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”
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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”
Senseless vandalism at ancient burial ground
By Dan Walsh Wexford Gardaí are seeking assistance with their investigation into damage to several headstones and a stone wall at Monachán Graveyard in Taghmon between 20 April and 27 July 2026. The vandalism of at least 15 graves in the centuries-old cemetery has attracted national media coverage. At some point in recent weeks, vandalsContinue reading “Senseless vandalism at ancient burial ground”
Appeal for witnesses to Castlebridge crash
By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Wexford are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian at Castlebridge shortly before midnight on Saturday. The collision occurred at approximately 11.51pm on the R741, near Keating Insulation outside Castlebridge village. The pedestrian, in his 20’s was taken to Wexford General Hospital forContinue reading “Appeal for witnesses to Castlebridge crash”
Smile!; your town’s CCTV is watching
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting At the July monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy with Cathaoirleach Cllr Pat Kehoe in the chair it was announced that “the Enniscorthy CCTV System is now officially live and operational.” The new system, comprising of 22Continue reading “Smile!; your town’s CCTV is watching”
Woman dies on Kilpatrick beach
By Dan Walsh A woman in her 60’s has died on Kilpatrick Beach in North Wexford this afternoon. The woman, who was a visitor to the area, was enjoying the close-in beach facilities when she suddenly became unwell and despite the best efforts of family and friends, she sadly passed away. Her body was removedContinue reading “Woman dies on Kilpatrick beach”
New Ross teenager dies following road crash
By Dan Walsh A teenage girl has died from injuries she sustained in a single car collision at Sheastown, Wellingtonbridge, Co. Wexford at approximately 6.20am on Wednesday, July 8th. Sophie Caulfield, 14, of Cluain Húighéad, New Ross, died from her injuries on Friday, July 17th, surrounded by her heartbroken family. She was a student atContinue reading “New Ross teenager dies following road crash”
Teenagers rescued off Clone Beach
By Dan Walsh Three teenagers are safe and well after being rescued by Courtown RNLI from the sea off Clone Beach, near Castletown, this evening. The teenagers entered the beach through the new access point and were paddle boarding when they got into difficulties at around 8pm. After a call to the Irish Coast Guard,Continue reading “Teenagers rescued off Clone Beach”
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