By Dan Walsh Just one day after the Government published its new housing plan, Housing for All, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for Ireland, Darragh O’Brien, is on a whistle stop tour of four towns of Co. Wexford today (Friday). The Minister will first call to the St. Waleran’s site in Gorey,Continue reading “Housing Minister on Wexford tour today”
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Diocesan plans to welcome new bishop
By Dan Walsh Fr Ger Nash becomes the 81st Bishop of the Diocese of Ferns at a celebration of Mass for the Episcopal Ordination taking place in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, at 3pm next Sunday and details of the ceremony have been announced. The Chief Ordaining Prelate will be Archbishop Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin,Continue reading “Diocesan plans to welcome new bishop”
Gorey water issue is resolved
Irish Water has confirmed to WexfordLocal.com that treatment issues at the Water Treatment Plant in Creagh supplying water to parts of Gorey town may have affected the water quality in the network. The issue has since been resolved. “We have conducted monitoring in the network and Irish Water are satisfied that the water quality inContinue reading “Gorey water issue is resolved”
Anglers rescued 50 miles off Wexford coast
By Dan Walsh Three people were rescued by Kilmore Quay RNLI last Saturday afternoon after their 6.3m cruiser got into difficulty 50 miles off the Wexford coast while they were on an angling day trip. The volunteer crew were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard at 1.30pm to assess the situation where theContinue reading “Anglers rescued 50 miles off Wexford coast”
New novel from Wexford author
By Dan Walsh Mary Cotter’s latest publication, and her debut novel SPIKE is gaining traction on the local literary scene and is fast becoming one of the best reads of 2021. Like so many authors who have been denied the launch and subsequent publicity due to the Covid-19 lockdown Mary Cotter is beginning to attractContinue reading “New novel from Wexford author”
Man questioned about murder of Gorey teenager
By Dan Walsh A man is being questioned at Carlow Garda Station as part of the investigation into the murder of Conor O’Brien, (19), from Gorey, which occurred in Enfield Co. Meath last Thursday night. Shortly after 10pm on Tuesday, Gardaí responded to reports of an incident at a premises in Carlow town. A manContinue reading “Man questioned about murder of Gorey teenager”
Addicts are victims of drug crime; Cllr Sullivan
By Dan Walsh Gorey-Kilmuckridge Cllr Joe Sullivan has spoken out about the war on drugs in North Wexford and has concerns about the addicts and the dealers and believes that only by treating addicts with respect and giving them back their sense of pride can the war be won! Cllr Sullivan claims what is neededContinue reading “Addicts are victims of drug crime; Cllr Sullivan”
Two adults and dog rescued by Fethard RNLI
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI answered two calls in 24 hours last Thursday and Friday, but fortunately, there was a successful outcome with both events ending safely. Already reported on WexfordLocal.com two adults and a child were brought to safety by Fethard RNLI on Thursday after their 17ft Dory boat suffered engine failure and wasContinue reading “Two adults and dog rescued by Fethard RNLI”
Tributes to Wexford goalkeeper Pat Nolan
By Dan Walsh Tributes are pouring in for long-serving Wexford hurling goalkeeper, Pat Nolan, (84), who won every accolade in a sporting career spanning 20 years, who has died at his home at Ballinastraw, Glenbrien, near Enniscorthy. Pat Nolan arrived on the inter-county hurling scene at the age of 17 with the Wexford minor teamContinue reading “Tributes to Wexford goalkeeper Pat Nolan”
Murder investigation into Gorey teenager’s death
By Dan Walsh Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after the body of a Gorey teenager was discovered in the driveway of a house on the Trim Road in Enfield, Co. Meath, around 8.30am yesterday (Friday) morning. Gardai said Conor O’Brien, (19), sustained a single gunshot wound. No firearm was discovered at the scene whenContinue reading “Murder investigation into Gorey teenager’s death”
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