17 new homes launched at Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh at Droichead Carley, Enniscorthy A new 17-house project at Driochead Carley, at a cost of €205,000 per unit, located beside the Ross Road roundabout at Enniscorthy, was officially launched by Minister James Browne TD and Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council today (Friday). Minister Browne said he was delightedContinue reading “17 new homes launched at Enniscorthy”

Man (56) missing from Enniscorthy

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 56 year old Fran Murphy who is missing from the Enniscorthy area since Wednesday evening, June 14th 2023.   Fran is described as being 5’8 with a broad build, short grey hair and brown eyes.   When last seen, he was wearing brown shorts,Continue reading “Man (56) missing from Enniscorthy”

Road crash on Ferrycarrig N11

By Dan Walsh Three vehicles were involved in a road traffic collision on the N11 at the entrance to the Ferycarrig Hotel which occurred around 5.30pm this evening (Thursday). Emergency services were quickly on the scene including units of the Wexford Fire Service who are involved in union matters and restrictions of their duties. ThreeContinue reading “Road crash on Ferrycarrig N11”

On the Enniscorthy honours list are…

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle It was top of the world stuff on the scorching roof of Enniscorthy Castle this heatwave June evening where local achievers gathered to collect their awards at the Civic Reception organised by Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. Cathoirleach Cllr Aidan Browne welcomed all to the event and said; “I takeContinue reading “On the Enniscorthy honours list are…”

Enniscorthy on water usage alert

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, advises customers in Enniscorthy and surrounding areas on the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme that essential night-time water restrictions are required from Friday night, June 16th until Monday morning, June 19th from 11pm to 6am on each of the three nights to help reservoir levelsContinue reading “Enniscorthy on water usage alert”

New local area plan for Wexford Town

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is preparing a new local area plan for Wexford Town and is encouraging everyone to get involved and have their say on how the town should grow and develop over the period of the plan.  Mayor of the Borough District of Wexford, Cllr Maura Bell said; “We’d like toContinue reading “New local area plan for Wexford Town”

Enniscorthy civic recognition awards

By Dan Walsh at the Presentation Centre There was a distinguished gathering in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, last night (Wednesday) where groups and individual were invited to recognise their achievements at local, county and national level. Speaking at the event Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council said the event was organisedContinue reading “Enniscorthy civic recognition awards”

Boat catches fire off Hook Head

By Dan Walsh Two people have been rescued after their vessel caught fire four miles southeast of Hook Head yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. Dunmore East RNLI Lifeboat responded to a call from the Irish Coast Guard seeking emergency assistance for a vessel on fire at 1.27pm. Fortunately, the situation had been brought under control and extinguishedContinue reading “Boat catches fire off Hook Head”

RTÉ’s David McCullagh in Gorey

By Dan Walsh Popular RTÉ Six One News presenter David McCullagh is also an accomplished author and learned historian, and he is a special guest in Gorey Library on Saturday where he will deliver a talk entitled Crown and Harp; from Free State to a Republic from 3pm. His contribution is full of intrigue. HowContinue reading “RTÉ’s David McCullagh in Gorey”

Nighmare living with pyrite and stink

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting “Same disgusting smell. Different decade” read a placard carried by one of several residents from Ballyminaun, near Gorey, where ongoing issues around the obnoxious smell have been around for a decade now and a group gathered outside County Hall before yesterday’s (Monday) monthly meeting to protest atContinue reading “Nighmare living with pyrite and stink”