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Jim Bob McDonagh, 16 years, who had been missing from his home in Wexford Town since Sunday, 12th February 2023, has been located safe and well.An Garda Siochána would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter.

By Dan Walsh The man who died in last night’s three vehicle road traffic collision on the N25 Wexford-New Ross road on the Wexford side of Ballinaboola has been named as P.J. Whitty, Hillview, Carnagh, Gusserane, New Ross. PJ is survived by his loving parents Kathleen and Paddy (Whitty), partner Melissa (Whelan), daughters Abby, Katie andContinue reading “Ballinaboola crash victim is named”

By Dan Walsh A man in his 40’s has died, and four others were taken to University Hospital Waterford following a road traffic collision involving two cars and a tractor on the N25 (Wexford to New Ross road) at Balinaboola at approximately 7.10pm on Wednesday.The driver of one of the vehicles, a male in hisContinue reading “Man (40s) dies in road collision”

The N25 Wexford-New Ross-Waterford is closed until further notice following a serious road traffic collision near Ballinaboola tonight. A collision involving three vehicles occurred around 7.30pm on the Wexford side of Ballinaboola. Emergency services attended the scene. Diversions are in place.

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Jim Bob McDonagh who is missing from his home in Wexford Town. He was last seen on Thomas Street at 6pm on Sunday evening, February 12th. Jim Bob is described as approximately 6 feet tall with a broad build. He has brown hairContinue reading “Teenager missing from Wexford town”

By Dan Walsh An Garda Siochána is in the news this week. Chief Superintendent Derek Hughes shall assume responsibility for Wexford and Wicklow Garda Divisions on promotion. Chief Superintendent Anthony Pettit shall assume responsibility for Waterford and Kilkenny/ Carlow Garda Divisions on transfer, commencing on February 22nd. Courtown has seen one of the greatest decreasesContinue reading “Garda information for Co. Wexford”

The body of a woman was recovered from the River Slaney at lunch time today and taken to University Hospital Waterford for a post mortem examination. She has been named locally as Stephanie O’Connor, (51), from Slí na Sláine, Enniscorthy. Ms. O’Connor had been reported missing by concerned family members yesterday afternoon and An GardaContinue reading “Body recovered from River Slaney”

By Dan Walsh The M11 Southbound has reopened to traffic shortly before 10pm tonight following a serious traffic collision earlier this evening. Details of the collision are sketchy, but some sources claim it involved a truck and a car. One person was airlifted to hospital. The road had been closed in both directions between junctionsContinue reading “M11 reopens following crash”