By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Thomastown are renewing their appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N25 at Gaulstown in Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny, on Wednesday evening December 1st, 2021. The incident occurred at approximately 6.30pm and involved two cars. The driver of one of the cars, a Wexford womanContinue reading “Gardai renew appeal for witnesses”
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Confusion reigns around animal welfare
By Dan Walsh Over €130,000 has been allotted to animal welfare organisations in County Wexford at a time when the hunting industry has been wiped out and point-to-point racing is about to be axed due to insurance difficulties resulting in the destruction of the livelihoods of hundreds of people who have contributed with dignity andContinue reading “Confusion reigns around animal welfare”
Seizure of goods at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized approximately 11,660 ‘L&M’ brand cigarettes, 20 litres of spirits and almost 224 litres of beer at Rosslare Europort last week. The seized goods have a combined retail value of over €10,200, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €7,700. The smuggled cigarettes and alcohol were discoveredContinue reading “Seizure of goods at Rosslare Europort”
War at sea becomes war of words at Council meeting
By Dan Walsh An incident at sea involving an Irish registered trawler, the Mary J from Kilmore Quay, who was put off her fishing grounds by the Irish Navy vessel, the William Butler Yeats, was raised at today’s meeting of Wexford County Council held in ‘the Street’ at Carricklawn Headquarters, Wexford, under Covid-19 guidelines, byContinue reading “War at sea becomes war of words at Council meeting”
Liam Mellows remembered in Castletown
By Dan Walsh The annual Liam Mellows Commemoration ceremony took place today (Sunday) at his graveside in Castletown Cemetery where Sinn Féin’s Johnny Mythen became the first Wexford TD since 1924 to deliver the oration. “I am humbled and proud to speak at the graveside of this great Irishman,” said Deputy Mythen who described MellowsContinue reading “Liam Mellows remembered in Castletown”
Doubles for four Wexford stables at Borris
By Dan Walsh at Borris House It was a busy afternoon on the point-to-point circuit with doubles for four Wexford handlers, Ellen Doyle, Cormac Farrell and Michael Goff at Borris House and Donnchadh Doyle saddled a brace of winners at Boulta, Co. Cork. Ellen Doyle’s Baltimore Stables at Coolgarrow Lane, Enniscorthy, won both divisions ofContinue reading “Doubles for four Wexford stables at Borris”
Enniscorthy boil water notice is lifted
By Dan Walsh Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council wishes to notify customers on the Enniscorthy Public Water Supply that following the completion of remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results, the boil water notice which has been in place is now lifted with immediate effect. This decision follows consultation undertakenContinue reading “Enniscorthy boil water notice is lifted”
€100,000 support for New Ross plan
By Dan Walsh Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced €2.6 million in funding to deliver the first ever Town Centre First Plans, which will be key to tackling dereliction and revitalising town centres. As part of the initiative Wexford County Council will receive €100,000 to support the development ofContinue reading “€100,000 support for New Ross plan”
Friday is Digitisation Day
By Dan Walsh The Wexford War of Independence and Civil War Digitisation Day takes place tomorrow (Friday) at Wexford Library, Mallin Street, Wexford on Friday, 10th December 2021, from 11am to 4pm. Members of the public are invited to bring photographs, postcards, letters, diaries, medals or other memorabilia in relation to this turbulent time in ourContinue reading “Friday is Digitisation Day”
No injuries reported from Storm Barra
By Dan Walsh Despite the very dangerous conditions that prevailed across the entire county over the past 24 hours, and thanks to the sensible co-operation of the public in heeding the safety warnings, there have no reports of injuries. That is the verdict of Wexford County Council’s Emergency Management Team who met again this morningContinue reading “No injuries reported from Storm Barra”
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