Tag Archives: An Garda Siochana

Serious traffic incident in Gorey

By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Gorey are seeking information after a pedestrian in his 30’s was struck by a vehicle and subsequently hospitalised in the early hours of today (Friday). The incident occurred at North Parade on the Hollyfort Road in Gorey between 12 midnight and 1am. It is understood the driver failed to remainContinue reading “Serious traffic incident in Gorey”

Drugs found in crashed car in New Ross

A man was arrested after cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €485,000 was discovered in sports bags in a crashed car in New Ross. As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí in New Ross were conducting mobile patrols and came upon a single vehicle road traffic collision in New Ross, yesterday (Sunday) afternoon. AtContinue reading “Drugs found in crashed car in New Ross”

Two men charged following €11.4m cocaine seizure at Rosslare Europort

Two men have appeared at a special sitting of Wexford District Court yesterday (Sunday) charged in connection with an €11.4 million cocaine seizure at Rosslare Europort on Thursday. The illicit drugs were discovered after officers from Revenue’s customs section searched a horsebox after it had disembarked from a ferry that arrived from Cherbourg, France. DuringContinue reading “Two men charged following €11.4m cocaine seizure at Rosslare Europort”

N11 reopens following collision

By Dan Walsh The N11 north of Oylegate village has reopened to traffic following a road traffic collision that occurred around 8.45am today. The collision involved a male pedestrian, aged in his mid-30’s, and a truck. Weather conditions were atrocious at the time. The pedestrian was removed by ambulance and escorted by An Garda SiochanaContinue reading “N11 reopens following collision”

Gas explosion and fire at Camolin

By Dan Walsh at Camolin A man in his 40’s is in a Dublin Hospital tonight (Wednesday) following a large explosion and a devastating house fire at a property in Ballydaniel Court on the outskirts of Camolin village that shook the community around 3pm. The injured man was involved in tiling work in the bathroomContinue reading “Gas explosion and fire at Camolin”

Swimming tragedy at Ballymoney Strand

A woman in her 60’s has died while swimming at Ballymoney Strand near Gorey. The incident occurred when the woman encountered difficulties shortly after 8pm yesterday (Tuesday) evening. The woman was quickly recovered from the water but was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services. Her remains were taken to University Hospital Waterford forContinue reading “Swimming tragedy at Ballymoney Strand”

Fatal workplace incident near Enniscorthy

The man who died in a workplace accident in a farmyard near Enniscorthy last Saturday afternoon has been named as Vinny Power (52) from The Leap, Adamstown. Emergency services were quickly on the scene, but a Garda statement confirmed; “A man in his 50’s sustained fatal injuries because of this incident and a file areContinue reading “Fatal workplace incident near Enniscorthy”

Man (30s) charged with robbery at Kilanerin

A man in his 30’s who was arrested and charged following a robbery at Murphy’s Gala Store in Kilanerin yesterday (Saturday) appeared before a special sitting of Gorey District Court today (Sunday). It appears that soon after 1pm while staff were serving a customer and the till was open when the man, who was armedContinue reading “Man (30s) charged with robbery at Kilanerin”

Man (56) missing from Enniscorthy

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 56 year old Fran Murphy who is missing from the Enniscorthy area since Wednesday evening, June 14th 2023.   Fran is described as being 5’8 with a broad build, short grey hair and brown eyes.   When last seen, he was wearing brown shorts,Continue reading “Man (56) missing from Enniscorthy”