Tag Archives: An Garda Siochana

Teenager missing from Wexford town

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”

Garda information for Co. Wexford

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”

25 years since disappearance of Fiona Sinnott

Gardaí in Wexford continue to actively investigate the disappearance and murder of Fiona Sinnott on the 8th February 1998. Fiona was the mother of an infant daughter and at the time of her disappearance Fiona lived at Ballyhitt, Broadway, Co. Wexford. On Sunday 8th February 1998, Fiona Sinnott was socialising at Butler’s Pub in Broadway,Continue reading “25 years since disappearance of Fiona Sinnott”

Body recovered from River Slaney

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”

M11 reopens following crash

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”

Traffic restrictions around Wexford Park

Wexford Garda Division have announced traffic restrictions around Wexford Park tomorrow (Saturday) where a crowd in the region of 12,500 will gather for ceremonies linked to the switch-on of the new floodlights and the Walsh Cup hurling game at 6pm featuring Wexford and Kilkenny. Gardaí say that traffic restrictions will be in place around WexfordContinue reading “Traffic restrictions around Wexford Park”

€164,000 drugs seized in Wexford town

Gardaí in Wexford seized approximately €164,000 worth of suspected cocaine and arrested and charged one man following the search of a residence in Wexford town on Thursday as part of Operation Tara. At approximately 5.30pm, Gardaí conducted a search under warrant where approximately €164,000 worth of suspected cocaine and a small quantity of suspected cannabisContinue reading “€164,000 drugs seized in Wexford town”

Investigation follows Milehouse burglary

By Dan Walsh Gardaí at Enniscorthy Station are investigating a burglary which took place at Milehouse, Enniscorthy, on Monday evening and are seeking assistance from the public in relation to a burglary at a private house yesterday evening between 5.20pm and 7.30pm. An electronic safe was stolen from the property and Gardaí are aware thatContinue reading “Investigation follows Milehouse burglary”

Drugs crime in Curracloe area

By Dan Walsh Gardaí attached to the Wexford Divisional Burglary Response Unit while conducting an anti-crime checkpoint in the Curracloe area over the weekend intercepted a suspicious vehicle. After a search of the vehicle cannabis with a value of €2,000 was recovered. One person was arrested and charged with drug offences to appear at aContinue reading “Drugs crime in Curracloe area”