By Dan Walsh Revenue Officers at Rosslare Europort detained 13 COVID-19 rapid test kits. The kits, which originated in China, are unauthorised for use in the EU, including Ireland, and were discovered when an Irish registered van which had disembarked a ferry from Cherbourg, France was stopped and searched. Seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoingContinue reading “Covid-19 test kits found in Rosslare”
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Irish Water offers free leak repair service
By Dan Walsh More Wexford householders can now benefit from Irish Water’s free leak repair service following approval by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) to extend the scheme that helps reduce leakage and safeguard water supplies. The First Fix scheme is a key element of the national Leakage Reduction Programme which is addressingContinue reading “Irish Water offers free leak repair service”
Murphys on the double
By Dan Walsh Point-to-point action today (Sunday) took place at Fairyhouse where rider Luke Murphy and handler Denis Murphy each recorded a double. Runwiththetide was the four lengths winner of the four-year-old mares race for the Monbeg Syndicate and Sean Doyle. A fifth winner of the season for rider Luke Murphy. First time out HiddenContinue reading “Murphys on the double”
Wexford GAA stunned by Foley decision
By Dan Walsh The Wexford senior hurling team returned to the Ferns Centre of Excellence for a squad session following Covid-19 restrictions earlier this week and the shock news for supporters was the announcement that Paudie Foley, (26), All-Star nominee in 2019, is not expected to be part of the Wexford panel for the comingContinue reading “Wexford GAA stunned by Foley decision”
Arrests follow Gorey drugs seizure
By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Gorey seized €215,000 worth of drugs and arrested two men and one woman during a search operation which was conducted on Wednesday as part of an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the Gorey area and several properties were searched. In one search, Gardaí seized approximatelyContinue reading “Arrests follow Gorey drugs seizure”
Doubles for Goff and O’Rourke stables
By Dan Walsh Monageer handler Michael Goff and Pat O’Rourke from Silverspring, Bridgetown, each recorded a double success at Tipperary point-to-point today (Saturday) where seven of the eight races were won by Wexford stables. Michael Goff got off the mark with newcomer Daily Present winning division one of the four-year-old geldings’ maiden race by fourContinue reading “Doubles for Goff and O’Rourke stables”
Energy efficiency badge for Wexford County Council
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has announced that supported by 3 Counties Energy Agency it has achieved the globally recognised international energy management standard, ISO 50001, becoming more advanced in optimising energy efficiency. Cathaoirleach, Wexford County Council Cllr Ger Carthy said; “This international accreditation energy performance improvement is top of the agenda for theContinue reading “Energy efficiency badge for Wexford County Council”
Tánaiste has “fond memories of Wexford”
By Dan Walsh Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has fond memories of Wexford General Hospital and got his first job as a surgical intern there back in 2003, however, he is unfamiliar with current concerns at the hospital. The Tánaiste was replying to a question from Independent Deputy Verona Murphy during Questions on Promised Legislation in theContinue reading “Tánaiste has “fond memories of Wexford””
€37,000 donation to Fethard RNLI
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI has received a generous €37,000 donation from Interger New Ross after the company’s staff and management chose the lifeboat station as its Charity of the Year. Volunteers at Fethard RNLI were delighted to be considered and have been overwhelmed by the amount raised. Receiving the funds raised from Seamus HamiltonContinue reading “€37,000 donation to Fethard RNLI”
No Blue Flags for Ballymoney and Courtown
By Dan Walsh Ballymoney and Courtown will be without Blue Flag status this summer according to Cliona Connolly of the Environment Department at Wexford County Council who addressed members at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District held under Microsoft Teams under Covid-19 protocols. Cllr Joe Sullivan, Cathaoirleach, presided. Courtown is being monitored butContinue reading “No Blue Flags for Ballymoney and Courtown”
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