By Dan Walsh Fianna Fáil’s candidate Jim Gavin has announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential Election “with immediate effect”. In a statement, he said recent days gave him “cause to reflect”. Mr Gavin said: “I made a mistake that was not in keeping with my character and the standards I set myself. I amContinue reading “Government in danger of collapse after Gavin withdrawal?”
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Manic Monday faces Enniscorthy traffic
By Dan Walsh Passing through Enniscorthy town centre is challenging at the best of times and queues are a regular feature at busy times, but even more chaos is forecast daily during the remainder of October. Wexford County Council have announced that Weafer Street, Duffry Hill and Pig Market Hill in Enniscorthy are set toContinue reading “Manic Monday faces Enniscorthy traffic”
Man (60s) dies in Drinagh road traffic collision
A MAN in his 60s was fatally injured in a road traffic collision on the N25 at Ballykelly, Drinagh, 4kms south of Wexford town early this morning (Sunday). The collision involving a van and a jeep occurred at approximately 1.10am. The driver of the van, a male in his 60s, was fatally injured. He wasContinue reading “Man (60s) dies in Drinagh road traffic collision”
Missing Ballycanew man found ‘safe and well’
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’”
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”
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