By Dan Walsh BREAKING NEWS, Friday, 11.30pm; Cathal O’Sullivan has been located “safe and well.” Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 52 year-old Cathal O’Sullivan, who was reported missing in Ballycanew, Co. Wexford, on Thursday evening, October 2nd 2025. Cathal was last seen at approximately 10.10am in Ballycanew. Cathal is described as being approximatelyContinue reading “Missing Ballycanew man found ‘safe and well’”
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Burst water main in Bridgetown
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst water main in Tomhaggard and restore water to customers affected. Repairs are expected to be completed by 5pm today. The burst water main will result in outages for customers in Tomhaggard, Bridgetown and surrounding areas. Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng has assured customersContinue reading “Burst water main in Bridgetown”
Water supply restored to Ballindaggan
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has completed works to restore normal water supply for customers in Ballindaggan and the surrounding areas following an interruption to supply at Ballindaggan Water Treatment Plant.It typically takes three to four hours for regular supply to be fully restored to all areas as water refills the network, especially for thoseContinue reading “Water supply restored to Ballindaggan”
Update on Gorey health projects
By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD for Wicklow-Wexford Deputy Brian Brennan requested “an update on behalf of the people of Gorey on the new ambulance station and the primary healthcare centre”, with the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill in Dail Éireann yesterday (Friday) and the outcome appears to be ‘positive’. Deputy Brennan said; “GoreyContinue reading “Update on Gorey health projects”
Enhancing community safety countywide
By Dan Walsh The Wexford Local Community Safety partnership was officially launched with its first meeting at the Council Chamber in Wexford on Tuesday. The partnership will expand joint policing committees to include wider community, voluntary, and statutory involvement, all working to improve safety across the county. Wexford County Council will oversee the partnership andContinue reading “Enhancing community safety countywide”
Wexford convent becomes student housing
By Dan Walsh at Adoration Convent, Wexford Wexford County Council and Georgia Southern University of Savannah are celebrating commencement of extensive refurbishment of the historic Adoration Convent on Bride Street, Wexford, which is being converted into modern student accommodation. The €6.5 million project, delivered in partnership between Wexford County Council and Georgia Southern University, willContinue reading “Wexford convent becomes student housing”
Working to restore water in Ballindaggan extended
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann are progressing with works to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in Ballindaggan following an interruption to supply at the Ballindaggan Water Treatment Plant earlier this week. While Uisce Éireann crews are currently on site carrying out restoration works, given the complexity of the repairs, the restoration timeContinue reading “Working to restore water in Ballindaggan extended”
New games area and playground opens in Maudlintown
By Dan Walsh Healthy Wexford and Wexford County Council, supported by the Healthy Ireland Fund, have added a new games area and playground markings in Maudlintown, Wexford town, to make the green space more playful for everyone. Replacing an obsolete piece of playground equipment, the development, which was led by the Insurance Risk Management teamContinue reading “New games area and playground opens in Maudlintown”
Jim Bolger’s stud farm listed for sale
By Dan Walsh Renowned racehorse trainer Jim Bolger has listed Redmondstown Stud for sale, with a guide price of €975,000. The property will be offered at auction by Keane Auctioneers, Custom House Quay, Wexford, on Friday, October 17th at 12:30pm. Jim and Jackie Bolger bought the 84-acre Oylegate farm in 1990, producing seven classic winnersContinue reading “Jim Bolger’s stud farm listed for sale”
Bunclody River Slaney information meeting
By Dan Walsh The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) will hold a community information meeting about water quality on Tuesday, September 30th at 7pm in the Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club, Bunclody (Y21 N922). Members of the public, including community groups and interested individuals, are invited to attend. The Slaney Catchment, spanning parts of Wicklow,Continue reading “Bunclody River Slaney information meeting”
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