By Dan Walsh Speculation about the future of the Barrow Railway Bridge at Great Island, Campile, has been gaining media coverage, however, there appears to be extraordinarily little information emanating from official sources or debate from local public representatives. This amazing bridge in a remote location is an engineering feat and part of early-20th centuryContinue reading “Barrow bridge heritage needs debate?”
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€740,000 worth of cannabis seized
Gardaí and Revenue officers have seized €740,000 worth of cannabis discovered in a truck arriving at Rosslare Europort from mainland Europe. Gardaí intercepted a truck arriving at Rosslare Port on Friday afternoon. A follow-up search revealed 37kg of cannabis herb wrapped in plastic with an estimated street value of €740,000. A man, aged in hisContinue reading “€740,000 worth of cannabis seized”
Busy week for Coast Guard Unit
By Dan Walsh A busy week so far for the Courtown-Arklow Coast Guard Unit with call out’s on Wednesday and Thursday. On Thursday at 3.34pm the Unit were tasked following a request from National Emergency Operations Centre with a person who had fallen from a cliff just south of Courtown and sustained a leg injury.Continue reading “Busy week for Coast Guard Unit”
Cllr Jim Moore is Rosslare Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh Cllr Jim Moore, (Fine Gael), was elected Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District Council at this morning’s annual general meeting held at Wexford County Council Headquarters. Tributes were paid to the outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Frank Staples, (Fine Gael), and thanks were expressed to him for his dedicated service to the role. Cllr Moore,Continue reading “Cllr Jim Moore is Rosslare Cathaoirleach”
BAM Ireland Project wins international award
By Dan Walsh The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge, the longest bridge in Ireland, has been awarded the 2021 International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) Outstanding Structure Award. Part of the country’s strategic N25 New Ross Bypass PPP, the win marks the first time an Irish project has secured the prestigious global award forContinue reading “BAM Ireland Project wins international award”
New Rosslare Municipal District Offices open
By Dan Walsh The Administrative Offices of Rosslare Municipal District have been officially opened by District Cathaoirleach, Cllr Frank Staples, alongside the Chief Executive of Wexford County Council, Mr Tom Enright and other members and staff of the Rosslare Municipal District in a small, socially distanced ceremony. Cathaoirleach Cllr Frank Staples said; “I am proudContinue reading “New Rosslare Municipal District Offices open”
Kilanerin Vaccination Centre opened today
By Dan Walsh The eagerly anticipated Kilanerin Vaccination Centre opened its doors today and activity got off to a good start in the community centre where ten vaccination booths have been created for the Covid-19 HSE programme. The new centre has the capacity to offer 1,200 vaccinations a day, operating 8am to 8pm and cateringContinue reading “Kilanerin Vaccination Centre opened today”
Minister meets Kilmore Quay fishermen
By Dan Walsh Minister for Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue invited producer organisations and industry representatives involved in today’s Dublin protest to a meeting this afternoon. In a statement, Mr McConalogue said that he and the Government “stand with our fishers” and welcome engagement with them, and that he recognised “theContinue reading “Minister meets Kilmore Quay fishermen”
Rosslare Harbour gives up its Secret Garden!
Rosslare Harbour Village Park and Gardens have been recognised by the Wexford Gardens Trail as worthy of being included in the guide of visitor attractions in the county. The Secret Garden is no longer secret! It is great that Rosslare Harbour can now boast the distinction of being a member of both the Wexford Walking TrailContinue reading “Rosslare Harbour gives up its Secret Garden!”
Bertram Allen nominated for Wexford and Ireland at Tokyo Olympics
Enniscorthy-born world class showjumping rider Bertram Allen will represent Wexford and Ireland at the Tokyo Olympics. The official selection of the athlete and horse combinations for both the Showjumping and Eventing disciplines at the Tokyo Olympics will be made by the Olympic Federation of Ireland in the coming days, but WexfordLocal.com can confirm that nominationsContinue reading “Bertram Allen nominated for Wexford and Ireland at Tokyo Olympics”
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