By Dan Walsh On average, RNLI lifeboats launch over 100 times during the Christmas period every year. Whatever weather winter throws at them, RNLI crews such as those at Courtown, Wexford, Rosslare Harbour, Fethard and Kilmore Quay, are ready to battle the elements to save lives at sea. These rescues, and others all year round,Continue reading “Support RNLI’s Christmas Appeal”
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Woman (50s) dies in New Ross collision
By Dan Walsh A pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, has died in a fatal road traffic collision on the N25 at Stokestown, New Ross, which occurred at approximately 7.10pm on Sunday. The collision involved a car and a pedestrian. No other injuries were reported. The N25 Eastbound Road remains closed this morning and localContinue reading “Woman (50s) dies in New Ross collision”
ROAD CLOSURE – N25 New Ross Bypass Eastbound Lane
By Dan Walsh Motorists are advised to avoid the New Ross Bypass tonight from the Waterford/Glenmore direction towards Wexford, due to a collision. Diversions in place into New Ross and onto bypass from Camblin entrance. Road closure in place overnight. At 10.30pm tonight WexfordLocal.com issued the following important announcement for motorists. Emergency services are atContinue reading “ROAD CLOSURE – N25 New Ross Bypass Eastbound Lane”
Road crash on N25 near New Ross
Emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic collision near New Ross in Co. Wexford tonight. It’s understood to have happened on a section of the N25 by the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge. Gardaí say local diversions are currently in place, and motorists are advised to avoid and to take alternative routes. UpdatesContinue reading “Road crash on N25 near New Ross”
Locals in winning form at Ballycrystal
By Dan Walsh at Ballycrystal The big talking point at the Ballinagore Harriers point-to-point at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, today was the bitter cold conditions, but it remained dry, there was competitive racing with good sized fields, and it was a successful day’s sport. Sallyville Lady won the opening maiden race for four-year-old mares for Ballindaggin handlerContinue reading “Locals in winning form at Ballycrystal”
Pierce Turner tells his story in ‘Living by the River’
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library Retiring Wexford politician of 40 years Brendan Howlin was at Wexford Library today where he proudly lauded Wexford’s award-winning musician Pierce Turner and officially launched his debut book of autobiographical short stories bearing the title Living by the River. Mr Howlin likened Pierce Turner to the great Patrick KavanaghContinue reading “Pierce Turner tells his story in ‘Living by the River’”
Oylegate – Enniscorthy Night Road Run
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The North Pole Express that once served its time on a busy bus route in London city stole the show at the annual Light Up the Night Road Run comprising of over 300 vehicles of all description -trucks, tractors and motorbikes, vintage and modern – which brought seasonal joy andContinue reading “Oylegate – Enniscorthy Night Road Run”
100 entries for Sunday’s Ballycrystal races
By Dan Walsh Exactly 100 entries have been received for the Ballinagore Harriers point-to-point taking place at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, tomorrow, Sunday. The first of six races is off at 12 noon. INH Course Inspector Pat Kelly reports that the going will be ‘good to yielding’, the track is beautifully laid out and there is aContinue reading “100 entries for Sunday’s Ballycrystal races”
Working to restore Gorey water supply
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann customers in Gorey may be experiencing disruptions to their water supply today because of power outages at the local treatment plants and a major burst to a water main in the town. Power outages caused by Storm Darragh has affected operations and crews are currently on the ground in GoreyContinue reading “Working to restore Gorey water supply”
€175m County Council budget for 2025
By Dan Walsh Elected members of Wexford County Council have approved a budget of €175,427,695 for the coming year. It represents an increase of €11.1 million on this year, with “the increased expenditure budget largely supported by increased grant income in the areas of Housing”. The council had already voted in favour of retaining theContinue reading “€175m County Council budget for 2025”
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