‘DO NOT SWIM’ Notice for Curracloe

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council have issued “Do Not Swim” notices for Ballinesker, White Gap and Culleton’s Gap Beaches, Curracloe. In a statement issued within the past hour, the Council said; “Testing conducted as part of the Council’s investigation into bathing water quality showed elevated levels for Intestinal enterococci bacteria at White Gap Beach,Continue reading “‘DO NOT SWIM’ Notice for Curracloe”

New ambulance station for New Ross

By Dan Walsh in New Ross The former New Ross Fire Station on Michael Street has been transferred to the HSE for the provision of a new and modern 24-hour Ambulance Station. The news has been confirmed by Cllr Michael Sheehan, Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District Council who told WexfordLocal.com; “I made a commitmentContinue reading “New ambulance station for New Ross”

Tributes following tragic death in Gorey

By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to the memory of Andrzej Marek Winnicki from Enniscorthy who lost his life on a construction site at Ballytegan Road, Gorey, last Wednesday morning. In his late 30’s, it is understood that he died in an incident with a piece of heavy machinery around 9am. Emergency services arrivedContinue reading “Tributes following tragic death in Gorey”

Treble for Bertie Finn and Colin Bowe

By Dan Walsh Today’s point-to-point at Ballindenisk, Co. Cork was a remarkable occasion for Oulart rider Bertie Finn and Kiltealy trainer Colin Bowe who shared a treble and narrowly missed a four-timer in a ‘photo-finish’. The thrilled trio got off the mark in the second division of the maiden race for five-year-old plus mares whenContinue reading “Treble for Bertie Finn and Colin Bowe”

€660,000 drugs seizure at Enniscorthy

Cannabis drugs with an estimated value of €660,000 were seized after Gardaí conducted a search operation at a premises in Enniscorthy. At around 4.30pm on Friday afternoon, a joint operation was conducted by the Wexford Divisional Drug Unit and the National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau with assistance from Enniscorthy District Detective Unit. While inContinue reading “€660,000 drugs seizure at Enniscorthy”

New Ross tales of William Marshal

By Dan Walsh in New Ross The two-day 2nd annual William Marshal Weekend marking the 804th anniversary (1147-1219) brought knights in shining armour onto the streets of New Ross today where the combination of historical tours, history and heritage, music and tradition exuded celebration in the sunshine. The official opening at the High Hill wasContinue reading “New Ross tales of William Marshal”

Another big day for O’Neill and Bowe

By Dan Walsh Saturday point-to-point races took place at Newry, Co. Down today where Barry O’Neill and Colin Bowe shared a double, and with the benefit of a walk-over for David Christie’s Bold Enough in the Open Race, Barry the champion added a third success. The maiden race for four-year-olds was divided with the firstContinue reading “Another big day for O’Neill and Bowe”

Aircraft makes emergency landing at Gorey

By Dan Walsh A light aircraft with a pilot and passenger on board has made a successful emergency landing in the Kilcavan or Ballinglen area of Tara Hill, near Gorey, around 6.30pm today. No injuries are reported. A local eyewitness told WexfordLocal.com that the aircraft was losing power and dropping altitude before the emergency landingContinue reading “Aircraft makes emergency landing at Gorey”

€8m plan for changes to Enniscorthy town centre?

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Cllr Jackser Owens has described as “an eyesore” the present streetscape at the derelict so-called Murphy-Flood’s site in Enniscorthy town centre and is calling for fresh hording to cover up the ‘eyesore’. He made the call at last month’s meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and magnifiedContinue reading “€8m plan for changes to Enniscorthy town centre?”

Man dies in Gorey workplace

By Dan Walsh The Health and Safety Authority and An Garda Siochána are investigating the circumstances in which a man, ca-40 years old, died on a building site at Ballytegan Road, Gorey, this morning. It is understood that the man died following an incident with a piece of heavy machinery around 9 am. Emergency servicesContinue reading “Man dies in Gorey workplace”