By Dan Walsh Rosslare RNLI lifeboat responded to a local fisherman located 10 miles north of Rosslare Europort after he reported that his boat was taking on water rapidly at 9.40am yesterday (Saturday). The volunteer crew arrived on the scene and passed over the salvage pump to help remove the water from the boat, butContinue reading “Fishing boat in distress off Wexford coast”
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Enniscorthy becomes ‘a growing community’
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Community history was made in Enniscorthy this morning when Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council congratulated the committee and cut the ribbon at the official opening of the Enniscorthy Community Allotments at Gort na Gréine. The new development consists of 64 plots, 20 raised beds and 60 spacesContinue reading “Enniscorthy becomes ‘a growing community’”
Minister Browne gets Enniscorthy ‘Rockin’
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Minister of State James Browne TD launched the 2022 Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival at a pleasant outdoors reception hosted by Dunnes Stores on the roof of Enniscorthy Castle this evening. Cllr Aidan Browne, Chairman of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, said he was delighted to be invited toContinue reading “Minister Browne gets Enniscorthy ‘Rockin’”
‘Great Weekend’ promised at Gorey Festival.
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Centre “We’re going to have a great weekend. We are really looking forward to it. It is something that we have been missing for the last few years,” said Cllr Donal Kenny, Cathaoirleach of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, and Chair of the Festival Committee speaking at the launch ofContinue reading “‘Great Weekend’ promised at Gorey Festival.”
Irish Water Enniscorthy back yard project
By Dan Walsh Low water pressure due to leaks will soon be a thing of the past for Enniscorthy homes as Irish Water’s neighbouring customers on Redmond Street, Ross Road and Duffy Hill will all benefit from a back yard service replacement project. In the coming weeks, the ageing back yard water mains will beContinue reading “Irish Water Enniscorthy back yard project”
Jordan Gainford wins the Galway Plate
By Dan Walsh The Galway Plate is one of the legendary steeplechases first run in 1869 and the 2022 renewal was won this evening on day three of the Galway racing festival by Hewick (16/1) ridden by 21 years old Wexford jockey Jordan Gainford. Always travelling well and fighting off the presence of a looseContinue reading “Jordan Gainford wins the Galway Plate”
Enniscorthy set for Rockin’ Festival
By Dan Walsh The Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival is the perfect cocktail of everything that is brilliant about the summer with food, music and lots of family events, and it returns to Enniscorthy over the August Bank Holiday. The programme includes a huge range of free events such as Artisan Food and a CraftContinue reading “Enniscorthy set for Rockin’ Festival”
Missing Gorey man located
By Dan Walsh Good news tonight is that William Ralph, (58), who had been reported missing from his home in Gorey, has been located safe and well. Gardaí at Gorey and William’s family wish to thank the local press and the general public for their support. No further action is necessary.
Investigation into Forth Mountain fire
By Dan Walsh Officers at Wexford Garda Station have launched an appeal for information to assist their investigation into the malicious fire at Carrigfoyle car park on Forth Mountain, near Barntown. A wooden structure unit which included disabled toilet facilities was completely destroyed and reduced to a pile of ashes. Gardaí believe the incident occurredContinue reading “Investigation into Forth Mountain fire”
William (58) missing from Gorey
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 58-year-old William Ralph who is missing from his home in Gorey, since Monday. William is described as approximately 5ft 10” inches in height, of athletic build, with short grey hair and green eyes. When last seen, William was wearingContinue reading “William (58) missing from Gorey”
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