By Dan Walsh During Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, family and friends of the late Séamus MacMathúna gathered in Wexford Library to view the exhibition of his collection of music books, tutor books and Irish tune books donated to Wexford County Council Library Service and Archives. Originally from Coolree, Co. Wexford, Jimmy Mac as he wasContinue reading “Music book collection exhibition at Wexford library”
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Gorey GAA club wins county Texaco award
By Dan Walsh Gorey-based Naomh Éanna GAA Club has been chosen winners of the Wexford County award in this year’s Texaco Support for Sport initiative and €5,000 has been presented to the club to help fund the development of its facilities. Congratulating the winners on what he termed “the invaluable contribution that sports clubs makeContinue reading “Gorey GAA club wins county Texaco award”
Remembering award-winning Gorey actress Nancy Byrne
By Dan Walsh Tributes are pouring in following news of the sad passing of Nancy Byrne, Tomsilla Lower, Gorey, who is described as “A lifelong member and President of Gorey Little Theatre and one of the finest actresses ever to grace a stage in Wexford and beyond.” On social media Gorey Little Theatre were saddenedContinue reading “Remembering award-winning Gorey actress Nancy Byrne”
Yacht crew brought to safety at Rosslare
By Dan Walsh A crew from Rosslare Harbour RNLI, the Irish Coast Guard helicopter crew of Rescue 117 based in Waterford and a fishing boat crew came to the aid of two people onboard a yacht which was taking on water in heavy seas 20 miles south east of Rosslare Europort. The all-weather lifeboat wasContinue reading “Yacht crew brought to safety at Rosslare”
Female (20s) dies in road traffic collision at Barntown
By Dan Walsh Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal three-vehicle road traffic collision involving a truck, a van and a car, that occurred on the N25 at Barntown, near Wexford town, this morning, at approximately 6.30am. The female driver of the car (aged in her 20’s) was pronounced deceased at theContinue reading “Female (20s) dies in road traffic collision at Barntown”
N25 road closure for several hours
Gardaí say that a section of the N25 Wexford-New Ross road is expected to remain closed for several hours following a road traffic collision this morning. The two-car collision happened at Larkin’s Cross, Barntown at around 6.30 am. Motorists are being advised to take alternative routes, as emergency services deal with the incident. Diversions areContinue reading “N25 road closure for several hours”
“One of the great Fleadh’s of all time’ ends in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh in Wexford town Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford town has been described as “one of the great Fleadh’s of all time” and is universally acclaimed by visitors and locals alike as an outstanding success after more than 600,000 visitors filled the streets over the week-long celebration and injected €60 million intoContinue reading ““One of the great Fleadh’s of all time’ ends in Wexford town”
Update; €7.2m cocaine seizure
The two men (aged in the 40s and 50s) that were arrested on Friday as part of the seizure of suspected cocaine with an estimated value of €7.2 million, at Rosslare Europort, have been released without charge. Both men were released from custody without charge and a file will now be prepared for the Director ofContinue reading “Update; €7.2m cocaine seizure”
2 men arrested following cocaine find at Rosslare Europort
Revenue officers seized 104 kg of cocaine with an estimated value of €7.2 million as part of an intelligence-led operation at Rosslare Europort last Thursday. Two men (aged in their 40s and 50s) were arrested on Friday by An Garda Síochána. They are currently being detained pursuant to Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (DrugContinue reading “2 men arrested following cocaine find at Rosslare Europort”
Drugs worth over €16m seized at Rosslare Europort
Revenue officers, assisted by Gardaí have seized cannabis with an estimated value of more than €16 million at Rosslare Europort today. Approximately 783kg of herbal cannabis and 70kg of cannabis resin was discovered in an unaccompanied freight unit that was stopped and searched after its arrival on a ferry from Bilbao in Spain. The operationContinue reading “Drugs worth over €16m seized at Rosslare Europort”
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