By Dan Walsh Parish pump politics raised its head in a practical and positive way when village matters were highlighted at the September meeting held under Covid-19 government guidelines at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, last Monday, in circumstances that adopted a novel approach with a unified request to vent the feelings of Fianna Fáil membersContinue reading “FF seeks Council control for village water”
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Growth in camper van tourism
By Dan Walsh Due to the Covid-19 restrictions that included a summer ban on overseas holiday travel there was a notable upsurge in camper van and motor-home related tourism, especially around the coastal areas of County Wexford, and consequently, the need for parking facilities was discussed at the September meeting of Wexford County Council heldContinue reading “Growth in camper van tourism”
Powerless speedboat towed to Cahore
Cahore Inshore Rescue Service were launched by Dublin Coastguard on Monday to assist a speedboat that had lost power off Glascarrig. When located the stricken vessel was drifting towards the button rocks. However, everybody was safe, and the vessel was brought under tow to Cahore Pier. The lifeboat members were helmsman Dave Kavanagh and crewContinue reading “Powerless speedboat towed to Cahore”
Colour code conundrum at bottle bank!
By Dan Walsh at Gorey-Kilmuckridge District Council meeting “There’s a green one and a pink oneAnd a blue one and a yellow oneAnd they’re all made out of ticky-tackyAnd they all look just the same” A line from the song Little Boxes written and performed by Malvina Reynolds in 1962 and recorded by many well-knownContinue reading “Colour code conundrum at bottle bank!”
Drugs valued at €25,000 seized in Enniscorthy
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”
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”
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