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”
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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”
Training resumes at Wexford Hockey Club
By Dan Walsh Wexford Hockey Club has announced that training for the adult section resumes this Tuesday night August 24th from 7pm to 9pm in Loreto Wexford and anyone wishing to attend is asked to make contact with the Club in advance by emailing wexfordhockey@gmail.com to receive the relevant forms for completion and COVID-19 procedures. Adult trainingContinue reading “Training resumes at Wexford Hockey Club”
Bishop Ger Nash’s Episcopal Ordination
By Dan Walsh The Episcopal Ordination of Fr Ger Nash as Bishop of Ferns takes place on Sunday, September 5th, in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, at 3pm. Normally, it would be a major civic and church event endorsed by the community in a spirit of celebration and achievement and the beginning of a new chapterContinue reading “Bishop Ger Nash’s Episcopal Ordination”
Only 3 Ps should fill that flush!
By Dan Walsh The Think Before You Flush campaign is aiming to curtail the problematic practice of regularly flushing unsuitable items down the toilet and the message is clear; “We are asking everybody to only flush the three P’s – pee, poo and paper – and put everything else in the bin.” Irish Water andContinue reading “Only 3 Ps should fill that flush!”
‘Roll Your Own’ seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized over 1,100kgs of ‘roll your own’ tobacco, because of routine profiling, yesterday (Thursday). The tobacco branded ‘West Red’ and ‘John Player Special Black’ has a retail value of approximately €692,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of around €570,000. The tobacco was discovered when officers,Continue reading “‘Roll Your Own’ seized at Rosslare Europort”
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