By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the issue at the water treatment plant serving the Bree and Ballyhogue areas has been resolved and the plant is returning to normal operation. Padraig Lyng, Uisce Éireann, said: “The issue at the water treatment plant has now been resolved. I would like to thank customers inContinue reading “Bree water treatment plant issue resolved “
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Water supply difficulties in Bree and Ballyhogue
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is working to maintain water supply to customers in the Bree and Ballyhogue areas following an issue at the local water treatment plant. Padraig Lyng, Water Network Operations Manager Uisce Éireann, said: “Our crews are working to manage this issue and maintain water supplies for customers in Bree and Ballyhogue.Continue reading “Water supply difficulties in Bree and Ballyhogue”
Wexford applications for ‘Support for Sport’
By Dan Walsh Sports clubs from Co. Wexford and beyond are invited to apply for the sixth Texaco Support for Sport initiative in which a fund of €130,000 will be divided equally in €5,000 amounts and distributed to successful applicants in each of the twenty-six counties. To date more than €600,000 has been distributed toContinue reading “Wexford applications for ‘Support for Sport’”
Missing person found safe and well
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Sarah Louise Doyle has been located safe and well. An Garda Siochana thanks the general public and the media for their support. Gardaí are renewing their appeal for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Sarah Louise Doyle (16), who was reported missing from Barntown, Co. Wexford on 22nd AugustContinue reading “Missing person found safe and well”
Preservation of 800 years at Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Not for the first time in its 800 year history Enniscorthy Castle is undergoing repairs to guttering and downpipes and the presence of scaffolding recently has highlighted the works. The work is expected to take 13 weeks and the good news is that the castle will remain open toContinue reading “Preservation of 800 years at Enniscorthy Castle”
Fethard RNLI volunteers are honoured
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI has honoured its volunteers, past and present, when they assembled in the lifeboat station recently to celebrate 30 years since the reopening of the station. The event provided an opportunity to recognise three decades of lifesaving service by Fethard RNLI volunteers and to thank the many people who have supportedContinue reading “Fethard RNLI volunteers are honoured”
Cahore hosts Country Connects walk on Sunday
By Dan Walsh Wexford Walking Trails has announced the launch of the Autumn schedule of Country Connects walks, inviting locals and visitors alike to put their walking shoes, explore the vibrant autumn landscape, and connect with local communities across County Wexford. Where better to open the Autumn series than the stunning coastal path at CahoreContinue reading “Cahore hosts Country Connects walk on Sunday”
Woman, (70s), dies in Clonroche road crash
By Dan Walsh A local woman in her late 70s has died in a road traffic collision on the N30 at Ballymackessy, near Clonroche, which occurred around 2.40pm today (Friday). She has been named locally as Mary Keating (nee Crean), aged 77 years, living at Ballyboro, Clonroche. Funeral arrangements later. The woman, who was drivingContinue reading “Woman, (70s), dies in Clonroche road crash”
Upgraded water supply for Enniscorthy estate
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has completed the upgrade works as part of the Leakage Reduction Programme at Parnell Avenue estate in Enniscorthy which was constructed in 1939. The works in Parnell Avenue involved the decommissioning of the ageing backyard water mains and the delivery of over 179 metres of new, modern water mains constructedContinue reading “Upgraded water supply for Enniscorthy estate”
Wexford sports clubs urged to apply for funding
By Dan Walsh Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD has announced the next round of the Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF). Fine Gael TD for Wicklow-Wexford Brian Brennan is urging local sports clubs to prepare their applications as the funding round opens next Monday, September 28th. The new funding round introduces aContinue reading “Wexford sports clubs urged to apply for funding”
