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. Mr Broaders, who is in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The truck driver, a man in his 20s from Northern Ireland was arrested at the scene and brought to Enniscorthy Garda Station for questioning. He was subsequently released without charge on Thursday morning and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The road was closed overnight but reopened to traffic this afternoon.
Gardaí are appealing for any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling on the N11 and the surrounding area between 4.45pm and 5.45pm on Wednesday afternoon to make this footage available.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Enniscorthy Garda Station on (053) 9233534, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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 medical treatment at the scene for injuries which are understood to be non-life threatening.
A man in his 20s has been arrested and is currently detained at a Garda station in Co. Wexford.
The road will remain closed overnight with local diversions in place, and a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators is ongoing.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Gardaí are appealing for any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling on the N11 and the surrounding area between 4.45pm and 5.45pm to make this footage available.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Enniscorthy Garda Station on (053) 9233534, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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 is believed that as many as three vehicles were involved. There is no news of casualties currently.
Emergency services rushed to the scene with several units of Wexford Fire Service, the National Ambulance Service and Gardaí in attendance.
There were major tailbacks in both directions with reports of cars at a standstill and forced to turn back to Kyle Cross with diversions to Crossabeg and Castlebridge on the east and across the River Slaney and through Killurin and Ballyhogue on the western side of the N11.
Pictured at the NUJ presentation night in the Talbot Hotel were (back row, left to right); Damien Tiernan, Chair Irish South East branch NUJ, Jackie Hore, Margaret Walsh, Dan Walsh, secretary/treasurer Irish South East branch NUJ. (front row) recipients Ger Hore, Maria Pepper and John Walsh. (Pic; Jim Campbell/NUJ).
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 the branch was organiser of the event which comprised of a general meeting for members and a presentation ceremony.
The branch honoured three retiring members – journalist Maria Pepper and photographers, Ger Hore and John Walsh -many glowing tributes came from all in attendance and Damien made the presentation of specially inscribed trophies “in recognition of services to local journalism’.
Many tributes were paid. Padraig Byrne, senior journalist with The People newspaper paid tribute to retiring journalist from The People newspaper after 40 years’ service. He said Maria Pepper’s byline “is synonymous with journalism in the South East”, and he added, “her name and work is legendary.”
Dan Walsh paid tribute to Ger Hore, who is retiring after 40 years’ service from the defunct Echo newspaper in the beginning to a long-standing contribution to The People newspaper group. He pointed out the popularity of Ger Hore and acknowledgement of his work.
Tributes were also paid to John Walsh from Enniscorthy who was a press photographer for over 20 years. In 2017, when Echo Newspapers went into liquidation, John was instantly signed up with the Enniscorthy Guardian and his images were published in the following week’s edition.
All three recipients were lauded for their contribution to the local media over collectively more than 100 years and wished the best of health to them and their families in long and happy retirement.
The attendance included life members of the union and retired journalists and photographers, and new members. A pleasant reception followed.
Happy handler JONATHAN FOGARTY and rider BARRY STONE shared a treble at Lingstown races today. (Pic; WexfordLocal.com)
By Dan Walsh at Lingstown Races
A treble in the first three races set the standard at the Killinick Harriers point-to-point at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, today (Sunday) where the large entry forced a seven-race card and few finishers and long-distance verdicts reflected the tough windy conditions watched by a large attendance.
Local handler Jonathan Fogarty from Gaynestown Stud and his rider Barry Stone, also from nearby Cleariestown were successful in the first three races on the card. First up was a 14 lengths victory for Jenny France in the maiden race for four-year-old mares.
The maiden race for four-year-old geldings was divided and the Fogarty/Stone partnership struck twice. Sine Qua Non took the first division by an incredible 48 lengths with Garrett Murphy’s Loaded and Locked (Jamie Scallan) the only other finisher. The rest had pulled up in the closing stages of a tough three-mile contest.
Half an hour later and the treble was completed when Kindly Prince took the spoils by 16 lengths in division two. This was the 25th career winner for Jonathan Fogarty and to be achieved at his local track was a bonus, especially for the local punters!
Handler Stuart Crawford made the long journey from Larne to Lingstown and was rewarded with a 20 lengths victory when Jackpot Cauveleire won the maiden race for five-year-old geldings ridden by Stephen Connor from Galway.
The big race of the day was the Neville Hotels Open Lightweight Nomination Race over the Banks Course, 13 of the 14 entries faced the starter, and concluded in a two and a half lengths victory for the fancied Fountain House handled by Ian McCarthy, Kildangan, Kildare, and ridden by Eoin Mahon. Fountain House was runner-up in the Ladies Cup at the Punchestown Festival last April and will be heading back there next year!
Pat Doyle from Courtown who is well-known in the motor trade always has a few horses on the go and turns winners on the track and in point-to-points and today his six-year-old chestnut gelding Sir Ollie put in a powerful display under Oulart rider Bertie Finn for a 15 lengths success. “He is a family horse, and we’ll keep on going. He liked that ground out there today,” said Pat Doyle afterwards.
Colin Bowe was in form on Sunday too! He saddled Bobbi With An I in the maiden race for five-year-olds and the outcome was a 40 lengths success under Jack Hendrick with only one other finisher – Justlikejessejames (Jamie Scallan). Meanwhile, Bowe made it a double for the day when Judicial Deference ridden by Eoin Staples, Duncormick, scored by one length in the maiden race for geldings aged five years or over at Moig South, Co. Limerick.
There is a large entry -115 – for the six-race point-to-point card run under the auspices of the Killinick Harriers at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, tomorrow (Sunday). The first race is off at 12.30pm.
The field racing over ‘the banks course’ at Lingstown. (File Pic; WexfordLocal.com)
The up-to-date report on the ground conditions is “yielding, soft in places” while the forecast is expected to be “windy and cloudy” and afternoon temperatures of 12 degrees Celsius.
The biggest field on the day is the maiden race for four-year-old geldings with 44 entries while the Open Race run over the famous Lingstown ‘Banks Course’ may have up to 14 facing the starter.
Racing took place today (Saturday) at Boulta in west Waterford where Rob James rode newcomer Rosa Diaz to victory for Tipperary handler Pat Doyle by a neck in the maiden race for four year old mares’.
Author MARY COTTER at the launch of her latest book A Boat for Benny at Creative Grounds, Enniscorthy today. (Pic; WexfordLocal.com)
By Dan Walsh at Creative Grounds, Enniscorthy
A second novel from Mary Cotter titled A Boat for Benny was launched this Saturday afternoon at a pleasant literary event held in Creative Grounds, Irish St., Enniscorthy.
Cathy Keane acting as master of ceremonies said she has known the author for many years but was “shocked and honoured when asked to proof-read her book,” which she went on to describe as “a wonderful read.”
Mary Cotter was busy signing books and meeting her fans who had come along to support her and she read a number of short passages from the book with a professional delivery and a large share of humour mixed together.
Mary Cotter’s second publication A Boat for Benny is a poignant and beautifully crafted young adult novel that delves into the emotional journey of a boy coming to terms with grief and loss.
Set in a small town in Ireland, the story follows Benny as he navigates life after a profound personal loss, seeking solace in the natural world, his friends, and his connection with his twin sister.
The novel has already received many favourable reviews and few more encouraging than the following; “Mary Cotter has created a timeless tale that will resonate with anyone who has ever faced life’s challenges head-on.”
Having retired from teaching in 2010 and settling at Tincurry, near Ballycarney, Mary has been focussed on writing and already has two novels, two books of poetry and two volumes of short stories to her credit. And the good news… more writings from Mary Cotter is on the way!
A Boat for Benny by Mary Cotter, paperback, 210 pages, supported by Wexford County Council, the Irish Writers’ Centre and the Arts Council. Available at Creative Grounds, Irish St., Enniscorthy. ISBN 9798340638489.
Big Enniscorthy Christmas Lights ‘Switch On’ drew a packed capacity crowd to Market Square. (Pic; WexfordLocal.com)
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy
Enniscorthy’s famous Market Square was a blaze of colour, character and excitement and packed to capacity this evening for the traditional switching on of the Christmas Lights. Santa Claus with a little assistance from Mrs Claus flicked the magic switch and the town was illuminated.
A parade comprised of elves, cartoon characters and children in fun-filled costumes brought fun, colour and celebration to the town as they marched from Enniscorthy Castle and were accorded a warm welcome on arrival in the town centre. The parade was made up of members of Rathnure Pantomime Society and the locally based Martina Leacy Academy.
Liam Sharkey built up the enthusiastic audience with fun and banter leading to the countdown and the loudest cheers as Santa hit the switch and the lights came on! Family groups and small children had begun to assemble early and for them this was the most magical time of the year!
AUDIO ADDITION; Turning on the Christmas Lights in Market Square, Enniscorthy, this evening.
Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Aidan Browne welcomed everybody to Enniscorthy and thanked everybody who made it all happen, especially District Manager Claire Lawless, Senior Staff Officer Edel Nolan and the outdoor staff of the council.
The message that Cllr Browne sent out from the stage is “to shop local in Enniscorthy town and district this Christmas” and he emphasised that “for euro spent locally generates four euro in the economy.”
The attendance included Deputy Johnny Mythen and Cllrs Jackser Owens, Cathal Byrne, Barbara-Anne Murphy and Pat Kehoe. The event was organised and funded by Enniscorthy Municipal District Council.
Blackwater Tidy Towns received the Best Overall Entry award at the Wexford County Council Environment Awards 2024 in the Ferrycarrig Hotel. (l to r)- Cllr Cathal Byrne, Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Mayor of Wexford Cllr George Lawlor, Lillie O’Brien, Wexford County Council, Cllr Oliver Walsh, Cathaoirleach Gorery Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, Beatrice McHugh, Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council, Doug Taylor, Cllr Jim Codd Cathaoirleach Rosslare Municipal District, Bridget Cullen, Cliona Connolly Environment Awareness Officer, Wexford County Council. (Pic: Jim Campbell)
By Dan Walsh
More than 250 children, community groups, volunteers, resident groups and individuals were at Ferycarrig Hotel, Wexford, recently, for the annual Wexford County Council Environmental Awards where wonderful community spirit was graciously acknowledged.
Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen welcomed and congratulated all the participants and there were presentations and awards to 11 schools, 53 community groups and one individual.
Cllr Breen said; “It is heartening to see groups of local volunteers showing such spirit and endeavour and, in the process inspiring others in their community to follow their example.
“The result of your hard work is evident across County Wexford in towns and villages that are more attractive, better cared for, better places to live and more appealing places to visit,” added an Cathaoirleach.
Carolyne Godkin, Director of Services said she was “struck not only by the level of commitment you make on a voluntary basis but also the quality and diversity of work being carried out and indeed the creativity and innovation we see from you as dedicated local volunteers.”
There were many notable highlights. Enniscorthy Tidy Towns were presented with a plaque for winning the Community Group Snap IntoAction competition. Gorey Tidy Towns, The Gap Tidy Towns and Heritage Group and Hollyfort Development Group, were also presented with awards for their participation in the North Wexford 2K.
A ‘Sort Of Environment’ Quiz kept all guessing at the beginning of the night and prizes to the first 6 correct answers drawn were presented. Winners were Peggy Doyle, Bernie Wade, Bernie McGee Ella Dundon, Jodie Cashe and Kyle Cullen.
The overall winners of the Keep Wexford Beautiful Competition were Blackwater Tidy Towns.
The schools were well represented with eleven schools receiving presentations from Cllr Breen; Gorey Educate Together Secondary School, St Patrick’s School, Enniscorthy and Tombrack National School, Ferns, were all recognised for receiving their first green flag and presented with a nest box sponsored by The Wexford Naturalists’ Field Club.
Coláiste an Atha, Kilmuckridge, Gorey Community School, Meánscoil Gharman, Inis Córthaidh, Ramsgrange Community School, Selskar College and St Peter’s College Wexford were awarded certificates for their participation in the Rubbish Film Festival Programme.
Niamh O’ Connor, St Fintan’s National School, Taghmon was awarded a Plaque as the overall primary school winner in the Christmas Decoration Competition 2023 for her decoration entitled ‘The White Angel.’
Certificates were presented to Ella Dundon, Our Lady of Lourdes National School, Bunclody who was the Overall Primary School Winner in the Environment Artwork Competition and Júliá Rós Ásmundsdóttir Coláiste an Atha, Kilmuckridge who was the overall secondary school winner of the Environment Artwork Competition.
Kilmyshall National School were also awarded a Plaque for being Wexford’s Cleanest School.
An Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to Wexford’s Environment was presented to Jim Hurley.
Carnew Musical Society is staging Beauty and the Beast in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, opening with a Matinee next Sunday, November 24th at 3pm and continuing all next week -Monday to Saturday at 8pm nightly.
The role of Chip (the teacup) will be played at alternative performances by Eli Finnerty and Gearoid Hogan. Both very talented they are most definitely “chips of the old blocks”. Eli is son of Graham, the choreographer for the show, who has played many stage roles with the society while Gearoid is the third generation member of the Fitzpatrick family to thread the boards with Carnew Musical Society.
Playing Chip’s mother Mrs. Potts is Niele Kavanagh. The role of Bellewill be played by Anna Kenny and the Beast will be played by Eoghan Fingleton. Rory Robinson plays Belle’s father Maurice while Richard O’Toole takes on the role of Gaston, with Paul Kehoe in the role of his sidekick Lefou.
Moving on to the enchanted objects, Lumiere, Cogsworth will be played by James Dobbs, John Young and Madame de la Grande Bouche is being played Maria Forest. Monsieur D’Arque by John Donohoe, and Ciaran O’Keeffe is playing the role of the young Prince.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity of seeing this show as tickets are selling fast from www.gr8events.ie
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