Two crashes on Wexford roads

By Dan Walsh Three people were brought to Wexford General Hospital following a road traffic collision on the N25 at Drinagh shortly after 8pm last evening (Saturday). Three vehicles were involved. One man was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda stationContinue reading “Two crashes on Wexford roads”

Road collision in Castlebridge village

By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Wexford are seeking information about a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred in Castlebridge Village, on Saturday. Shortly after 7pm, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted after a car left the road and struck a wall on the R741 at Castlebridge. The sole occupant of the car, a 30-year-oldContinue reading “Road collision in Castlebridge village”

Man (30s) arrested at Rosslare

A man in his 30s has been arrested by Gardaí in connection with the discovery of 14 individuals concealed in a shipping container at Rosslare Europort on Monday, January 8th. He was arrested yesterday afternoon, (Wednesday), at Rosslare for an alleged offence under the Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Act, 2021, and is currently detainedContinue reading “Man (30s) arrested at Rosslare”

Garda launches human trafficking investigation

An Garda Síochána at Wexford Garda Station have commenced a human trafficking investigation following the discovery of 14 people in a shipping container arriving in Rosslare Europort at approximately 3am on Monday, January 8th 2024. Gardaí were alerted by UK authorities in advance and a co-ordinated plan was put in place with emergency services inContinue reading “Garda launches human trafficking investigation”

Male (30s) injured on the Duncannon Line

By Dan Walsh The Duncannon Line stretch on the R733 between the Mountain Bar and the crossroads at Redshire Road has reopened to traffic following a road collision that happened last evening (Wednesday) shortly after 6pm. A male pedestrian in his 30s, who is reported locally as having been directing another car onto the road,Continue reading “Male (30s) injured on the Duncannon Line”

Two injured in motorcycle collision

By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Arklow are seeking information about an incident in the early hours of yesterday (Saturday) morning when a motorcycle struck a pavement kerb and the driver and passenger were ejected from the machine. Both the driver and passenger made their way home afterwards, however, the driver, a man in his 50sContinue reading “Two injured in motorcycle collision”

Man (84) dies in Gorey collision

By Dan Walsh An 84-year-old pedestrian has died in a road traffic collision on the R772 Arklow Road at Aske a few kilometres north of Gorey. The incident occurred around 7.30pm last night. It is understood the deceased was walking a short distance to visit a neighbour when he was struck by a passing vehicle.Continue reading “Man (84) dies in Gorey collision”

Man (70s) dies in farm accident

By Dan Walsh A man in his 70s has died in an accident on a farm at Ballyfad, a few miles north of Coolgreany in North Wexford. The man was pronounced dead at the scene after the accident which happened around 11am this morning (Wednesday). Emergency services were quickly on the scene. The body wasContinue reading “Man (70s) dies in farm accident”

Five arrested in links to shooting incident

Gardaí investigating a shooting incident which occurred in Carlow on December 5th 2022 have made a number of arrests as part of their investigation. Searches were carried out earlier this morning in Carlow, Wexford and Waterford. A total of five men were arrested by Gardaí. Three of the men are aged in their 20s, oneContinue reading “Five arrested in links to shooting incident”