As the winter nights grow colder and the cost of fossil fuels increase dramatically, it has come to the notice of the Wexford Garda Division that in recent days a large quantity of 20kg coal bags were stolen from a retail premises in Wexford town.
“We are keen to speak with anyone who has been offered the purchase of the two types of coal bags in suspicious circumstances in recent days,” said a Garda spokesperson.
Detectives at Wexford Garda Station have charged one person in connection with the theft and the matter is before the courts.
Call Wexford Garda Station on 053 9165200 or on Garda Confidential 1800 666 111 if anyone can assist the investigation in any way, please!
A 27-year-old has been charged with threatening to kill two people at Old Forge Road in Enniscorthy on Sunday evening last, November 27, under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, following an incident in which a nine-year-old boy was attacked by a pitbull.
Niall Byrne, of 19 Forgelands, Enniscorthy, and is originally from Emmet Place, Carnew, appeared before Judge Gerard Furlong at a special sitting of the District Court in Gorey, last evening (Wednesday).
He has also been charged with three unrelated road traffic offences on a different date, including dangerous driving, and driving with no tax or insurance.
Garda Kevin Arnold gave evidence of arresting Mr.Byrne.
Mr Byrne’s solicitor Lana Doherty consented to her client being remanded in custody “under the circumstances”.
She told Judge Gerard Furlong that there was “no medical issue” but asked if he could make a recommendation to the prison governor for “protection in prison in the circumstances. “
He granted legal aid and remanded him in custody to appear before Wexford District Court via video link next Monday.
Post-Primary Education graduate, Caoimhe Leacy, from Gorey, had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of her class’ status at the annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony which was held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently.
Caoimhe Leacy with her daughter Belle who won the BSTAI Prize from Wexford. Photo Chris Bellew / Fennells.
In addition to receiving her Master’s qualification, Caoimhe was honoured with the Business Award – which is presented by the Business Studies Teachers Association of Ireland (BTSAI) to the student in each cohort with the highest grade in business studies on the programme.
This year, Caoimhe, was one of 920 graduates from all 26 counties to graduate with Primary or Post-Primary teaching qualifications from Hibernia College in what was their largest graduation cohort to date.
Congratulating her and other graduates, who she described as ‘being in a unique position to shape the future of every one of their students,’ Dr Mary Kelly, Academic Dean at Hibernia College, said all in attendance “will make a vital and valuable contribution to their chosen profession at a time when our country is so short of teachers”.
An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, speaking in the Dáil today following a vicious dog attack on a young boy while playing with friends in a public area at Enniscorthy last Sunday, said “enforcement of regulations around animals” needs immediate attention.
“Because what has happened is one time too many. And we all have pets, there’s no need for this and it needs to be seriously examined and I’ve reverted to the Minister to whatever cross departmental approach we can take,” he said.
ALEJANDRO MIZSAN (Pic; RTE News)
Alejandro Mizsan, (9), suffered appalling facial injuries at Old Forge Road in the Milehouse area of Enniscorthy when he was attacked by a pit bull cross. He has undergone skin grafts since he was rushed to Crumlin Hospital by helicopter.
A man in his 20s has been arrested by gardaí and Wexford County Council has confirmed that two other animals were seized following the incident. The pit bull cross was also put down.
“I don’t understand why there’s a need to own such dangerous breeds,” An Taoiseach told James Browne T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Justice, who said the boy had been “savagely attacked” while playing with his friends.
MINISTER JAMES BROWNE told the Dáil today “there has been a significant rise in the number of dog attacks on humans in the last five years with over 1,700 of these attacks reported from 2016 to 2021.
“I think all of us are very disturbed by what has transpired here — and there is a degree of anger as well.” An Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
The incident has sparked a serious debate around the issue of dog ownership and protection of the public.
He questioned whether “we need to do more to target owners of these dogs listed as a dangerous breed”, particularly when they are in public areas without a lead.
Under the Control of Dogs Acts, local authorities have the power to not just issue dog licences, but also to seize dogs, impose on-the-spot fines and take court proceedings against dog owners.
Barbara Bent, director of Wexford and Waterford SPCA, stated that enforcement needs to start with stronger monitoring of microchipping of animals by breeders and owners.
Ms. Bent believes the Dáil should be discussing how owners treat their dogs, adding that pit bulls can be the “most affectionate loving dogs that you’ll ever meet”. However, she warned that dogs may become aggressive if not correctly cared for by owners.
“Some people love dogs on the listed breed list. They look after them properly and love them. We need to put responsibility back on the owner more generally in our approach here.”
According to Dogs Trust 320 people were hospitalised due to dog bites in 2020.
There is a list of ten restricted dog breeds with legislation stipulating a maximum fine of €2,500 at the highest end of the punishments in this case.
Included on the list of proscribed dogs are the: American Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Mastiff, Doberman Pinscher, English Bull Terrier, German Shepherd (Alsatian), Japanese Akita, Japanese Tosa, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized over 10 million cigarettes with an estimated retail value of €7.9 million, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of almost €6.2 million, as a result of routine profiling, yesterday (Tuesday).
The illegal cigarettes, branded ‘Richmond King Size’, were discovered with the assistance of Revenue’s mobile x-ray scanner, when Revenue officers stopped and searched an unaccompanied trailer that had arrived on a ferry from Zeebrugge, Belgium.
Investigations are ongoing.
This seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and the supply and sale of illegal tobacco products. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on free phone number 1800 295 295.
Following a meeting with local representatives from the Society of St Vincent de Paul, the Bishop of Ferns, Bishop Ger Nash has called for a generous response to the Annual Church Gate Collection which takes place after all masses on the weekend of December 10/11th.
Pictured with Bishop Ger Nash are Eileen Godkin (Wexford area President), Brian McGonagle, Wexford, Brian Keenan (Enniscorthy area President).
As it comes into its busiest two months of the year, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is receiving an average of 800 requests for help every day.
Launching this year’s SVP Annual Appeal entitled “Impossible Choices”, Rose McGowan, SVP National President, said that despite the additional cost-of-living support payments made by the Government, there are many people who are struggling to meet basic family expenses. Bishop Ger commended the work of so many volunteers who give so selflessly of their time to assist with the work of the Society of St Vincent de Paul throughout the Diocese and beyond and has asked mass goers to respond as generously as they can to the upcoming collection.
Irish Water announced today that working in partnership with Wexford County Council it plans to replace over 700 metres of problematic water mains inSt. Waleran’s, Gorey. The project is being delivered as part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme.
The works, which are being carried out by Shareridge Utilities Ltd on behalf of Irish Water, will take place along the Ballytegan Road, just south of the entrance to St. Waleran’s House, and will continue through the St. Waleran’s development site with an expected completion date of January 2023.
The former St. Waleran’s House, Gorey.
Highlighting the importance of this upgrade for the local community, Joe Carroll, Leakage Reduction Programme Regional Lead at Irish Water, told WexfordLocal.com today; “We are delighted to be making significant progress with essential upgrades to the water supply in Gorey. Not only will these improvements help to reduce the amount of water lost through leakage but will also ensure a safe and reliable water supply for the new housing developments planned for the area. During this project there may be some short-term water outages and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned water outages.”
Mr. Carroll added; “Irish Water would like to thank the local community in St.Waleran’s, Gorey, in advance for their patience and co-operation while we complete these essential upgrade works which will future-proof the water supply for the area.”
To facilitate the safe delivery of these works some traffic management may be in place throughout the duration of the project but local and emergency traffic will be always maintained. The areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimize any impact on the local community.
A man in his 20s has been arrested by Gardaí in connection with a serious incident in which a young boy was attacked by a dog close to his home at Old Forge Road in the Milehouse area of Enniscorthy.
Alejandro Mizsan, (9), suffered serious facial injuries while playing with some friends outside his home on Sunday afternoon.
The boywas airlifted to Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Dublin, where he is receiving treatment for his injuries.
Gardaí conducted an investigation into subsequent related matters and a man (20s) was arrested this morning under the provisions of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
The man is currently being detained at Enniscorthy Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.and investigations are ongoing.
A treasured All-Ireland senior hurling medal won in 1948 and jewelleries were amongst the items stolen in a burglary at a residence in Farnatrane, Oylegate, last Friday that occurred sometime between 4pm and 7pm.
The hurling medal from 1948 had been the possession the late Waterford player Daithí de Paor (David Power) and was held in the safe-keeping by his daughter Siún O’Mahoney.
Ms O’Mahoney noticed that there had been a break-in in her home after someone had gained access through a window. She said that the medal was the first thing she had checked. “It’s very, very upsetting. This is a family heirloom. It was to be passed down,” Ms. O’Mahoney told RTÉ News.
Contact ENNISCORTHY GARDA STATION on 053 9242580.
“We are all devastated as a family. I was the custodian. Both my parents are deceased,” she said and added; “It was my job to keep it safe and now it’s gone.”
Ms O’Mahoney has pleaded with whoever stole the medal to return it and for anyone with information to get in touch with local gardaí. “We just want it returned. It means so much to us,” pleaded Ms. O’Mahoney.
Several other items of jewellery were also stolen during the burglary.
Gardaí in Enniscorthy are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 053 9242580, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District, Cllr Lisa McDonald, has welcomed €500,000 in government funding for Kilmore Quay under the new ‘Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors’ strategy from the Department of Rural and Community Development announced earlier today.
MINISTER JAMES BROWNE and CLLR LISA McDONALD at Kilmore Quay.
“I am delighted with this morning’s announcement that €500,000 in government funding has been allocated to Kilmore Quay,” said Cllr. McDonald, who added; “This significant investment will develop cycle path along the canal and complete a looped walking trail along with a footbridge and carpark.
This has the potential to be a fantastic amenity that people from near and far will be able to enjoy for years to come.”
“It is also great to see €200,000 allocated for the Our Lady’s Island to Carne Trail, which will extend it by 600 metres,” concluded Cllr. McDonald.
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