By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The River Slaney in Enniscorthy has burst its banks with both bridges closed to traffic and many business premises under water this afternoon. Wexford County Council and Slaney Search and Rescue volunteers were on alert from 3am as heavy rainfall caused the river to burst its banks. Residents on IslandContinue reading “Major floods hit Enniscorthy again”
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Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Nash to new role
By Dan Walsh The Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, Archbishop Montemayor, has informed Bishop Ger Nash that Pope Leo XIV has appointed him Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Ossory, to take effect today (Sunday, January 25th) when Bishop Niall Coll is installed as Bishop of Raphoe. In a statement to WexfordLocal.com, Bishop Nash said thatContinue reading “Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Nash to new role”
Tributes to Ballyhogue’s football legend
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Nick Doyle, Raheenahoone, Ballyhogue, who was one of Ballyhogue GAA Club’s “greatest players” and led the team to success in the captain’s role on many occasions. A native of Carrig, near Bree, Nick, who was affectionately known as ‘Mogue’ began his football career in the 1950s andContinue reading “Tributes to Ballyhogue’s football legend”
Life sentence for murder of 8 year old girl
By Frank Greaney A man has admitted to murdering his eight-year-old daughter in Co. Wexford. 35-year-old Mohammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi pleaded guilty today to the murder of Malika Noor Al Katib on December 1st last year. He also pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of her mother, Aisha Noor Al Katib, at the sameContinue reading “Life sentence for murder of 8 year old girl”
Woman dies following Gorey accident
By Dan Walsh A woman in her 60’s who was seriously injured when hit by an oil truck on Gorey’s Main Street on June 27th has sadly passed away. Nataliia Voskanova from Main Street, Riverchapel, and formerly of Ukraine, died on Thursday, August 28th at the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Dearly beloved wife of Ruben andContinue reading “Woman dies following Gorey accident”
Rosslare will become Ireland’s largest maritime development
By Dan Walsh Preparations are underway for Rosslare Europort to lodge planning for the largest proposed maritime development in the country after proposals for its Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub receives Marine Area Consent. Receipt of Marine Area Consent (MAC) from the Marine Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) is a significant regulatory milestone and acts asContinue reading “Rosslare will become Ireland’s largest maritime development”
Fatal shooting at Carlow shopping centre
By Dan Walsh A man died, and a girl was injured following a shooting incident in a supermarket in Carlow town this evening. At 6.15pm, a man reportedly fired several shots at the Tesco supermarket located at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre. When the shots were fired, shoppers and staff sought shelter. According to reports, theContinue reading “Fatal shooting at Carlow shopping centre”
Fire crews remain on Tara Hill
By Dan Walsh Five firefighting crews continue to be present at the site of a fire on Tara Hill in North Wexford, this afternoon after working through the night. The crews, from Gorey, Bunclody, Arklow and Carnew, are currently keeping the fire under control, with assistance from Coillte, Gardaí and local farmers, through the supply ofContinue reading “Fire crews remain on Tara Hill”
Aircraft forced landing at Carnsore Point
By Dan Walsh The forced landing of a Partenavia P68 Victor aircraft with a pilot and three passengers on board on the beach at Carnsore Point on September 23rd, 2021, was “probably due to separate interruptions to the fuel supply of both engines while operating with low fuel levels”, the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU)Continue reading “Aircraft forced landing at Carnsore Point”
Gorey IPAS application withdrawn
By Dan Walsh An application for a proposed IPAS Centre on the Arklow Road, Gorey, has been withdrawn following discussions between the owner of the property, Sean Doyle, and the newly elected TD for the Wicklow-Wexford constituency, Brian Brennan TD. As a result of Deputy Brennan’s intervention regards the application submitted on February 19th, followsContinue reading “Gorey IPAS application withdrawn”
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