Coastal erosion at emergency levels ?

By Dan Walsh Addressing yesterday’s (Wednesday) monthly meeting of Rosslare Municipal District, Cllr Ger Carthy said; “the time for talking is over” and he demanded a meeting be convened between the OPW, Department of Agriculture, the IFA and Wexford County Council to seriously tackle the worsening effects of coastal erosion. “The County Council no longerContinue reading “Coastal erosion at emergency levels ?”

€130,000 cannabis plants discovered in Courtown

By Dan Walsh Gardaí seized 170 cannabis plants at various stages of growth, with an estimated street value of over €130,000 and a variety of cultivation equipment during a planned search of a residential property in Courtown yesterday (Tuesday). One male, aged in his late 30s, was arrested at the scene and detained under SectionContinue reading “€130,000 cannabis plants discovered in Courtown”

Motorcyclist dies in Castlebridge crash

By Dan Walsh A man in his 40s has died in a two-vehicle road traffic collision involving a car and a motorcycle on the R742 at Johnstown, Castlebridge, at approximately 9.20am this morning. The driver of the motorcycle (a man aged in his 40’s) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the secondContinue reading “Motorcyclist dies in Castlebridge crash”

New Ross responders go ‘live’ on Monday

By Dan Walsh New Ross Civil Defence and the National Ambulance Service (NAS) have come together to establish a CFR (Community First Responders) Group within New Ross town. The group will go ‘live’ from next Monday, January 20th and will respond to calls received from the National Ambulance Service. The group consists of trained volunteersContinue reading “New Ross responders go ‘live’ on Monday”

Gorey shock at Katie Daly’s closure

By Dan Walsh in Gorey The community in Gorey are shocked at today’s breaking news announcing the closure “with immediate effect” of the popular Katie Daly’s Bar and Restaurant on the Main Street. With sadness a statement said; “Due to the current economic climate and the issues that hospitality is facing nationwide, it is noContinue reading “Gorey shock at Katie Daly’s closure”

Nondescript mood at Council meeting

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting Today’s January meeting of Wexford County Council held in County Hall, Carricklawn, had a kind of New Year nondescript atmosphere about it with many local issues raised, many for the umpteenth time, and the Chief Executive and the officials were busy answering questions. Cllr Pip Breen,Continue reading “Nondescript mood at Council meeting”

2-car crash on Enniscorthy bridge

By Dan Walsh Rush hour traffic through Enniscorthy was disrupted this evening following a two-car crash on the Templeshannon inner ring road junction leading onto the Seamus Rafter Bridge. The head-on collision occurred at around 6pm when two cars travelling in opposite directions collided on the one-way system. Both were displaying N plates.   NoContinue reading “2-car crash on Enniscorthy bridge”

Taoiseach to attend Wexford IFA commemoration

By Dan Walsh An Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed he will be guest speaker at the Wexford IFA 70th anniversary Gala Dinner taking place in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, next Saturday evening. IFA president Francie Gorman and President of Wexford IFA Jer O’Mahony will also be amongst the speakers. Mr O’Mahony said the mostContinue reading “Taoiseach to attend Wexford IFA commemoration”

Carrie Finn celebrates being first time author

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Library Gorey Library was a busy venue this afternoon for the celebration and launch of a new book called In My Own Time from a new local author Carrie Finn.  Originally from Dublin but living in the Gorey area for the past 17 years, Carrie is a proud first-time self-publishedContinue reading “Carrie Finn celebrates being first time author”

Barry O’Neill double at Tinahely today

By Dan Walsh The Shillelagh & District point-to-point cancelled due to weather conditions last Sunday was rescheduled for today (Saturday) and action took place after surviving an 8am inspection. Highlight of the day was a double for Barry O’Neill who won for the 20th time on David Christie’s 11-year-old Winged Leader who scored his remarkableContinue reading “Barry O’Neill double at Tinahely today”