By Dan Walsh Revenue officers have seized over €70,000 worth of tobacco and €24,000 in cash on three separate occasions at Rosslare Europort and Dublin Port over the last number of days. Two seizures occurred at Rosslare Europort. The first involved an Irish-registered vehicle which was intending to board a ferry to Bilbao, Spain. OfficersContinue reading “Cash and tobacco seized at Rosslare Europort”
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Wexford shellfish boats unable to land in UK
By Dan Walsh From October 1st Bivalve/Mollusk shellfishing boats can no longer land their catch in the UK, meaning that they must go to Belgium or France to land their catch, according to Wexford Independent Deputy Verona Murphy, who stated; “There are seven boats affected by this and all of them are owned in Co.Continue reading “Wexford shellfish boats unable to land in UK”
Gorey motorcyclist (22) has died
By Dan Walsh A 22 year old motorcyclist from Gorey who was in a critical condition from injuries sustained in a serious road traffic collision on the N2, in Co. Louth, last Saturday, has since passed away. He is named as Finlay Power from Annagh, Hollyfort, Gorey. Finlay Power (22) was taken to Our LadyContinue reading “Gorey motorcyclist (22) has died”
No Ministerial handshakes for some?
By Dan Walsh Some public representatives are up in arms with Wexford County Council officials after claims that only selected members were informed of the recent visit to Wexford by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD and the topic was hot at Monday’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council heldContinue reading “No Ministerial handshakes for some?”
Battle of Vinegar Hill revisited
By Dan Walsh On 21 June 1798, 20,000 men, women and children found themselves trapped on a hill outside Enniscorthy, facing a Crown force of some 15,000 troops led by no less than four generals and 16 general officers. More than two centuries later a multi-disciplinary research programme involving archaeologists, historians, folklorists, architectural historians andContinue reading “Battle of Vinegar Hill revisited”
Celebrations at Fethard RNLI
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI celebrated the 25th anniversary of the local lifeboat station with a search and rescue display, off Baginbun Beach, in the company of neighbours Dunmore East RNLI and Kilmore Quay RNLI, Fethard Coast Guard and Rescue helicopter 117. As the weather held off, a crowd gathered to observe lifeboat crews carryContinue reading “Celebrations at Fethard RNLI”
Coolgreany vintage on the roads again
By Dan Walsh There was a vibrant feel of community spirit and a reawakening of the rural countryside as a Road Run comprising a long convoy of vintage cars and tractors participated in the Coolgreany Vintage Club event that covered more than 50 kilometres today. Highways and byways were once again awakened to the soundContinue reading “Coolgreany vintage on the roads again”
Gorey Memorial Garden honours firefighters
By Dan Walsh A Memorial Garden in memory of deceased and retired firefighters from Co. Wexford was officially opened today in the grounds of Gorey Fire Station. Edward Rossiter, Station Officer, and members of Gorey Fire Service formed a guard of honour. Cllr Joe Sullivan planted a tree, Canon Mark Hayden recited prayers and theContinue reading “Gorey Memorial Garden honours firefighters”
Trinity Wharf to transform Wexford and South East region
By Dan Walsh A recent visit by Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to Wexford’s Trinity Wharf has been hailed as “an ambitious economic plan to support job creation and economic investment in the county” and members at last Monday’s special meeting to discuss the draft County Development Plan held inContinue reading “Trinity Wharf to transform Wexford and South East region”
Aldi reopens €2.5m Wexford town store
By Dan Walsh Aldi has unveiled its newly revamped and extended Newtown Road store, in Wexford town, following a €2.5 million overhaul. There are also 86 car park spaces available to Aldi shoppers, along with a bicycle rack stand. The store overhaul and extension has created four new permanent jobs in the local area inContinue reading “Aldi reopens €2.5m Wexford town store”
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