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The past year in Kilmore

By Dan Walsh The 49th annual Kilmore Parish Journal was ‘ghost launched’ this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions and quickly found itself being swept off the shelves and into the homes of Kilmore people at home and abroad. Christmas would not be the same in Kilmore without the Journal which has a legionContinue reading “The past year in Kilmore”

Arrested in Wexford for fraud offences

Gardaí attached to the Garda Extradition Unit and Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) have executed nine European Arrest Warrants including the arrest of a 52-year-old male in Wexford wanted for fraud offences in Poland.     Detective Superintendent Michael J. Mullen of the Garda Extradition Unit remarked that, “the significant arrests, coordinated by detectives attachedContinue reading “Arrested in Wexford for fraud offences”

Many Christmas swims cancelled

By Dan Walsh The RNLI and the Coast Guard are appealing to the public to exercise caution while participating in activity on and near the water during the Christmas and New Year period and at all times to be mindful of the restrictions in place to deal with the COVID pandemic. Many traditional Christmas andContinue reading “Many Christmas swims cancelled”

Stay safe for a Happy Christmas

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has joined with the HSE and the Gardaí and to reiterate basic messages on preventing the spread of COVID-19. Speaking as one in a special Christmas appeal and after a schedule of additional restrictions were announced on Tuesday by the government, the three principal agencies say the recent riseContinue reading “Stay safe for a Happy Christmas”

Sea rescue off Kilmichael Point

By Dan Walsh Two fishermen were rescued from a fishing vessel near Kilmichael Point in North Wexford by Arklow RNLI all-weather lifeboat following a report from the Irish Coast Guard last Thursday. The lifeboat was launched at 11.07am and the volunteer crew of six on the Ger Tigchlearr responded swiftly. Further reports came in thatContinue reading “Sea rescue off Kilmichael Point”

Government warned of transport chaos

By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy and former IRHA President has warned that government action is needed immediately to prevent truck drivers from being stranded for Christmas, as transport chaos erupts.  When asked by Claire Byrne on RTE Radio this morning if she believed drivers could be stuck in their cabs for ChristmasContinue reading “Government warned of transport chaos”

James Kehoe loses out on top IFA post

By Dan Walsh Monageer farmer, James Kehoe, (41), who is nearing the end of his four-year term as Wexford County Chairman has lost out on his bid to become IFA (Irish Farmer’s Association) South Leinster Regional Chairman. The new Chairman is Francie Gorman, former Chairman of Laois IFA. He received 1,390 votes, to defeat JamesContinue reading “James Kehoe loses out on top IFA post”

No Christmas Party this year!

BY Dan Walsh I used to love the last weekend of December leading up to the Christmas. It was the time when print journalists and radio presenters used to meet early deadlines to facilitate production and party occasions were on my calendar for decades. Sadly, this year, we haven’t a cracker to pull between us!Continue reading “No Christmas Party this year!”

Seven stray horses on ‘death row’

By Dan Walsh Seven chipped horses have been seized in areas of New Ross and Courtown by Wexford County Council under the Control of Horses Act 1996 and Pounds Regulations 1985 and owners are invited to come forward and claim these animals by next Wednesday, December 23rd, and, in effect, save their lives because afterContinue reading “Seven stray horses on ‘death row’”