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Tree falls on van at Murntown

By Dan Walsh This morning a driver had a lucky escape when a tree fell from a ditch onto the commercial vehicle he was driving at Murntown in south Wexford in windy conditions during Storm Eunice. Emergency services were quickly on the scene, but it took almost an hour to free the man who wasContinue reading “Tree falls on van at Murntown”

Alternative water supply in Wexford town

By Dan Walsh In a statement issued this evening Irish Water working in partnership with Wexford County Council is advising customers who are supplied by the Newtown Water Treatment Plant that power outages continue to cause supply interruptions in certain parts of Wexford town. An alternative water supply is available at the following locations; CoolcottsContinue reading “Alternative water supply in Wexford town”

Power failure in Bunclody

By Dan Walsh A power failure is impacting the Water Treatment Plant in Bunclody, however, there are no supply interruptions in the area and the ESB has an estimated power restoration this afternoon. Irish Water’s Regional Operations Lead, Ronan Walsh said; There are no customers without water in Bunclody at the moment so we wouldContinue reading “Power failure in Bunclody”

Workplace death at Ballythomas

By Dan Walsh An employee of Wexford County Council has been fatally injured while attending the scene of a fallen tree caused by Storm Eunice at Ballythomas in North Wexford. The accident occurred around mid-day. In a statement issued by Wexford County Council; “It is with deep regret and sadness that Wexford County Council confirmsContinue reading “Workplace death at Ballythomas”

Wexford town water supply interruption

By Dan Walsh Irish Water customers in Wexford Town who are supplied by the Newtown Water Treatment Plant are experiencing power outages causing supply interruptions in certain parts of Wexford Town. Customers in the Rowe Street, Hill Street and George’s Street areas of Wexford town are currently experiencing loss of supply or pressure issues. AnContinue reading “Wexford town water supply interruption”

Kilrush Drama back on the stage

By Dan Walsh Kilrush Drama Group is back on stage presenting the amateur premiere of Class by Iseult Golden and David Horan as their 2022 festival production and the play will be performed in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew on this Friday and Saturday, February 18th and 19th, and again next Thursday and Friday, March 3rd andContinue reading “Kilrush Drama back on the stage”

Kennedy Bridge closes at midnight

By Dan Walsh As Storm Eunice progresses towards the south and east of Ireland overnight it has just been announced that the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge over the River Barrow and the N25 New Ross Bypass will close from the Glenmore Roundabout to the R733 Junction from midnight tonight. From 5am on Friday morning untilContinue reading “Kennedy Bridge closes at midnight”

Wexford Young FG seeks new members

By Dan Walsh Wexford Young Fine Gael (YFG) have issued a call for new members between the ages of 15 and 35 to join the group founded over 40 years ago by then Taoiseach, Garret FitzGerald TD to act as a voice for young people from all over Ireland. Currently Wexford local Steven Murphy (24),Continue reading “Wexford Young FG seeks new members”

Courtown/Kiltennel Walking Trail supported by Sport Ireland

By Dan Walsh Courtown Community Council are delighted to announce the Courtown/Kiltennel Walking Trail has received official accreditation from Sport Ireland following two years in development. This unique coastal heritage trail is one of the countries only wooded dune systems in Ireland and is therefore a site of ecological importance. National Parks and Wildlife haveContinue reading “Courtown/Kiltennel Walking Trail supported by Sport Ireland”