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”

Road crash on Ferrycarrig N11

By Dan Walsh Three vehicles were involved in a road traffic collision on the N11 at the entrance to the Ferycarrig Hotel which occurred around 5.30pm this evening (Thursday). Emergency services were quickly on the scene including units of the Wexford Fire Service who are involved in union matters and restrictions of their duties. ThreeContinue reading “Road crash on Ferrycarrig N11”

School bus in road crash

A school bus with 20 occupants on board was involved in a road traffic collision at Larkin’s Cross on the N25 near Barntown, on the outskirts of Wexford town. The incident occurred around 8.30am this morning (Monday) and involved a school bus and a vehicle. Emergency services were quickly on the scene, but fortunately, noContinue reading “School bus in road crash”

Man (21) charged with Enniscorthy murder

A man has appeared at Gorey District Court today (Saturday) charged with murder, assaulting and obstructing gardaí, attempting to escape custody and production of a weapon. Adrian Zelek, who is 21 years old and from Westbury Wood in Enniscorthy, is charged with the murder of Michael Gladyszewski at an address in Enniscorthy on Thursday. DetectiveContinue reading “Man (21) charged with Enniscorthy murder”

Arrest following fatal assault at Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh Gardaí are investigating a fatal assault on a man that occurred in Enniscorthy on Thursday evening. At approximately 8pm, Gardaí received reports of an unresponsive male with serious injuries at a residence at Westbury Woods, Enniscorthy. The man, aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The body remains atContinue reading “Arrest following fatal assault at Enniscorthy”

Cyclist injured near Gorey

By Dan Walsh A male cyclist in his 40’s was injured after coming off his bicycle following a collision with a car on the Courtown Road, near Gorey, shortly after 7pm this evening (Wednesday). Emergency services were quickly on the scene and paramedics tended to the injured party on the side of the road beforeContinue reading “Cyclist injured near Gorey”

Tributes following tragic death in Gorey

By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to the memory of Andrzej Marek Winnicki from Enniscorthy who lost his life on a construction site at Ballytegan Road, Gorey, last Wednesday morning. In his late 30’s, it is understood that he died in an incident with a piece of heavy machinery around 9am. Emergency services arrivedContinue reading “Tributes following tragic death in Gorey”