By Dan Walsh Two adults and a child were brought to safety by Fethard RNLI yesterday (Thursday) after their 17ft Dory boat suffered engine failure and was in danger of verging into a nearby shipping lane. The volunteer crew launched their inshore lifeboat shortly after 5pm after the Irish Coast Guard was notified that aContinue reading “Three towed to safety at Duncannon”
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Senator Byrne selling Wexford to the French!
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Senator Malcolm Byrne was part of a small group of Irish parliamentarians meeting with members of the French National Assembly and Senate in Dublin today. The meeting discussed furthering links between the two countries, particularly in the areas of trade, tourism, culture and education. The French group is part of theContinue reading “Senator Byrne selling Wexford to the French!”
Gardaí honoured for bravery in Rosslare Harbour bank raid
By Dan Walsh Two members of An Garda Siochána who confronted a masked suspect and removed a balaclava from his face during an armed raid on the Bank of Ireland branch in Rosslare Harbour on August 19th 2016 have each been awarded the Bronze Scott Medal. Garda Barry Hennessy from Wexford Garda Station and GardaContinue reading “Gardaí honoured for bravery in Rosslare Harbour bank raid”
Leo will listen to ideas from Wexford residents
By Dan Walsh Residents across Wexford are being offered the chance to have their voice heard and contribute to national policymaking through Fine Gael’s new Better Ireland initiative. That’s according to Fine Gael Deputy Paul Kehoe. Deputy Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com today; “People across Wexford have the opportunity to contribute their ideas on how we canContinue reading “Leo will listen to ideas from Wexford residents “
Three people rescued from Wexford Harbour
By Dan Walsh Three people were rescued by Wexford RNLI this morning (Wednesday) after their powerboat suffered engine failure in Wexford Harbour. The volunteer crew launched the inshore lifeboat at 10.12am and arrived at the scene to assess the situation at 10.17am. When on scene the crew spoke to the people who were all inContinue reading “Three people rescued from Wexford Harbour”
New image for four Wexford towns?
By Dan Walsh Four Wexford towns – Enniscorthy, Gorey, New Ross and Kilmore Quay – are included in the new Streetscapes Enhancement Scheme and are set to benefit from new €7 million funding. But will the scheme destroy the individual character of all four towns? Enniscorthy-based Deputy Paul Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com; “This unique initiative isContinue reading “New image for four Wexford towns?”
Missing man last seen in Rosslare area
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Faisal Alkozay, (20), who was last seen in the Rosslare area of Wexford at 1.20am on Sunday, August 15th. Faisal is described as 5’ 10” in height, of slim build with short black hair. When last seen Faisal was wearing a black polo shirt,Continue reading “Missing man last seen in Rosslare area”
Good tidings for Wexford seafood restaurant
By Dan Walsh Fine dining duo Chef Paul Hynes and his front of house partner in life and the food business Edwina Hynes reopened their Michelin plate recommended restaurant last weekend after a lengthy pandemic break. The pair’s La Cote restaurant on Wexford quayside look forward to serving up the best of seafood and modernContinue reading “Good tidings for Wexford seafood restaurant”
Second death in Scarawalsh collision
A second person has died from injuries sustained in a road traffic collision involving two cars that occurred on the R772 on the Ferns side of Scarawalsh roundabout, about five kilometres from Enniscorthy, at approximately 7.50am last Wednesday. Anne Turner, (42), St. John’s Villas, Enniscorthy, who was the driver of one car, was pronounced deadContinue reading “Second death in Scarawalsh collision”
320,000 cigarettes seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized 320,000 cigarettes when they stopped and searched a German registered van that had disembarked a ferry from Cherbourg, France, last Saturday. The illegal cigarettes branded ‘Marlboro’ have a retail value of almost €230,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €179,000. Two Polish nationals wereContinue reading “320,000 cigarettes seized at Rosslare Europort”
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