Man (30s) injured in Courtown

Gardai in Gorey are investigating an incident outside of a premises in Courtown Harbour yesterday (Saturday) where a man was injured, although not confirmed, believed to have been stabbed. The incident occurred at approximately 2.30pm. The man, who is understood to be in his 30s, was taken from the scene by ambulance to St. Vincent’sContinue reading “Man (30s) injured in Courtown”

€2.4m cocaine seized at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized over 34kgs of cocaine with an estimated value of €2,404,000 at Rosslare Europort on Saturday afternoon.  The illicit drugs were discovered with the assistance of Revenue’s mobile X-ray scanner and detector dog Jasper, in the overhead area of the cab when a Latvian-registered freight unit was stopped and searchedContinue reading “€2.4m cocaine seized at Rosslare Europort”

Wexford pedestrian killed in Cork

By Dan Walsh A pedestrian in his 60’s who died in a fatal traffic incident on the N25 in Midleton, Co. Cork, last Thursday, has been named as Ger Jones, a native of Clonard in Wexford town and well-known and respected on the local soccer circuit. Tributes have been paid. A minute’s silence was observedContinue reading “Wexford pedestrian killed in Cork”

Ballinaboola crash victim is named

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”

Man (40s) dies in road collision

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”

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”