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Wexford Water Conservation Order still active

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann informs customers in Wexford that a Water Conservation Order (hosepipe ban) remains in effect in County Wexford until September 16th. The restrictions include the use of garden hoses and other non-essential water uses.  The Order was put in place following a long period of dry weather combined with high demand,Continue reading “Wexford Water Conservation Order still active”

€88,750 for sports and physical activity

By Dan Walsh Wexford Fine Gael TD, Brian Brennan, has informed WexfordLocal.com that €88,750 from the Dormant Accounts Fund will be used to invest in community sports and physical activity initiatives in Wexford. Deputy Brennan said this funding will help ensure that new opportunities and new sports are opened to people of all abilities andContinue reading “€88,750 for sports and physical activity”

Search for missing Wexford teenager

By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Wexford are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing teenager Abbie Reid. The 14-year-old, who was reported missing from her home at Duncormick on Friday, August 8th, is approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a medium build, brown eyes and long brown hair. When last seen, Abbie was wearingContinue reading “Search for missing Wexford teenager”

€309,457 for outdoor projects in County Wexford

By Dan Walsh North Wexford – South Wicklow Fine Gael TD Brian Brennan welcomed €309,457 in funding for Wexford outdoor recreation projects announced Thursday under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The eight projects announced include enhancement works on walking and cycling trails, improvements to signage, provision of parking and trail furniture, improvements to accessibility andContinue reading “€309,457 for outdoor projects in County Wexford”

Death of Wexford-born champion jockey

By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Kilmore-born jockey Tommy Murphy, (88), who was champion jockey on the Flat in Ireland in 1978, rode a winner at the Cheltenham Festival, two Irish classics and was associated with the greats of Irish racing – Vincent O’Brien and Aidan O’Brien. Born on September 11th 1936, intoContinue reading “Death of Wexford-born champion jockey”

Swimming prohibited at Rosslare Strand and Ballyhealy beaches

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has posted “Do Not Swim” notices at Rosslare Strand and Ballyhealy Beaches, 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 Beaches. Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary to issue “Do NotContinue reading “Swimming prohibited at Rosslare Strand and Ballyhealy beaches”

Two men held after €120,000 drugs find

Two men in their 20s and 30s were arrested after €120,000 worth of cannabis was found during two searches in County Wexford on Wednesday. Around six kilograms of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €120,000 was seized during a search of a residential property. In a follow-up search, a further 1.5 kilograms of herbalContinue reading “Two men held after €120,000 drugs find”

Courtown and Riverchapel Town Plan

By Dan Walsh in Courtown A draft copy of the Courtown and Riverchapel Town Centre First Plan went to public consultation at the Tara Vie Hotel, Courtown, on Monday, and there was strong interest in the 48-page comprehensive document that is in its early stage. Town First Regeneration Officer at Wexford County Council, Mick McCormackContinue reading “Courtown and Riverchapel Town Plan”

Record 800,000 attended 2025 Wexford Fleadh

By Dan Walsh at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2025 in Wexford town After eight sun drenched days of song, story, dance, ceol agus craic, friendship and nostalgia for all ages, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 ended with a colurful fireworks display from the Fleadh Harp on Wexford Harbour late on Sunday night. The Fleadh willContinue reading “Record 800,000 attended 2025 Wexford Fleadh”