By Dan Walsh A large burst on a water main supplying Wexford town is impacting treated water storage levels at Coolcots Reservoir Zone. Repairs are expected to be completed by this evening, (Thursday) and customers should note “that it typically takes two to three hours following repairs for normal supply to restore to all customersContinue reading “Burst water main on Wexford town supply”
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Enniscorthy 19th century church for sale
By Dan Walsh The former Presbyterian Church on Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy, and the adjoining house, is being offered for sale by private treaty with a price tag of €700,000. Enquiries to Sherry Fitzgerald O’Leary Kinsella estate agents. The church on Mill Park Road was built in 1866 by Mr Patrick Kerr and on MarchContinue reading “Enniscorthy 19th century church for sale”
Flooding at the Heritage Park
By Dan Walsh The Irish National Heritage Park at Ferrycarrig reopens its restaurant and crafts shop today (Tuesday) from 9.30am to 5pm following serious flooding that closed the complex over the weekend. However, the outdoor experience will remain closed until Friday, November 3rd due to the flooding. In a statement issued on social media yesterday,Continue reading “Flooding at the Heritage Park”
Rosslare Strand families devastated by floods
By Dan Walsh Families at The Haven housing estate in Rosslare Strand are in temporary accommodation tonight after being forced to leave seven homes that were impacted by severe flooding during a weekend of heavy rain in south Wexford. Local Cllr Jim Codd visited the scene today to support the residents and empathise with themContinue reading “Rosslare Strand families devastated by floods”
Latest news on Wexford water supply
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann issued a statement today (Monday) via WexfordLocal.com to inform customers that following the completion of emergency repairs on a trunk water main supplying Coolcots Reservoir and Wexford Town at the weekend, resolute water service experts continue with works to ensure the reservoir recovers to safe levels and the water networkContinue reading “Latest news on Wexford water supply”
Bright plans for Enniscorthy and Bunclody
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Chief Executive of Wexford County Council, Tom Enright visited Enniscorthy last week and addressed proceedings at the launch of The Dome Training Centre and Sensory Garden at Gort na Greine, where he presented a positive picture of future developments for Enniscorthy. Mr. Enright extended sincere congratulations to Michael Devereux andContinue reading “Bright plans for Enniscorthy and Bunclody”
Double for Bowe and O’Neill
By Dan Walsh Point-to-point action went ahead in testing conditions at Tattersalls, Co. Meath, today and two winners for the Milestone Bloodstock Ltd, Colin Bowe and Barry O’Neill partnership brought success to Wexford. Two newcomers Honky Tonk Highway, a three lengths success in the maiden race for four-year-old mares, and Farfromnowhere, with a runaway 45Continue reading “Double for Bowe and O’Neill”
€389,000 cocaine and cash seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh With the assistance of Revenue’s mobile x-ray scanner, Revenue officers seized approximately 5.5 kgs of cocaine with an estimated value of €385,000 at Rosslare Europort on Friday. The illicit drugs were discovered when a Polish-registered freight unit was stopped and searched, having arrived on a ferry from Dunkirk, France. A man inContinue reading “€389,000 cocaine and cash seized at Rosslare Europort”
Beware flash floods on Wexford roads
By Dan Walsh Serious heavy rainfall has hit Co. Wexford this evening with many reports of flooded roads. The N25 Larkins Cross – Maldron Roundabout is currently flooded, but passable with care. Several roads in Wexford Town also affected. Marsh Lane New Ross flooded. N30 Palace to Clonroche flooded but passable with care. Waterford RoadContinue reading “Beware flash floods on Wexford roads”
Clocks go back one hour on Sunday
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The clocks go back one hour at 2am on Sunday marking the end of the extended daylight period of the year – commonly known as winter time. So, all the clocks and watches will need to be manually adjusted to the new time, however, the impressive new clock above WalterContinue reading “Clocks go back one hour on Sunday”
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