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Body washed up on Wexford beach

By Dan Walsh The identity of a body found on a beach in North Wexford has not yet been revealed tonight. Gardaí in Gorey are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a woman washed ashore in the Saleen Lane area of Kilgorman Beach in North Wexford this afternoon. This is closeContinue reading “Body washed up on Wexford beach”

Council family in final farewell to Billy

By Dan Walsh at Ballyfad Wexford County Council work colleagues, officials and public representatives formed a guard of honour and lead the tributes to Billy Kinsella, (59), who was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery following Funeral Mass in The Church of Our Lady of the Nativity, Ballyfad this afternoon. The Wexford County CouncilContinue reading “Council family in final farewell to Billy”

Gorey-Sri Lanka Cricket Tour launched

By Dan Walsh in Gorey About 30 members have signed up for next year’s Gorey-Sri Lankan Cricket Tour 2023 involving cricket matches, sightseeing, assisting in the construction of children’s homes in the wake of the Tsunami 2004, and generally growing stronger links between the two countries. Details of the tour were unveiled last night atContinue reading “Gorey-Sri Lanka Cricket Tour launched”

Carnew hosts 15th Drama Festival launch

By Dan Walsh The 15th annual South Wicklow Drama Festival takes place in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, from Sunday to Saturday, March20-26th and the festival was launched in Jim Byrne’s Lounge, Carnew, last Thursday night by Philip Howlin from Camross, who is a member of the Drama League of Ireland Committee. Philip was a longstandingContinue reading “Carnew hosts 15th Drama Festival launch”

RNLI seeks new shop volunteers

By Dan Walsh The RNLI is looking for new shop volunteers to join its lifesaving teams at Courtown, Wexford and Kilmore Quay and just like the charity’s lifeboats, the RNLI’s retail team need a dedicated volunteer crew -people of all ages and abilities – who can give a little time to help save lives atContinue reading “RNLI seeks new shop volunteers”

University Governing Board announced

By Dan Walsh The former Provost of Trinity College Dublin and native of Oulart, Co. Wexford, Dr Patrick Prendergast has been appointed as the first Chairperson of the new Technological University of the South East. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Science and Innovation, Simon Harris, made the announcement this morning on a visitContinue reading “University Governing Board announced”

New railway bridge at Rosslare Strand

By Dan Walsh The single lane bridge over the Dublin-Rosslare Harbour railway line at Rosslare Strand is to be demolished in the coming months and replaced by a 6-metre road carriageway. This announcement was made by Cllr Ger Carthy today who told WexfordLocal.com; I’m delighted to announce that railway bridge on the Station Road, RosslareContinue reading “New railway bridge at Rosslare Strand”

Battle of the elements at Ballycrystal

By Dan Walsh The wet and windy conditions at Ballycrystal today were tough going but some close finishes and competitive racing was the order of the afternoon. Colin Bowe sent out a 1-2 in the opening maiden race for four-year-olds with the hot favourite Sleeping Satelitte and Barry O’Neill getting home two lengths ahead ofContinue reading “Battle of the elements at Ballycrystal”

Rosslare Road closed following crash

By Dan Walsh The N25 Rosslare Road south of Ashfield Cross roundabout is closed to traffic tonight following a two-vehicle road traffic collision earlier this evening. The collision involved a car and a truck and emergency services were alerted just before 6.30pm. Ambulance paramedics, fire service crews and An Garda Siochána rushed to the scene.Continue reading “Rosslare Road closed following crash”