By Dan Walsh A total of 20 affordable housing units are to be delivered in the Radharc Na Beannóige scheme at Ramsfort Park, Gorey, which is the first housing scheme to include affordable housing in County Wexford under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ policy. There was standing room only at a public information event inContinue reading “20 affordable housing units for Gorey”
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Girl (8) dies following assault at New Ross
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are investigating the circumstances in which an 8-year-old girl has died following a fatal assault at a domestic residence on Lower William Street, New Ross last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at around 11.45pm. The girl was taken to University Hospital Waterford for treatment but has since passedContinue reading “Girl (8) dies following assault at New Ross”
Rob James treble at Borris House
By Dan Walsh A treble for Rob James at the Carlow Farmers Foxhounds point-to-point at Borris House today takes the Killanne rider to the 14-winner mark for the season and tonight he shares the leadership of the point-to-point riders’ championship with Barry O’Neill. James won the maiden race for four-year-old mares on newcomer Heron InContinue reading “Rob James treble at Borris House”
Victorious Verona Murphy tops the poll
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Count Centre Outgoing Deputy Verona Murphy has been elected on the first count in the Wexford constituency with 11,340 first preferences. Her surplus of 838 is now being distributed by the Returning Officer Deirdre Burke. Verona has been afforded a rousing reception by her many followers who were in attendanceContinue reading “Victorious Verona Murphy tops the poll”
Live from Wexford Count Centre Verona Murphy set to top the poll
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Count Centre By Dan Walsh at Wexford Count Centre In the last few minutes the spotlight has been focused on poll topper elect Verona Murphy. Ms. Murphy will come in with about 11,000 first preference votes. The official tally figures for Wexford constituency have just become available and it looksContinue reading “Live from Wexford Count Centre Verona Murphy set to top the poll”
Emigrant Park putting New Ross on tourism map!
By Dan Walsh The Emigrant Park in New Ross was recognised at the prestigious Excellence in Local Government Awards recently, winning the title of Best Municipal District Initiative Award. Cllr Bridín Murphy, Cathaoirleach of the New Ross Municipal District, said “As Cathaoirleach of the New Ross Municipal District I would like to congratulate everyone one involved inContinue reading “Emigrant Park putting New Ross on tourism map!”
N11 Oylegate road crash victim is named
By Dan Walsh The man who was fatally injured in a multi-vehicle road traffic collision on the N11 between Kyle Cross and Oylegate village on Wednesday has been named as Eddie Broaders, a healthcare worker from Joseph Street in Wexford town. The collision happened shortly before 5pm and involved a truck and two cars. MrContinue reading “N11 Oylegate road crash victim is named”
Man (50s) dies in road crash near Oylegate
By Dan Walsh A man in his 50s has died in a multi-vehicle road traffic collision on the N11 between Kyle Cross and Oylegate village this evening. The collision happened shortly before 5pm and involved a lorry and two cars. A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene. Two others received medicalContinue reading “Man (50s) dies in road crash near Oylegate”
Road crash near Oylegate village
By Dan Walsh Motorists using the N11 near the village of Oylegate are urged to avoid the area where possible and local diversions will be signposted by Gardaí following a road traffic collision earlier. It is reported that a ‘multiple vehicle collision’ occurred on the Wexford side of Oylegate village at around 5pm. It isContinue reading “Road crash near Oylegate village”
Local journalists are honoured
Three retiring members of the press have been honoured by the Irish-South East branch of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) “in recognition of services to local journalism’ at a recent branch meeting held in the Talbot Hotel, Wexford. Damien Tiernan, Chair and member of the Irish Executive Council, presided. Dan Walsh, secretary/treasurer of theContinue reading “Local journalists are honoured”
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