By Dan Walsh A man in his 30s was questioned in connection with Revenue Officers’ seizure of approximately 9.36 million cigarettes at Rosslare Europort. The seizure was made following routine risk profiling aimed at identifying tobacco products that may be diverted onto the market without payment of the tax due. The cigarettes arrived in anContinue reading “9.36m cigarettes seized at Rosslare Europort”
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Gorey gears up for 24-hour pool bike event
By Dan Walsh The 2026 renewal of the annual 24-hour Splash-a-Thon takes place in the Leisure Centre in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, this weekend, and you could be a participant in this unique fitness experience supporting a worthy cause. The event is in aid of Cycle Against Suicide with all monies raised going toContinue reading “Gorey gears up for 24-hour pool bike event”
Carrigbyrne Water Treatment Plant disruption
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore water supply to customers in Carrigbyrne and Newbawn, following a disruption at the Carrigbyrne Water Treatment Plant. Padraig Lyng, Water Operations Manager with Uisce Éireann, said: “Our crews are working to restore the Carrigbyrne Water Treatment Plant and return it to normal operation as quicklyContinue reading “Carrigbyrne Water Treatment Plant disruption”
New chapter for Wexford Book Festival
By Dan Walsh “We want Wexford to become a town of books for the weekend,” said festival organiser Wally O’Neill of Red Books looking forward to events running from October 16th-18th as the annual Wexford Book Fair expands into the first Wexford Book Festival. The new festival will bring events to venues around the town,Continue reading “New chapter for Wexford Book Festival”
Applegreen sponsors Wexford Festival Opera
By Dan Walsh Wexford Festival Opera has announced a new three-year partnership with Applegreen, the Irish roadside hospitality company who becomes the Official Sponsor of the popular Pocket Opera Programme. Suzanne Nance, Executive Director of Wexford Festival Opera said: “We are delighted to welcome Applegreen as Official Sponsor of our Pocket Operas through a new three-yearContinue reading “Applegreen sponsors Wexford Festival Opera”
40 winners for Bertie Finn
By Dan Walsh The 2026/27 point-to-point season kicked off at Toomebridge, Co. Antrim, on Saturday and while Wexford stables were involved the best placing was the runner-up spot for Colin Bowe’s I’m Feeling It in the four years old mares’ maiden race with Bertie Finn on board. However, Oulart rider Bertie Finn was compensated inContinue reading “40 winners for Bertie Finn”
Restoration at Wexford Franciscan Friary
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Franciscan Friary The Franciscan Friary in Wexford town is a fine classical Romanesque building, with an ornate barrel ceiling in the nave which is separated from the aisles by a colonnade of four massive pillars on each side. The Friary has a long history, and fundraising remains a challenge asContinue reading “Restoration at Wexford Franciscan Friary”
€90,000 for Slaney Search and Rescue
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-based Slaney Search and Rescue has expressed gratitude to Minister James Browne TD and Minister Dara Calleary TD for securing €90,000 under the 2026 CLÁR Programme towards the purchase of two new rescue and recovery vehicles. In a statement on social media, Slaney Search and Rescue said; “This funding is a significantContinue reading “€90,000 for Slaney Search and Rescue”
Jesse Sludds returns to Late Late Show
By Dan Walsh Young Wexford performer Jesse Sludds returns to The Late Late Show studio tonight (Friday) to take part in the Country Music Special with Patrick Kielty on RTÉ television. Jesse will announce the release of his new single Dear Home and give an update on life since winning the The Late Late ShowContinue reading “Jesse Sludds returns to Late Late Show”
Burst water main disrupts Clonroche supply
By Dan Walsh Customers and businesses in Clonroche and surrounding areas may experience disruptions to their water supply this evening following a burst water main. Uisce Eireann crews are on site carrying out repairs and every effort is being made to restore normal service as quickly and safely as possible. An alternative water supply isContinue reading “Burst water main disrupts Clonroche supply”
