By Dan Walsh A man in his 50s has been arrested following a seizure of drugs worth over €3 million by Revenue Officers at Rosslare Europort on Saturday. Approximately 150.6kgs of suspected herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €3,012,000 was seized by Revenue Officers following the search of a truck which had disembarked fromContinue reading “Man (50s) arrested after €3m drug bust”
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€1.9m drug seizure in New Ross
By Dan Walsh A man in his 40’s was arrested after Gardaí seized almost €1.9 million worth of cocaine and cannabis during a search operation of a premises in New Ross on Friday. The search was carried out by members attached to the Wexford Crime Unit. 89kg of cannabis with an estimated value of €1.76Continue reading “€1.9m drug seizure in New Ross”
Traffic arrangements for Vintage Day
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has announced a temporary road closure in Courtown to accommodate the Courtown and Riverchapel Vintage Day which will take place in aid of RNLI and Courtown Tidy Towns at North Pier, Courtown. The Vintage Day will take place tomorrow (Sunday, August 24,) with the road closure taking effect fromContinue reading “Traffic arrangements for Vintage Day”
Castletown River and Nature Festival
By Dan Walsh The Castletown River and Nature Festival takes place this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, August 23rd-24th and an opportunity to celebrate National Heritage Week with The Ahare River and Biodiversity Group as they explore the natural beauty of the Ahare River and local wildlife. The group will be hosting two amazing free eventsContinue reading “Castletown River and Nature Festival”
Ballymurn hosts Friday Heritage event
By Dan Walsh Ballymurn Heritage Group are hosting a Heritage evening on Friday at 7.30pm in Ballymurn Hall. Free refreshments and entry. The evening will consist of a display of crafts, equipment and a spinning wheel demonstration. There will be a free booklet of some old cures, remedies, sayings, superstitions and recipes. The Drinagh MummersContinue reading “Ballymurn hosts Friday Heritage event”
Championship titles at Rosslare Golf Links
By Caomh Breen Allen Aideen Walsh will look to make history this weekend as the Lahinch golfer aims to secure her third consecutive Irish Mid-Amateur Women’s title when she tees up at Rosslare Golf Links tomorrow afternoon. The Irish Mid-Amateur Men’s & Women’s Open Championship runs from Friday-Sunday, August 22nd-24th on the Wexford coast, whereContinue reading “Championship titles at Rosslare Golf Links”
‘Do Not Swim’ at Ballymoney Beach
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has posted “Do Not Swim” notices at Ballymoney Beach, Gorey, Co. Wexford. The latest sampling conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the Beach. Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary to issue “Do not swim” warningContinue reading “‘Do Not Swim’ at Ballymoney Beach”
O’Connell Marketing honours its team members
By Dan Walsh Recognising five years of excellent team work, client management and exceptional campaign delivery, Jean O’Connell, founder and Managing Director of O’Connell Marketing (OCM) proudly awarded Karen Cloke, Caroline Doyle and Margaret Deacon with OCM branded Anniversary awards at a team dinner at ShaRoe Bistro, Clonegal. Jean O’Connell said; “I am delighted toContinue reading “O’Connell Marketing honours its team members”
Yola language revival in Rosslare district?
By Dan Walsh A project promoting Yola language awareness seeks local Rosslare Municipal District groups for storytelling workshops. Funded by Wexford County Council through the Creative Ireland programme, this project has already engaged with groups of people from the area including Tagoat School, St. Mary’s National School, the Brigin Section of Piercestown Girl Guides, volunteersContinue reading “Yola language revival in Rosslare district?”
Cliona’s big night at Rose of Tralee
By Dan Walsh The world famous Rose of Tralee contest takes place tonight (Monday) and tomorrow night (Tuesday) and viewing is available from 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. The Wexford Rose, Cliona O’Leary (26), from Boolavogue, is the last of 18 Roses on stage with Daithí Ó Sé tonight (Monday) and the wholeContinue reading “Cliona’s big night at Rose of Tralee”
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