood, Tinahely, today (Sunday) with threeContinue reading “Bowe and Elliott dominate weekend ‘points’”
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