Tag Archives: An Garda Siochana

Woman’s body found in Castlebridge

By Dan Walsh Gardai in Wexford are investigating an incident where the body of a woman in her mid-50s was found outside a house at Mill Park, Castlebridge. Investigators believe a fatal incident involving a vehicle happened between 11.30am and 12 noon. The body remains at the scene. Forensic collision investigators are in attendance andContinue reading “Woman’s body found in Castlebridge”

Motorcyclist (20s) dies near Carnew

By Dan Walsh A motorcyclist has died in an incident at Tombreane, Carnew on Saturday evening at 6.30pm. The man in his 20s, was taken to Beaumont Hospital with serious injuries. He was later pronounced deceased. A technical examination of the scene has been conducted by Forensic Collision Investigators and the road has since reopened.Continue reading “Motorcyclist (20s) dies near Carnew”

Teenager missing from New Ross

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Anne Connors, who has been reported missing from New Ross, Co. Wexford since Wednesday , April 3rd. Anne is described as approximately 5 foot 3 inches tall with a slim build, blonde hair, and blue eyes.   When last seen, she was wearing a black jacket andContinue reading “Teenager missing from New Ross”

€85,000 worth of cannabis seized in Wexford

Ten people have been arrested and around €85,000 worth of cannabis seized as part of Operation Thor across Wexford on Good Friday. A search of a house in the north of the county uncovered a grow house where officers confiscated around €43,000 in cannabis. Another €42,000 worth of cannabis seized was seized in a separateContinue reading “€85,000 worth of cannabis seized in Wexford”

Man (40s) dies as truck overturns

By Dan Walsh The driver of an articulated truck that struck a tree and overturned on the N30 at Tomfarney, on the New Ross side of Clonroche, has died. He is in his 40’s. The vehicle was travelling from New Ross direction towards Clonroche village when the incident occurred on the N30 at a spotContinue reading “Man (40s) dies as truck overturns”

2.4 million cigarettes seized in Gorey

Last Monday Wexford Gardaí conducted searches of a yard in Gorey and recovered approximately 2.4 million cigarettes. This seizure was made as a result of a joint operation conducted by Revenue’s Customs Service and An Garda Síochána. The cigarettes, branded ‘Richmond’, have a retail value of approximately €2,010,000, representing a potential loss to the exchequerContinue reading “2.4 million cigarettes seized in Gorey”

Seven males hidden in trailer at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh Six men and one male juvenile discovered hidden in a truck trailer at Rosslare Europort around 6am this morning (Friday) was detained by Gardaí for alleged immigration offences. They received medical attention at Wexford Garda Station and all were deemed to be safe and well. The six men were refused leave toContinue reading “Seven males hidden in trailer at Rosslare Europort”

3 injured in road crash near Gorey

By Dan Walsh Three people, two men and a woman, have been taken to hospital following a two-car collision on the R772 about 700 metres north of the Tinnock Roundabout on the M11 north of Gorey this evening. The extent of their injuries is unknown currently. The collision occurred around 7.10 pm and emergency servicesContinue reading “3 injured in road crash near Gorey”

Gorey’s Cllr Bolger supports rural policing

By Dan Walsh Cllr. Andrew Bolger has stated that he is glad to see the Garda numbers have recently increased in Gorey and Courtown. “It’s a campaign that I have been lobbying now for several years and matters I have addressed previously being brought up again. It’s an important issue. When first becoming a councillor,Continue reading “Gorey’s Cllr Bolger supports rural policing”