A 43-year-old South African man has appeared before a sitting of Wexford District Court after he was arrested yesterday and charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1997/1984 at Enniscorthy Garda Station where he was detained for questioning. As part of an intelligence led operation, Revenue officers seized approximately 500g of clephedrone with an estimatedContinue reading “Drugs valued at €25,000 seized in Enniscorthy”
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Medals for two Courtown stalwarts
By Dan Walsh Two dedicated volunteers with Courtown RNLI who each gave 30 years’ service have received official recognition and honoured with long service medals by the RNLI. Sam Kennedy and Rose Murphy were surprised when the postman delivered the medals, but both were delighted, and when the Covid-19 restrictions allow, an official presentation ceremonyContinue reading “Medals for two Courtown stalwarts”
Missing man located safe and well
Gardaí have confirmed that a 35-year-old man missing from his home in Dublin since Wednesday, September 9th has been located safe and well. It is believed that Christopher Duff had planned to cycle from Dublin to Wicklow and Wexford. His family became concerned when they lost mobile phone contact with him. He has since beenContinue reading “Missing man located safe and well”
Beethoven 250th remembered in New Ross
By Dan Walsh Music for New Ross seasonally hits its peak in September each year with the New Ross Piano Festival, but sadly the weekend events planned for September 23-27th were all ready to go last March when the Covid-19 virus struck and, regrettably, the eagerly awaited 2020 programme was cancelled. But there is someContinue reading “Beethoven 250th remembered in New Ross”
Missing cyclist may be in Wexford
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Christopher Duff, (35), who is missing from his home in Prussia Street, Dublin 7. Mr Duff was last seen on Wednesday at approximately 7am when he left his home on a hybrid Trek bicycle. Gardaí said he may have travelled to Wicklow or Wexford.Continue reading “Missing cyclist may be in Wexford”
Write to fight mental illness
A new Irish publishing label located in Wexford town has launched a campaign to find new novelists on World Suicide Prevention Day. Red Books Press based out of Red Books Bookshop in Wexford town is offering to publish a new book in conjunction with NaNoWriMo this year. National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, is anContinue reading “Write to fight mental illness”
Ros Tapestry ‘temporary move’ to Kilkenny
By Dan Walsh New Ross ‘jewel in the crown’ The Ros Tapestry, a unique display of decorative embroidery depicting the history and heritage of the town will spend some time on ‘temporary display’ in Kilkenny Castle. The background to the exhibition leaving New Ross was explained in detail by Board of Directors’ Mary Lou O’KennedyContinue reading “Ros Tapestry ‘temporary move’ to Kilkenny”
New primary care centre planned for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne has welcomed the approval of planning permission for a new primary care centre for Enniscorthy. Estuary Primary Healthcare Ltd plans to construct a new three-storey Primary Care Centre including (a) General Practitioners Surgery, (b) Pharmacy Unit, (c) Ancillary Medical Unit, (d)Continue reading “New primary care centre planned for Enniscorthy”
All calm and timely at Kilmore Quay
By Dan Walsh It was a busy Sunday September afternoon in Kilmore Quay today where the weather was calm and fine, the car parks were at capacity, wide open doors and doorstep views from several camper vans with a postcard view of the Saltee Islands, and face coverings and social distancing were second nature. TheContinue reading “All calm and timely at Kilmore Quay”
€1.3m for Wexford walking and cycling
By Dan Walsh Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Eamon Ryan TD, believes that the way forward post Covid-19 is through walking and cycling and is stimulating the measures through the Active Travel Measures Allocations 2020 with the announcement of funding to Wexford County Council of €1,351, 098. Minister Ryan said; “The Active Travel grantContinue reading “€1.3m for Wexford walking and cycling”
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