Fatal road collision at Rosslare Harbour

By Dan Walsh Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Rosslare Harbour, at approximately 2.20pm yesterday (Sunday) afternoon. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a single vehicle collision involving a motor car in Rosslare Harbour. The driver of the car and sole occupant, a man in his early 60s wasContinue reading “Fatal road collision at Rosslare Harbour”

Crash on M11 this evening

By Dan Walsh Roadusers are asked to be extra careful on the M11 near the turn off for Enniscorthy and Blackwater following a crash on the southbound lane around 6.30pm this evening. A number of vehicles are involved including a car pulling a caravan. It is not known if there are any injuries. One laneContinue reading “Crash on M11 this evening”

Paraglider injured on Mount Leinster

A paraglider injured near the Nine Stones car park on Mount Leinster on Saturday evening was transferred to hospital by the Air Corps 112 helicopter. The South East Mountain Rescue Association (SEMRA) were called to the scene to assist Gardai and ambulance crews attend an injured paraglider with a suspected back injury after falling nearContinue reading “Paraglider injured on Mount Leinster”

Fatal road crash near Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh A man in his 30s has died in a single vehicle road traffic collision on the R744 at Clonhasten, near Enniscorthy, this evening. The incident occurred shortly before 7.30pm. It is understood that the vehicle burst into flames and the occupant was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency services were quickly onContinue reading “Fatal road crash near Enniscorthy”

Arrests follow major Castlebridge fire

By Dan Walsh Gardaí at Wexford Station have confirmed that two people have been arrested and files are sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) after ‘significant progress’ was made in an investigation into last Sunday evening’s major fire at Castlebridge village where considerable damage was caused to abandoned buildings adjacent to The PorterContinue reading “Arrests follow major Castlebridge fire”

Massive blaze closes Castlebridge village

By Dan Walsh at Castlebridge Roads through Castlebridge village are closed to traffic this evening as firefighters deal with a massive fire at a premises adjacent to a local pub. Smoke was noticed billowing from a premises and shortly after 5.30pm the popular licensed premises – The Porter House – was evacuated. Locals at theContinue reading “Massive blaze closes Castlebridge village”

Wexford Garda Youth Awards 2022 launched

By Dan Walsh An Garda Síochána in Wexford in association with Wexford County Council are delighted to launch the 6th Annual Wexford Garda Youth Awards for 2022.    The awards acknowledge the achievements of young people who are making a difference in their communities and the endeavours of young people who have faced and overcome challengesContinue reading “Wexford Garda Youth Awards 2022 launched”

Cyclist (60s) dies in New Ross incident

By Dan Walsh A male cyclist in his 60s has died in a road traffic incident on the R731 at Ballywilliam, near New Ross, earlier today. The alarm was raised shortly before 1pm. It is understood the man was cycling in a group when the incident occurred. Local sources told WexfordLocal.com that a gate mayContinue reading “Cyclist (60s) dies in New Ross incident”

Man (40s) arrested in Gorey

Gardaí attached to the Detective Unit, Gorey who were on patrol in the town on Friday arrested a man aged in his 40s who was wanted for interview in relation to criminal activity. He was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. The man was interviewed in relation to crimes of AggravatedContinue reading “Man (40s) arrested in Gorey”