By Dan Walsh The spirit of Christmas present faded at 8 o’clock tonight when the early closing time called for restaurants, bars and cafés came into effect as part of the new restrictions aimed at assisting the health service cope with the spread of the Omicron variant. Other restrictions include indoor events scheduled earlier inContinue reading “Early closing dampens the spirit of Christmas!”
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CHAMPIONS; The Kinsella clan from Marshalstown
By Dan Walsh The brave and competitive Kinsella family from Marshalstown have become the second Wexford winner of Ireland’s Fittest Family and are €15,000 richer following tonight’s final shown on RTÉ 1 television. The team comprised of Dad Patrick (49) and the kids, Michael (21), David (18) and Caoimhe (15). They showed an amazing display ofContinue reading “CHAMPIONS; The Kinsella clan from Marshalstown”
No Wexford panto in January
By Dan Walsh Wexford Pantomime Society has announced the postponement of its January 2022 production Aladdin. “There have been a number of different factors to this decision,” the Society said in a press release, and added; “Mainly the national public health advice about reducing social contacts and the spread of Covid within the community, inContinue reading “No Wexford panto in January”
New Telehealth pilot support for Older People
By Dan Walsh Minister of State at the Department of Health Mary Butler has launched a report of the findings from an innovative telehealth pilot which set out to provide a 12-week telehealth intervention to 50 patients in Wexford with a chronic illness. Telehealth refers to the use of electronic and telecommunication technologies to supportContinue reading “New Telehealth pilot support for Older People”
Missing teenager is located
An Garda Siochana issued a statement this afternoon confirming that “Scarlet Bright has been located safe and well.” The 13 years old was last seen in Wexford town at 4pm on Wednesday evening. Gardai would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in this matter.
Missing teenager in Wexford town
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 13 years old Scarlet Bright, who was last seen in Wexford town at 4pm, yesterday (Wednesday). Scarlet is described as 5’ 5” in height, of strong build with shoulder length black hair. When last seen she was wearing all black casual clothing. Anyone withContinue reading “Missing teenager in Wexford town”
Wexford company fined for quarry fatality
A North Wexford company were fined €175,000 at a sitting of Wexford Circuit Court, before Judge Martin Nolan, following an investigation into a fatal accident that occurred on April 1st, 2016. Faser Court Limited pleaded guilty to a charge under Regulation 54(2) Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Quarries) Regulations 2008 Contrary to Section 77(2)(c)Continue reading “Wexford company fined for quarry fatality”
EPA Report focuses on Wexford water quality
By Dan Walsh Over 99.5% of samples taken in 2020 across Ireland’s 740 public drinking water supplies are compliant for microbiological and chemical standards producing water that is safe to drink according to the latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Drinking Water Report. This work continued throughout 2021, with an additional six supplies removed so farContinue reading “EPA Report focuses on Wexford water quality”
Gardai renew appeal for witnesses
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”
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”
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