By Dan Walsh The majestic redevelopment of historic Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens, near Piercestown, a few kilometres from Wexford town were officially opened by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. yesterday (Thursday). Minister McConalogue said: “I am delighted to officially open this national treasure and I congratulate all involved in recentContinue reading “Minister opens historic Johnstown Castle”
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Enniscorthy gets replacement water mains
By Dan Walsh Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council have begun works to replace 1,650 metres of problematic water mains in Enniscorthy. The works are taking place between Edermine (Spring Hill) and Vinegar Hill, on Cluain Dara, Esmonde Road, through a brown field site to Drumgoold Road and continue on the pedestrianContinue reading “Enniscorthy gets replacement water mains”
€20,000 cannabis seized in Bree
By Dan Walsh One male has been arrested in Bree following the discovery of approximately €20,000 worth of cannabis seized last weekend after a number of searches were conducted across County Wexford under warrants issued under the Misuse of Drugs Act by the Divisional Drug Unit supported by Detective and Uniform Units. In Bree, oneContinue reading “€20,000 cannabis seized in Bree”
€307m to acquire 40% Glanbia shareholding
By Dan Walsh Glanbia Co-op is proposing to take full ownership of Glanbia Ireland by purchasing Glanbia plc’s 40% stake in the strategic joint venture. Ireland’s leading dairy processor, Glanbia Ireland, is a €2 billion, integrated agri-food and nutrition business, with world-class dairy and grain processing assets and an award-winning portfolio of brands including Avonmore,Continue reading “€307m to acquire 40% Glanbia shareholding”
Wexford receives Aldi community grants
By Dan Walsh Seven Wexford-based charities and community organisations have become the latest beneficiaries of Aldi’s Community Grants programme, with each receiving a €500 grant from the Aldi store teams in County Wexford. €500 grants were presented to Jonah Special School, St. Garvans National School, Pieta House Wexford, Irish Cancer Society, Alive Church, Talk ToContinue reading “Wexford receives Aldi community grants”
Body recovered from the River Barrow
By Dan Walsh The search for a missing person on the River Barrow in the vicinity of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge, south of New Ross, concluded yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon with the discovery of a male person. While awaiting formal identification, the body is believed to be that of Martin Donohoe, (29), whose vehicle wasContinue reading “Body recovered from the River Barrow”
Slaney Foods funding of almost €2m
By Dan Walsh Slaney Foods in Clohamon, Bunclody, is to receive €1,988,519 in funding for agri-food projects to help producers identify new markets and expand their offerings following Britain’s exit from the EU. Wexford Fine Gael Deputy Paul Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com ; “This funding announced by An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, will allow Slaney Foods to tapContinue reading “Slaney Foods funding of almost €2m”
Stolen property recovered in Wexford town
A quantity of stolen property has been recovered in Wexford town and a male, in his ‘thirties, is charged with five burglaries. Gardaí investigating a spate of burglaries in the Wexford Town area which occurred recently conducted searches in the town and recovered a number of items of stolen property. A male in his thirtiesContinue reading “Stolen property recovered in Wexford town”
Drugs and cash seized in Gorey area
By Dan Walsh A large quantity of drugs and cash were seized in Carnew and Tinahely over the weekend. Officers from the Wexford Divisional Drug Unit searched a man in the Gorey area last Saturday night and seized approximately €2,000 worth of cannabis (subject to analysis) and €2,000 in cash. Further searches in Wicklow whereContinue reading “Drugs and cash seized in Gorey area”
CEO to appear before Standards Commission
By Dan Walsh Chief Executive Officer, Mr Tom Enright, told members at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held in the Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford, that he welcomes the opportunity to robustly defend an allegation that he breached the Code of Conduct for Local Government Employees. Mr Enright is to attend an investigation hearing ofContinue reading “CEO to appear before Standards Commission”
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