Man (70’s) dies in Rosslare road crash

By Dan Walsh A man has died in a multi-vehicle road traffic collision on the N25 Rosslare road between Orristown junction and Killinick village this evening (Tuesday). At least three vehicles were involved in the incident which occurred at approximately 5.30pm. Emergency services rushed to the scene. The man (70’s) was declared dead at theContinue reading “Man (70’s) dies in Rosslare road crash”

Two injured in Poulfur collision

By Dan Walsh Gardaí at New Ross are appealing for witnesses following a single-vehicle collision on the R734 at Poulfur, Fethard-on-Sea, at approximately 11.40pm last night. A man, aged in his 20s, was taken to Waterford University Hospital to be treated for serious injuries. The female occupant of the car, aged in her 20s, wasContinue reading “Two injured in Poulfur collision”

Six males refused entry at Rosslare

By Dan Walsh An Garda Síochána continues to investigate following the discovery of nine people in a shipping container at Rosslare Europort last Monday morning. It is understood that the men and teenagers were found in the container at the port where they were for four days, having arrived on a ship from Dunkirk inContinue reading “Six males refused entry at Rosslare”

Garda investigation at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh An Garda Síochána at Wexford Garda Station have commenced an investigation following the discovery of nine people in a shipping container at Rosslare Europort at approximately 10.30am this morning (Monday). Gardaí were alerted to the presence of a number of people inside a shipping container at Rosslare Europort. Gardaí and emergency servicesContinue reading “Garda investigation at Rosslare Europort”

Motorcyclist (50s) dies at Barntown

By Dan Walsh A man in his 50s has died in a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on the R738 at Knockeen, Barntown, shortly before 6.15pm yesterday evening. He was pronounced dead at the scene, His body has since been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford, where a post-mortem examination will take place. NoContinue reading “Motorcyclist (50s) dies at Barntown”

Castlebridge crash victim is named

By Dan Walsh The man who died in a road traffic collision on the R742 at Johnstown, Castlebridge, has been named locally. 48-year-old Jonathon (John) Kavanagh, Ballinablake, Curracloe, was travelling on his motorcycle when it was involved in a collision with a car at approximately 9.20am last Wednesday morning. He was pronounced deceased at theContinue reading “Castlebridge crash victim is named”

€130,000 cannabis plants discovered in Courtown

By Dan Walsh Gardaí seized 170 cannabis plants at various stages of growth, with an estimated street value of over €130,000 and a variety of cultivation equipment during a planned search of a residential property in Courtown yesterday (Tuesday). One male, aged in his late 30s, was arrested at the scene and detained under SectionContinue reading “€130,000 cannabis plants discovered in Courtown”

Motorcyclist dies in Castlebridge crash

By Dan Walsh A man in his 40s has died in a two-vehicle road traffic collision involving a car and a motorcycle on the R742 at Johnstown, Castlebridge, at approximately 9.20am this morning. The driver of the motorcycle (a man aged in his 40’s) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the secondContinue reading “Motorcyclist dies in Castlebridge crash”

2-car crash on Enniscorthy bridge

By Dan Walsh Rush hour traffic through Enniscorthy was disrupted this evening following a two-car crash on the Templeshannon inner ring road junction leading onto the Seamus Rafter Bridge. The head-on collision occurred at around 6pm when two cars travelling in opposite directions collided on the one-way system. Both were displaying N plates.   NoContinue reading “2-car crash on Enniscorthy bridge”