By Dan Walsh Uisce Eireann has detected 13 exceedances for pesticides in the public drinking water supplies in Clonroche in 2022 as part of its public water supply monitoring programme. The Clonroche water supply abstracts raw water from local boreholes which are vulnerable to runoff from land. Uisce Éireann is asking users of any herbicideContinue reading “Issues with Clonroche drinking water”
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Fishing boat towed ashore
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI came to the aid of a man after his 16-foot inflatable fishing boat got into difficulty off Ballytrent Beach on Tuesday. The volunteer crew were requested to launch their all-weather lifeboat by the Irish Coast Guard shortly before 6pm and made its way to the scene. Weather conditions atContinue reading “Fishing boat towed ashore”
New Coast Guard Station needed in Courtown?
By Dan Walsh Twenty-three persons are working out of the “unfit for purpose” Courtown Coast Guard Station that consists of a single room operation with no toilet facilities and common changing facilities for both male and female crew members. That is according to Courtown Coast Guard Officer, David Swinburne, who added; “We are basically sharingContinue reading “New Coast Guard Station needed in Courtown?”
53,300 litres of alcohol seized
By Dan Walsh 53,300 litres of alcohol including cans of Carlsberg Special Brew, Stella Artois, and Tyskie brands were among the 53,300 litres of alcohol with a market value of €220,000 seized by revenue officers over the May Bank Holiday weekend. The seizures were executed in four separate operations at Rosslare Europort between Thursday andContinue reading “53,300 litres of alcohol seized”
Bree Macra in another national final
By Dan Walsh The Bree Macra Public Speaking team of Chairman Jordan Feeley, and speakers Sarah Byrne and Grace Kehoe, who have secured a spot in the All-Ireland Public Speaking Final. This will be the third All-Ireland Final this year for Bree Macra, as Jordan and Sarah were part of the All-Ireland Runner-up Novice DebatingContinue reading “Bree Macra in another national final”
Doubles for Wexford ‘pointers’
By Dan Walsh May Day point-to-point action took place at Dawstown today and doubles for riders Barry O’Neill and Tiernan Power Roche and for champion handler Barry O’Neill. Tiernan Power Roche from Tomhaggard was in the winners’ enclosure following the maiden race for five-year-old geldings having steered newcomer Do It Like A Dude for owner/handlerContinue reading “Doubles for Wexford ‘pointers’”
May Day rescue off the Saltee Islands
By Dan Walsh Nine anglers on board a charter boat that fouled its propellers east of the Saltee Islands were rescued and taken to safety by Kilmore Quay RNLI Lifeboat service earlier today. The volunteer crew were requested to launch their all-weather Tamar class lifeboat, Killarney, by the Irish Coast Guard this morning. The lifeboat underContinue reading “May Day rescue off the Saltee Islands”
Ed Sheeran mourns loss of his grandmother
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of Anne Mary Sheeran (née Mulligan), Craanford, Gorey, who is grandmother to internationally renowned singer songwriter Ed Sheeran. She passed away peacefully at Castle Gardens Nursing Home, Enniscorthy, aged 98 years. Ed Sheeran wrote a chart-topping song about his grandmother called ‘Nancy Mulligan’. A nurse from Gorey,Continue reading “Ed Sheeran mourns loss of his grandmother”
May Bush celebrations in Gorey
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Square Gorey Civic Square was alive to the sound of music and celebration this evening to mark the Gorey May Bush Feile decorations and the welcome of summer and Bealtaine in a pleasant outdoor atmosphere of music, song, dancing and storytelling. The well attended ceremony commenced with John CullenContinue reading “May Bush celebrations in Gorey”
Staples brothers each win one
By Dan Walsh The Staples brothers from Duncormick enjoyed a winner each at Dromahane point-to-point today (Sunday). Sean Staples was aboard Ivegotdapower in the colours of Connie Rooney, Ballyduff, and handled by John Paul Brennan at Monasootha, Camolin, and was successful by a short head in the maiden race for five-year-old geldings. And his youngerContinue reading “Staples brothers each win one”
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