By Dan Walsh Over the course of past week, commencing on December 30th, Revenue officers seized contraband, with an estimated value of €260,000, in various operations in Dublin and Rosslare. The cigarettes and tobacco were seized when Revenue officers stopped and search passengers passing through Rosslare Europort. This included 1,380 cigarettes, with an estimated valueContinue reading “Contraband seized in Dublin and Rosslare”
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Wexford General Hospital development plans
By Dan Walsh Plans for development at Wexford General Hospital are underway, but it could be three to five years before the works are completed and all beds are occupied. Beginning with a multi-storey car park and enabling works, the development will see that car park available for use as of January 2026. Thereafter, theContinue reading “Wexford General Hospital development plans”
Taoiseach Simon Harris visits Gorey
By Dan Walsh Taoiseach Simon Harris and Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion Hildegarde Naughton were both in Gorey today (Tuesday) and officially opened Scoil Chnoc Ghuaire -Gorey Hill Special School- in the town. The special school provides an appropriate education for students, aged 4 to 18 years old, who haveContinue reading “Taoiseach Simon Harris visits Gorey”
Parked car crime strikes in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Gardai in Enniscorthy is investigating a case of breaking into and theft from a parked car on Irish Street, Enniscorthy, this morning (Tuesday). The incident took place at 6.30am outside Creative Grounds and opposite Dunnes Stores. Two males wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and dark tops with hoodies were seen by a fewContinue reading “Parked car crime strikes in Enniscorthy”
Women’s Coalition celebrate Nollaig na mBan
By Dan Walsh The Wexford Women’s Coalition wing of Wexford County Council today celebrated Nollaig na mBan 2025 in true traditional style… they baked a cake for the occasion! The event was celebrated by the Wexford Women’s Coalition when they joined staff of Wexford County Council to mark the day. Cllr Barbara Anne Murphy, ChairpersonContinue reading “Women’s Coalition celebrate Nollaig na mBan”
Boil Water Notice issued for Ferns
By Dan Walsh Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of approximately 1,723 customers supplied by the Ferns public water supply. This notice is being issued due to elevated turbidity which has affected treatment at Ferns Water Treatment Plant. “We regret anyContinue reading “Boil Water Notice issued for Ferns”
8am Sunday inspection for Tinahely races
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Following an 8am inspection today (Sunday) the scheduled Shillelagh & District Hunt point-to-point fixture at Fairwood, Tinahely, has been cancelled. The popular Tinahely venue falls under the Status Orange warnings for Wicklow due to a forecasted cold snap. A Status Orange snow-ice warning for Wicklow came into effect for 24 hoursContinue reading “8am Sunday inspection for Tinahely races”
Protect water pipes from freezing weather
By Dan Walsh As temperatures fall below zero, Uisce Éireann is reminding people to protect their water pipes from the freezing weather. Water expands by nearly 10% as it freezes and turns into ice, which stops the flow of water through pipes. This can even cause new pipes to split. Uisce Éireann is urging people do their bitContinue reading “Protect water pipes from freezing weather”
Man (34) charged with murder in New Ross
By Dan Walsh A man has been charged with the murder of John O’Connor, (58), at Cluain Fada, New Ross, on New Year’s Eve. Wayne Roche, 34, formerly of Dominic’s Place in Waterford, and currently of no fixed abode, appeared before a special late sitting of Wexford District Court on Thursday night. Detective Garda ConorContinue reading “Man (34) charged with murder in New Ross”
JJ Slevin fills Jacob’s boots in top racing job
By Dan Walsh Wexford jockey JJ Slevin, (32), got the best possible New Year’s news when announced as the new retained jockey for powerful owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede and replacement for fellow Wexford jockey Daryl Jacob, who retired at Leopardstown last Sunday. He has had a sensational start to his new job. SlevinContinue reading “JJ Slevin fills Jacob’s boots in top racing job”
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