By Dan Walsh The woman who died in a road traffic collision on the N25 at Gaulstown, Glenmore, on Wednesday evening has been named as Lorraine Bolger, aged in her 40s and the driver of one of the cars, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Three others were seriously injured following the head-on collisionContinue reading “Road collision victim is named”
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Coolgreany Boil Water Notice lifted
By Dan Walsh Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council has announced today that the Boil Water Notice effective on the Coolgreany Public Water Supply since November 29th is lifted with immediate effect. All consumers on the Coolgreany Public Water Supply can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, foodContinue reading “Coolgreany Boil Water Notice lifted”
Council adopts €134m Budget for 2022
By Dan Walsh Members of Wexford County Council have unanimously adopted the 2022 Budget for an overall estimated expenditure and income of €134 million, up more than €3 million from 2021. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council Cllr. Barbara Anne Murphy described the consideration of the 2022 Budget as a complex process that strived to achieveContinue reading “Council adopts €134m Budget for 2022”
Woman dies in Waterford-New Ross crash
By Dan Walsh A woman has died and four others injured in a head-on collision on the N25 Waterford-New Ross road near Glenmore at about 6.30pm this evening. The N25 is currently closed at Glenmore and is expected to remain closed overnight. Gardaí are advising motorists to plan their journeys accordingly.
Challenges on primary school guidelines
By Dan Walsh Government guidelines introducing face coverings in primary schools is causing immediate concerns in the school communities and is likely to escalate into national headlines with one Wexford teacher challenging An Taoiseach and the Minister for Education on the ethics of the decision. Principal of Gaelscoil Inis Córthaidh, Judy Ní Ifearnáin, has takenContinue reading “Challenges on primary school guidelines”
IMPORTANT UPDATE on Coolgreany Water Supply
By Dan Walsh In a statement issued this afternoon Irish Water has provided an update on the Boil Water Notice issued for Coolgreany Public Water Supply with the addendum; “WATER HELD IN STORAGE OR BOTTLED FROM SUNDAY SHOULD ALSO BE BOILED BEFORE USE.” “Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council wishes to adviseContinue reading “IMPORTANT UPDATE on Coolgreany Water Supply”
Boil Water Notice issued for Coolgreany
By Dan Walsh All consumers on the Coolgreany Public Water Supply are informed that Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council has issued a Boil Water Notice with immediate effect to protect their health. In a statement issued by Irish Water this afternoon; “Due to a risk of potentially inadequately disinfected water entering the supply and followingContinue reading “Boil Water Notice issued for Coolgreany”
€400,000 funding for Rosslare district projects
By Dan Walsh Funding for two projects in the Rosslare Municipal District have been approved under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS). Fianna Fáil Cllr Lisa McDonald made the announcement to WexfordLocal.com ; “I am delighted to be informed today that a total of nearly €400,000 has been approved for two projects in the RosslareContinue reading “€400,000 funding for Rosslare district projects”
O’Keeffe’s Vital Island makes it four-in-a-row
By Dan Walsh at Lingstown, Tomhaggard There was an amazing outcome to the Neville Hotels Open Race ‘over the banks’ at lovely Lingstown with victory going to Vital Island, who was winning this race for the fourth year in a row and plans to run at next Spring’s Punchestown Festival. The nine-year-old gelding owned andContinue reading “O’Keeffe’s Vital Island makes it four-in-a-row”
Lingstown races on Sunday
By Dan Walsh Point-to-pointing over the famous Lingstown track beside Tacumshane Lake takes place tomorrow (Sunday) where there are 113 entries for six races with the first under way at 12.30pm. There are forty-five entries for the opening maiden race for four-year-olds, so possibly a ‘divide’ or two may be facilitated, but most excitement willContinue reading “Lingstown races on Sunday”
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