By Dan Walsh The Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard Unit is presently engaged in an ongoing search operation for a missing individual. Comprehensive shoreline and sea searches have been conducted, with two searches performed on Monday morning and evening. Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard, helicopters Rescue 116 and 117, and RNLI lifeboats are participating in the search. “We haveContinue reading “Search from Arklow to Courtown by air and sea”
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Public Information Day in Bunclody
By Dan Walsh Draft drawings for the proposed development of Pairc Na Gabhar Community Garden at Hospital Hill, Bunclody, will be displayed at a public information event in St. Aidan’s Hall, Irish Street, Bunclody, tomorrow (Wednesday), from 3-7pm. The Páirc na nGabhar committee was formed to develop the field and turn it into a communityContinue reading “Public Information Day in Bunclody”
Minister in Enniscorthy for flood relief update
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, T.D. and Eddie Taaffe, Chief Executive of Wexford County Council have met with elected representatives from Enniscorthy Municipal District and provided an update on the progression of the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme. The Enniscorthy FloodContinue reading “Minister in Enniscorthy for flood relief update”
O’Neill sets sights on 9th riders’ title
By Dan Walsh Five winners last weekend and another treble success at Tattersalls, Co. Meath, this afternoon takes Barry O’Neill twelve clear of Rob James (41-29) and striding forward towards his ninth National Point-to-Point Riders’ Championship with six weeks of the season left. O’Neill got the winning sequence rolling with a double for the ColinContinue reading “O’Neill sets sights on 9th riders’ title”
Fleadh 2025 launched in Wexford
By Dan Walsh at the National Opera House, Wexford The Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee launched the Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 in Wexford town, scheduled for August 3rd-10th, with an Irish traditional music event at the National Opera House tonight. After the excitement and great weather of the 2024 Fleadh, Wexford locals and longtimeContinue reading “Fleadh 2025 launched in Wexford”
Bomb squad alerted to Wexford estate
A man in his 30s was arrested and detained at Wexford Garda Station after the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded to Wolfe Tone Villas in Wexford town on Friday evening. Around 7pm, residents noticed armed soldiers helping Gardaí seal off part of the estate. Homes were evacuated as a precaution, and the bomb squadContinue reading “Bomb squad alerted to Wexford estate”
Gorey water supply successfully restored
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann teams have successfully restored regular water supply to residences and businesses in Gorey following a major burst in the network. Padraig Lyng Water Operations Lead for Wexford thanked affected customers for their cooperation while the repair works were carried out. “Uisce Éireann acknowledges the disruption that can be caused by anContinue reading “Gorey water supply successfully restored”
Burst water main in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore water supply to customers in Gorey following a burst water main. The affected areas include The Lask, Carnew Road, Spring View, Westhill Park, Ardmore, Gorey Hill, Woodbury, Newborough, Raithin Cuilinn, Creagh Woods, St Joseph Primary School, Creagh College, Haelsciol Moshiolog, Gorey Educate Together, Pairc Na Craobhai,Continue reading “Burst water main in Gorey”
Mullins family honoured with community homecoming
By Dan Walsh at Leighlinbridge The village of Leighlinbridge was basking in sunshine this afternoon as the community came out in large numbers to honour the father and son team, Willie and Patrick Mullins, and star steeplechaser Nick Rockett who won last Saturday’s Randox Grand National at Aintree. Mullins saddled the first three home inContinue reading “Mullins family honoured with community homecoming”
No plans to impose water charges; Minister James Browne
By Dan WalshMinister James Browne stated that the Government cannot impose water charges without further legislation, in response to questions from two Wexford deputies during today’s (Tuesday) debate on the Water Services (Repeal of Water Charges) Bill 2025 in Dáil Éireann. Deputy Johnny Mythen of Sinn Féin stated that recent reports suggest the Government isContinue reading “No plans to impose water charges; Minister James Browne”
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