Truck driver convicted of M11 drink driving

By Dan Walsh An Garda Siochána has told WexfordLocal.com that they would like to thank a motorist for making a call and reporting a convicted driver who may have prevented a serious road traffic collision. On August 8th last at approximately 9.20am on the M11 near Gorey, a motorist contacted Gardaí to report an articulatedContinue reading “Truck driver convicted of M11 drink driving”

No injuries in N11 road crash

By Dan Walsh No serious injuries are reported following a two vehicle road traffic collision on the N11 at a junction known as the Fox and Goose near Crossabeg which occurred around 9.20am today. Emergency vehicles from the National Ambulance Service, fire service vehicles from Wexford and Enniscorthy and the Gardaí were quickly on theContinue reading “No injuries in N11 road crash”

Three injured in crash near New Ross

By Dan Walsh Three people were seriously injured in a three vehicle road traffic collision on the R734 Dunmain road outside of New Ross this afternoon. Two were transferred by ambulance to University Hospital Waterford and one was airlifted by Medivac 112 to Dublin. Their condition is unknown currently. Emergency services were alerted at aroundContinue reading “Three injured in crash near New Ross”

Gorey motorcyclist (22) has died

By Dan Walsh A 22 year old motorcyclist from Gorey who was in a critical condition from injuries sustained in a serious road traffic collision on the N2, in Co. Louth, last Saturday, has since passed away. He is named as Finlay Power from Annagh, Hollyfort, Gorey. Finlay Power (22) was taken to Our LadyContinue reading “Gorey motorcyclist (22) has died”

Man questioned about murder of Gorey teenager

By Dan Walsh A man is being questioned at Carlow Garda Station as part of the investigation into the murder of Conor O’Brien, (19), from Gorey, which occurred in Enfield Co. Meath last Thursday night. Shortly after 10pm on Tuesday, Gardaí responded to reports of an incident at a premises in Carlow town. A manContinue reading “Man questioned about murder of Gorey teenager”

Murder investigation into Gorey teenager’s death

By Dan Walsh Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after the body of a Gorey teenager was discovered in the driveway of a house on the Trim Road in Enfield, Co. Meath, around 8.30am yesterday (Friday) morning. Gardai said Conor O’Brien, (19), sustained a single gunshot wound. No firearm was discovered at the scene whenContinue reading “Murder investigation into Gorey teenager’s death”

Gardaí honoured for bravery in Rosslare Harbour bank raid

By Dan Walsh Two members of An Garda Siochána who confronted a masked suspect and removed a balaclava from his face during an armed raid on the Bank of Ireland branch in Rosslare Harbour on August 19th 2016 have each been awarded the Bronze Scott Medal. Garda Barry Hennessy from Wexford Garda Station and GardaContinue reading “Gardaí honoured for bravery in Rosslare Harbour bank raid”

Missing man last seen in Rosslare area

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Faisal Alkozay, (20), who was last seen in the Rosslare area of Wexford at 1.20am on Sunday, August 15th. Faisal is described as 5’ 10” in height, of slim build with short black hair. When last seen Faisal was wearing a black polo shirt,Continue reading “Missing man last seen in Rosslare area”

Second death in Scarawalsh collision

A second person has died from injuries sustained in a road traffic collision involving two cars that occurred on the R772 on the Ferns side of Scarawalsh roundabout, about five kilometres from Enniscorthy, at approximately 7.50am last Wednesday. Anne Turner, (42), St. John’s Villas, Enniscorthy, who was the driver of one car, was pronounced deadContinue reading “Second death in Scarawalsh collision”

Woman (40s) dies in Scarawalsh collision

By Dan Walsh A woman in her 40s has died in a fatal road traffic collision involving two cars that occurred on the R772 on the Ferns side of Scarawalsh roundabout, about five kilometres from Enniscorthy, at approximately 7.50am today. The woman, who was the driver of one car, was pronounced dead at the scene.Continue reading “Woman (40s) dies in Scarawalsh collision”