By Dan Walsh A woman in her 60’s has died on Kilpatrick Beach in North Wexford this afternoon. The woman, who was a visitor to the area, was enjoying the close-in beach facilities when she suddenly became unwell and despite the best efforts of family and friends, she sadly passed away. Her body was removedContinue reading “Woman dies on Kilpatrick beach”
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New Ross teenager dies following road crash
By Dan Walsh A teenage girl has died from injuries she sustained in a single car collision at Sheastown, Wellingtonbridge, Co. Wexford at approximately 6.20am on Wednesday, July 8th. Sophie Caulfield, 14, of Cluain Húighéad, New Ross, died from her injuries on Friday, July 17th, surrounded by her heartbroken family. She was a student atContinue reading “New Ross teenager dies following road crash”
Teenagers rescued off Clone Beach
By Dan Walsh Three teenagers are safe and well after being rescued by Courtown RNLI from the sea off Clone Beach, near Castletown, this evening. The teenagers entered the beach through the new access point and were paddle boarding when they got into difficulties at around 8pm. After a call to the Irish Coast Guard,Continue reading “Teenagers rescued off Clone Beach”
Six people rescued at Rosslare Strand
By Dan Walsh Six people were rescued from the water at Rosslare Strand on Sunday afternoon following an incident where a young swimmer was in difficulty in the water and brave rescuers ended up in difficulty themselves. All of those brought to hospital are currently believed to be in a stable condition. Operations Resource ManagerContinue reading “Six people rescued at Rosslare Strand”
Missing person search stood down
Following the discovery of a body of a male, the missing person appeal in respect of Paul Woods (50), who was reported missing from Kilbora, Camolin, Co. Wexford since Wednesday 24th June 2026, has been stood down. 50-year-old Paul Woods was last seen on Tuesday morning, while on a hiking holiday in Kilbora near Camolin.Continue reading “Missing person search stood down”
FOUND; 18 year old missing from Bunclody
UPDATE; Good news tonight (Saturday). Josh O’Toole has been found and is safe and well. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 18-year-old Josh O’Toole, who is reported missing from his home in Bunclody, Co. Wexford. Josh was last seen on Wednesday 24th June 2026 at approximately 11pm. Josh is describedContinue reading “FOUND; 18 year old missing from Bunclody”
Man (50) missing in Camolin area
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 50-year-old Paul Woods, who is reported missing from a hiking holiday in Kilbora, Camolin, Co. Wexford, since Wednesday. Paul was headed to hike the Blackstairs Mountain. He was last seen on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at 9.30 am in the Kilbora,Continue reading “Man (50) missing in Camolin area”
Man (30s) arrested as weapons drugs and cash found in vehicle near Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Gardaí on patrol in Enniscorthy observed a vehicle at a roundabout in Scarawalsh in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The vehicle failed to stop when directed by members of An Garda Síochána, and subsequently fled the scene driving erratically in the direction of Enniscorthy. During the course of this incident, theContinue reading “Man (30s) arrested as weapons drugs and cash found in vehicle near Enniscorthy”
Man (20s) arrested following €2.9m drugs seizure
By Dan Walsh One male, aged in his 20s, was arrested by An Garda Síochána and is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda Station in County Wexford following a drugs raid yesterday (Thursday). Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized approximately 145 kg of suspected herbalContinue reading “Man (20s) arrested following €2.9m drugs seizure”
3 persons ejected from Jet Ski
By Dan Walsh A member of the public witnessed a jet ski eject some people into the water near Tramore Pier, Co. Waterford, on Saturday afternoon. Tramore Lifeboat launched at 15.52 and within two minutes located the jet ski and found three persons on the rocks, under the cliff at the Doneraile walk. Two casualtiesContinue reading “3 persons ejected from Jet Ski”
