As part of an intelligence-led operation involving the Eastern Regional Intelligence Unit, members of An Garda Síochána’s Wexford Drug and Detective Unit, carried out a search on Sunday at an address in Ardcavan, Wexford, on foot of a warrant under Section 26 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977/84. The resulting search at the locationContinue reading “Drugs worth €1m found near Wexford town”
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Teenager missing from Drinagh
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Fergus Harty who is reported missing from Drinagh, Wexford, since Monday 19th October 2026. Fergus is described to being approximately 6 feet in height, of slim build, with short brown hair and brown eyes. Gardaí are concerned for Fergus’s well-being.Continue reading “Teenager missing from Drinagh”
Calls to reopen Blackwater Garda Station
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Wexford County Council has the unanimous backing of elected members to call on the Minister with responsibility for the Office of Public Works “to prioritise and expediate the completion of refurbishment works at Blackwater Garda Station and facilitate its reopening without further delay.” The motion, proposed byContinue reading “Calls to reopen Blackwater Garda Station”
Missing person found safe and well
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Sarah Louise Doyle has been located safe and well. An Garda Siochana thanks the general public and the media for their support. Gardaí are renewing their appeal for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Sarah Louise Doyle (16), who was reported missing from Barntown, Co. Wexford on 22nd AugustContinue reading “Missing person found safe and well”
Woman, (70s), dies in Clonroche road crash
By Dan Walsh A local woman in her late 70s has died in a road traffic collision on the N30 at Ballymackessy, near Clonroche, which occurred around 2.40pm today (Friday). She has been named locally as Mary Keating (nee Crean), aged 77 years, living at Ballyboro, Clonroche. Funeral arrangements later. The woman, who was drivingContinue reading “Woman, (70s), dies in Clonroche road crash”
Motorcyclist in his 50s dies near Wellingtonbridge
By Dan Walsh A man in his 50s died this afternoon after his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a van near Wellingtonbridge in south Wexford. He has been named locally as Sean (Jack) Cahill, (54), from Caislean an Dinigh, Carrig-on-Bannow. The collision happened on the R736 at Barrystown between Wellingtonbridge and Carrig-on-Bannow shortlyContinue reading “Motorcyclist in his 50s dies near Wellingtonbridge”
Enniscorthy hosts annual IUNVA ceremony
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The Irish United Nations Veterans Association (IUNVA) held its annual commemoration at the UN Peace Memorial in Enniscorthy’s Orchard Peace Park on Sunday. Cllr Pat Kehoe, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, said he was honoured to attend the ceremony for the first time and pay tribute to those whoContinue reading “Enniscorthy hosts annual IUNVA ceremony”
Search for missing Barntown teenager
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Sarah Louise Doyle (16), who was reported missing from Barntown, Co. Wexford since Saturday, August 22nd. Sarah Louise is described as being approximately 5 foot 7 inches in height, with a slim build, blonde hair and blue eyes. When last seen Sarah Louise isContinue reading “Search for missing Barntown teenager”
Vandalism forces closure of Dunbrody Abbey
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Dunbrody Abbey is fully reopened for visitors following this incident last weekend. Well worth a visit. A gem in Wexford’s tourism trail. Vandals broke into Dunbrody Abbey, near Campile, sometime between Saturday night and early Sunday morning, causing deliberate damage. A social media statement said: “This was not harmless mischief, butContinue reading “Vandalism forces closure of Dunbrody Abbey”
Major blaze at Enniscorthy tyre centre
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Five Wexford Fire Service units are tackling a major blaze at Hendrick Tyre Centre Ltd in the Templeshannon area of Enniscorthy this evening. The fire was reported at 7.20pm, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene. Thick black smoke billowed into the air, and two hours later firefighters usingContinue reading “Major blaze at Enniscorthy tyre centre”
