By Dan Walsh at the June meeting of Wexford County Council The controversial Land Swap at Courtown, came before the monthly meeting of Wexford County Council today as a Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001 and the members voted in favour of the proposal by 24 votes to 7. The Council’s site, measuringContinue reading “Councillors back Courtown Land Swap, 24-7”
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Speedboat rescue off Courtown Beach
By Dan Walsh Three people were rescued yesterday afternoon (Sunday) after their speedboat started taking on water off Courtown Beach. Courtown RNLI crew launched their inshore lifeboat at approximately 3.41pm and it was launched shortly after at 3.50pm. They arrived on scene at 3.55pm and observed that the speedboat had made its way onto theContinue reading “Speedboat rescue off Courtown Beach”
School bus in road crash
A school bus with 20 occupants on board was involved in a road traffic collision at Larkin’s Cross on the N25 near Barntown, on the outskirts of Wexford town. The incident occurred around 8.30am this morning (Monday) and involved a school bus and a vehicle. Emergency services were quickly on the scene, but fortunately, noContinue reading “School bus in road crash”
1798 Battle of Ross commemoration
By Dan Walsh at New Ross There was an excellent turnout for today’s 1798 Battle of Ross commemoration where former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was a special invited guest and was given a warm welcome on behalf of the townspeople by Cllr Michael Sheehan, Cathaoirleach New Ross Municipal District Council. A Colour Party from the NewContinue reading “1798 Battle of Ross commemoration”
Crew rescued from Yacht Race mishap
By Dan Walsh A crew of nine were rescued in a joint operation on Wednesday evening by Rosslare Harbour and Kilmore Quay RNLI after their 12-metre yacht got into difficulty after breaking its rudder off the Wexford coast. The yacht had been taking part in the Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Yacht Race. Kilmore Quay RNLI’sContinue reading “Crew rescued from Yacht Race mishap”
Wexford welcomes French ambassador
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The French Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency Vincent Guérend visited Enniscorthy this evening where he advocated to “the strengthen the relationship between Ireland and France” and was delighted to participate in the 225th commemorations of the Rebellion of 1798. Monsieur Guérend spoke at a press reception in Enniscorthy Castle, afterContinue reading “Wexford welcomes French ambassador”
Enniscorthy faces weekend water restrictions
By Dan Walsh Customers in Enniscorthy and surrounding areas on the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme are advised by Uisce Éireann that essential night-time water restrictions are required from tonight (Friday) until Monday morning, from 11pm to 6am on each of the three nights to help reservoir levels recover. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com about conserving water,Continue reading “Enniscorthy faces weekend water restrictions”
Bunclody book recalls community tales
By Dan Walsh in Bunclody A new book called No Twixing or Crossing was launched in Bunclody Library tonight by Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Aidan Browne, who complimented all associated with “this collection of superstitions, beliefs, practices, ritual cures, verses and stories from Bunclody.” Cllr Browne told the large attendance presence thatContinue reading “Bunclody book recalls community tales”
Graffiti stirs up trouble in Enniscorthy
EXCLUSIVE by Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Two of Co. Wexford and Ireland’s greatest sporting ambassadors have been disgracefully disrespected after their images posted on an Enniscorthy derelict building on Shannon Quay have been smeared with graffiti style protest scribbling. The tribute panel has nine Wexfordians of distinction including Nickey Rackard of hurling fame, Lisa JacobContinue reading “Graffiti stirs up trouble in Enniscorthy”
Sea monster seen in Ferns
By Dan Walsh in Ferns The mid-day Bank Holiday parade was always going to be the highlight for many at the Festival of Ferns and the signs were positive long before the spectacle begins as families lined the streets and took up vantage viewing areas from early morning. Setting off from the grounds of St.Continue reading “Sea monster seen in Ferns”
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