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”
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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’”
Famine Irish who sailed on the ‘Dunbrody’
A SPECIAL REVIEW BY DAN WALSH. Fresh from the printers is a splendid hardback publication called DUNBRODY – A Famine Odyssey that commemorates a brilliant tourism project that is the replica of the famine ship Dunbrody anchored on the historic quayside at New Ross as a fitting tribute as much to today’s people of NewContinue reading “Famine Irish who sailed on the ‘Dunbrody’”
3-day water alerts for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has issued three separate water alerts for Enniscorthy and householders and businesses should take note. Due to leak detection works; Bellefield, Pearse Road, Parnell Road, Slaney View Park Fr. Murphy Park and Rectory Road will have water supply issues from tonight (Thursday) – 10pm to 4am. Due to reservoirContinue reading “3-day water alerts for Enniscorthy”
Funding for Wexford animal welfare
By Dan Walsh €108,000 has been granted to five animal welfare organisations in Co. Wexford announced today by the Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue T.D. €50,000 goes to Wexford SPCA, c/o The Vet Centre, Distillery Road, Wexford. €24,000 for North Wexford SPCA, Rafter St., Gorey. €16,500 for Seal Rescue Ireland, Courtown Harbour. €15,500 for NewContinue reading “Funding for Wexford animal welfare”
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