Man (68) dies in workplace tragedy

By Dan Walsh A man died yesterday evening (Wednesday) in a workplace tragedy at a premises in Coolafancy, near Tinahely. He has been named locally as John Smyth, (68), from Cummerduff, Gorey, and Springhill Nursery, Coolafancy. Gardai responded to a call at 6.10pm and found the body of the man at the scene. Emergency servicesContinue reading “Man (68) dies in workplace tragedy”

Man (60s) dies in Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh A man in his 60s has died in a road traffic collision in the Duffry Gate/Bellefield area of Enniscorthy this morning (Thursday). The incident occurred shortly after 7am when a car collided with a pole. The sole occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The body was removed toContinue reading “Man (60s) dies in Enniscorthy”

Body recovered from River Barrow

By Dan Walsh The body of a male was removed from the River Barrow at New Ross this afternoon. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of an incident at approximately 1.35pm. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene and has been taken to University Hospital Waterford where a post mortem examination will takeContinue reading “Body recovered from River Barrow”

Man in Enniscorthy fireworks prank

By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Enniscorthy are investigating a dangerous weekend prank where a vulnerable local man was subjected to having fireworks placed in his pocket and then being set off! The matter was raised at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council during a discussion on the illegal use of fireworks and plansContinue reading “Man in Enniscorthy fireworks prank”

Boy (14) injured in Ferns road collision

By Dan Walsh A 14 year’s old boy is in Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin tonight following a road traffic collision at Ballylough on the R772 road between Scarawalsh and Ferns which occurred shortly before 2pm today (Tuesday). It is reported locally that the boy, who is from the immediate area, had dismounted fromContinue reading “Boy (14) injured in Ferns road collision”

Trawler stuck on Blackwater sandbank

By Dan Walsh A fishing trawler grounded off the east coast of Blackwater since last Sunday remains stuck on a sandbank with poor weather conditions hampering the authorities from boarding and conducting a search. Gardaí have confirmed that it will be treated as a crime scene. It will also be searched, but at this stageContinue reading “Trawler stuck on Blackwater sandbank”

Drugs and cash seizures in Co. Wexford

By Dan Walsh Gardaí have made significant drugs and cash seizures in Co. Wexford over the past two weeks. Officers seized drugs including heroin, mephedrone, cocaine and cannabis worth about €50,000. Cash worth €40,800 was also recovered during searches under Operation Tara from September 8th-22nd. Gardaí arrested nine people – six men and two womenContinue reading “Drugs and cash seizures in Co. Wexford”

Man, (80) drowns on Curracloe beach

By Dan Walsh An 80-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty at Curracloe beach today (Tuesday). It is understood that he is not from Wexford and was visiting the popular seaside with his family. He had been swimming at Curracloe when he became ill. Members of the public rushed to the scene and removedContinue reading “Man, (80) drowns on Curracloe beach”

Woman (60s) drowns in Bannow Bay

By Dan Walsh A woman in her 60’s drowned after getting into difficulty while swimming at a popular spot at Bannow Bay earlier today (Saturday). The incident occurred around 11.30am. The woman was pulled from the water but was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body was taken to University Hospital Waterford where a postContinue reading “Woman (60s) drowns in Bannow Bay”

Wexford Garda appeal for witnesses

Gardaí in Wexford are appealing for witnesses to a public order incident in Wexford town on Monday evening, Gardaí received report of an altercation between a number of men in the Belvedere Grove Estate.  Gardaí attached to Wexford Town and the Regional Support Unit attended the scene. A man (30s) was arrested at the sceneContinue reading “Wexford Garda appeal for witnesses”