By Dan Walsh Gardai are investigating a serious incident in which a cyclist was knocked from his bicycle and the vehicle involved failed to remain at the scene. The incident happened shortly after 7am today at Ferrycarrig Bridge, on the outskirts of Wexford town. The vehicle involved is described a white/silver Ford Fiesta or similar.Continue reading “Car failed to stop after bike crash”
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€319,000 funding for Wexford remote working hubs
By Dan Walsh Funding to the tune of €319,000 has been announced for several connected hubs across Wexford under the Connected Hubs Scheme to enable them to enhance and add capacity to their remote working infrastructure and to assist hubs to deal with COVID related challenges. €64,789.00 goes to Kilanerin Community Centre to upgrade existing remoteContinue reading “€319,000 funding for Wexford remote working hubs”
Fishermen rescued in Wexford Harbour
Three fishermen were rescued after their vessel suffered engine failure and drifted onto a sandbank close to the ‘bar’ in Wexford Harbour on Monday. After the vessel suffered engine failure the anchor snapped allowing the vessel to drift onto the sandbank. Wexford RNLI Lifeboat launched at 3.30pm on Monday and navigated through sandbanks on aContinue reading “Fishermen rescued in Wexford Harbour”
‘Keep Well’ photo competition winners
By Dan Walsh During the last Covid-19 lockdown Wexford Libraries launched the ‘Keep Well Photo Competition’ and the people of Wexford were asked to take photos that showed who or what was helping them. The organisers were looking for images that would lift our spirits and the photos could include people, places and activities if theyContinue reading “‘Keep Well’ photo competition winners”
Jet Ski anger divides Council opinion
By Dan Walsh A contentious failed motion that stated; “We remove the permission for jet ski’s from Courtown bye-laws in line with other beaches in the county.” was defeated by 5 votes to 4 at the June meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council and the issue surfaced again today and once more emotions went skywardsContinue reading “Jet Ski anger divides Council opinion”
Cocaine seized from speeding car
Gardaí from the Wexford Divisional Roads Policing Unit stopped a car travelling at 155 kph on the M11 last night. Gardaí searched the car and seized €2,800 worth of cocaine. The driver gave a false name and address. Gardaí discovered he was disqualified from driving and had no insurance cover The driver was arrested andContinue reading “Cocaine seized from speeding car”
Irish Water asks Wexford public to reduce water usage
By Dan Walsh With a high-temperature weather advisory issued across the country, Irish Water is continuing to urge the public to conserve water to ensure a consistent supply for all during this busy time. Demand for drinking water has increased very significantly in many supplies across Wexford. At the same time, due to the dry weatherContinue reading “Irish Water asks Wexford public to reduce water usage”
Enniscorthy gets a fresh summer appearance
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is getting a well-deserved street cleaning treatment on Rafter Street, Court Street, Church Street, Castle Street and a small portion of Weafer Street and Main Street members were informed by Acting District Manager Bernie Quigley at the July meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held today under strict Covid-19 protocols andContinue reading “Enniscorthy gets a fresh summer appearance”
Funding for community and voluntary groups
At a recent meeting of the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) members approved funding for projects across County Wexford. The funding which includes €646,703.72 for 12 projects under the LEADER Programme and €150,065 to 85 community and voluntary groups under the 2021 Community Enhancement Programme. Chair of LCDC, Cllr. Lisa McDonald, thanked the members forContinue reading “Funding for community and voluntary groups”
Sod turns on €12.8m plant at Arthurstown
By Dan Walsh The official sod turning at the €12.8 million Wastewater Treatment Plant at Arthurstown serving the communities of Duncannon, Arthurstown and Ballyhack took place last Friday morning. The plant will provide wastewater treatment for the first time for the equivalent of almost 1,875 people and the works will ensure the communities have theContinue reading “Sod turns on €12.8m plant at Arthurstown”
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