By Dan Walsh A 19-year-old motorcyclist who was seriously injured in a road traffic collision on Tuesday was pronounced deceased at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday). He is named locally as Adam Kennedy from Forgelands, Milehouse Road, Enniscorthy. The fatal road traffic collision took place on the R742 atContinue reading “Motorcyclist (19) dies following crash”
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Farm accident at Wellingtonbridge
By Dan Walsh A man in his 20s suffered crush injuries in a farm accident at Clonmines, near Wellingtonbridge on Tuesday afternoon. The National Ambulance Service (NAS) and County Fire Service rushed to the scene where a young agricultural contractor was trapped underneath a piece of farm machinery. The NAS Air Ambulance arrived as aContinue reading “Farm accident at Wellingtonbridge”
Arson attack at Blackwater Garda Station
BREAKING NEWS; Gardaí attached to the Wexford Wicklow Serious Crime Unit arrested an adult male (aged in his 30s) today Thursday 28th May 2026 in relation to this investigation. The adult male is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 in a Garda Station in the Eastern Region. By Dan Walsh atContinue reading “Arson attack at Blackwater Garda Station”
Under starters orders at Wexford races
By Dan Walsh Summer racing comes to Bettyville Park, Wexford, tomorrow evening (Wednesday) with the first of eight races under starters orders at 4.42pm. There is a dry forecast and for the first time this season and pleasant summer conditions should attract large family groups and the loyal supporters who turn up hail, rain orContinue reading “Under starters orders at Wexford races”
Wexford Mental Health Services Survey
By Dan Walsh Chair of the Wexford Mental Health Services Working Group, Cllr AoifeRose O’Brien was joined by Chair of the LCDC, Cllr. Frank Staples to launch the Wexford Mental Health Services Survey. Cllr. O’Brien said; “I am delighted to launch this survey on behalf of the Wexford Mental Health Services Working Group. The informationContinue reading “Wexford Mental Health Services Survey”
€230,500 for Rosslare Climate Action
By Dan Walsh Cllr Ger Carthy has informed WexfordLocal.com of funding for the Rosslare Municipal District under the Community Climate Action Programme announced last week. €65,275 goes to the Kilrane/Rosslare Harbour Community Centre for retrofit, attic insulation, windows and doors update, air to air heat pumps, solar PV panels. LED lighting upgrades and the installationContinue reading “€230,500 for Rosslare Climate Action”
N25 bridge closures over River Barrow
By Dan Walsh All road users operating between counties Wexford, south Kilkenny and Waterford, and vice versa, need to be aware of upcoming lane and bridge closures on the N25 Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge, south of New Ross, on the Wexford side of the River Barrow as repair works get underway at Pier 4 fromContinue reading “N25 bridge closures over River Barrow”
Barry Stone enjoys his 80th victory
By Dan Walsh It’s a long time since the 2025-’26 point-to-point season commenced last October and it ended this weekend where the highlight was doubles for Donnchadh Doyle and a double and the 80th career winner for Cleariestown rider Barry Stone. Stone’s double was at Tattersalls in Co. Meath where he got the winners flowingContinue reading “Barry Stone enjoys his 80th victory”
Courtown crew ready for duty
By Dan Walsh Courtown RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew were tasked this Sunday afternoon after a person got into difficulties and following a call to the Coast Guard from a concerned member of the public. The person had become separated from his personal watercraft and although they were wearing a buoyancy aid, they were some distanceContinue reading “Courtown crew ready for duty”
Teenage cyclist in Enniscorthy crash
By Dan Walsh A teenage cyclist was rushed to Wexford General Hospital this evening following a collision with a car at the junction of Slaney Street with Island Road in Enniscorthy town. The incident occurred shortly after 5pm. The cyclist was travelling down Slaney Street when the brakes malfunctioned, and collided with a car turningContinue reading “Teenage cyclist in Enniscorthy crash”
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