By Dan Walsh A member of the public witnessed a jet ski eject some people into the water near Tramore Pier, Co. Waterford, on Saturday afternoon. Tramore Lifeboat launched at 15.52 and within two minutes located the jet ski and found three persons on the rocks, under the cliff at the Doneraile walk. Two casualtiesContinue reading “3 persons ejected from Jet Ski”
Category Archives: TOURISM
Beer and tobacco products seized
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers had a busy week with alcohol and tobacco products seized. Almost 26,000 litres of beer were seized following an operation at Rosslare Europort. The alcohol which arrived on a trailer from France, has a value of over €103,300, representing a potential loss to the exchequer of over €48,400. Included inContinue reading “Beer and tobacco products seized”
Minister Browne welcomes Uisce Éireann plans
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann and Minister James Browne have welcomed the Commission for Regulation of Utilities’ (CRU) final determination on Revenue Control 4 (RC4), providing the framework for the delivery of water and wastewater services up to 2029. As part of this, Uisce Éireann has today set out a comprehensive programme of projects, giving clear visibility ofContinue reading “Minister Browne welcomes Uisce Éireann plans”
Are you coming to Wexford Maritime Festival?
By Dan Walsh Wexford Quay is the place to be this May Bank Holiday weekend for the Wexford Maritime Festival featuring live music, family entertainment, maritime activities and unforgettable cultural experiences. The festival kicks off this evening (Friday) with live music from 6-7.30pm and then the fantastic Aslan will perform (8-10pm) in the Maritime Marquee.Continue reading “Are you coming to Wexford Maritime Festival?”
€230,500 for Rosslare Climate Action
By Dan Walsh Cllr Ger Carthy has informed WexfordLocal.com of funding for the Rosslare Municipal District under the Community Climate Action Programme announced last week. €65,275 goes to the Kilrane/Rosslare Harbour Community Centre for retrofit, attic insulation, windows and doors update, air to air heat pumps, solar PV panels. LED lighting upgrades and the installationContinue reading “€230,500 for Rosslare Climate Action”
N25 bridge closures over River Barrow
By Dan Walsh All road users operating between counties Wexford, south Kilkenny and Waterford, and vice versa, need to be aware of upcoming lane and bridge closures on the N25 Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge, south of New Ross, on the Wexford side of the River Barrow as repair works get underway at Pier 4 fromContinue reading “N25 bridge closures over River Barrow”
Enniscorthy welcomes the Rás
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy will host the finish of Stage 3 of the famous Rás Tailteann 5-day cycle race today (Friday) at Ross Road. The race will approach from the Carley’s Bridge direction and finish outside the main Showgrounds entrance at about 2.15pm. A podium will be erected at the finish with some music andContinue reading “Enniscorthy welcomes the Rás”
Second ro-ro service on Rosslare to Belgium route
By Dan Walsh Finnlines is expanding its freight service between Rosslare Europort and Zeebrügge, Belgium, by adding a second ro-ro vessel to the route. The expansion will provide customers with increased capacity and more frequent departures between Ireland and mainland Europe. To meet growing customer demand, Finnlines is strengthening the service with the addition ofContinue reading “Second ro-ro service on Rosslare to Belgium route”
Council says ‘No’ to Kilmichael Windfarm
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge meeting at Gorey Civic Offices Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council has voted 9-1 calling on Regnum Renewables to withdraw their proposal for Kilmichael Windfarm due to the overwhelming opposition to the project by the residents in the townlands of Mount Nebo, Craan Upper, Slievebawn, Monaseed Demense and Kilmichael Gorey.Continue reading “Council says ‘No’ to Kilmichael Windfarm”
Duncannon flies Blue Flag again
By Dan Walsh Duncannon Beach has been awarded a Blue Flag for the first time since 2007. While Ballymoney North Beach awarded a Blue Flag last year have missed out for 2026. Six beaches in Co. Wexford were awarded Blue Flags, namely Ballinesker Beach, Carne, Curracloe, Duncannon, Morriscastle and Rosslare Strand. Kilmore Quay Marina andContinue reading “Duncannon flies Blue Flag again”
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