By Dan Walsh Following the devastating fire that closed Wexford General Hospital on March 1st the public are reminded of the festival weekend situation and according to Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG); “we ask the public to please consider all options” should any health emergencies arise. The Ireland East Hospital Group and Wexford General HospitalContinue reading “Holiday arrangements at Wexford General Hospital”
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Two injured in Tagoat road crash
By Dan Walsh Two people were injured and removed from the scene of a road traffic collision near Tagoat village this evening. It is understood their injuries are ‘non-life threatening’. The incident occurred around 7pm at the turn-off for Broadway at Twelveacre. Two vehicles were involved. Ambulance, Fire Service and Gardaí were quickly on theContinue reading “Two injured in Tagoat road crash”
25,000 affected by Wexford ‘Boil Water’ notice
By Dan Walsh A Boil Water Notice to protect public health has been issued for all customers supplied by the Wexford Town Public Water Supply with immediate effect.Following consultation with the HSE, Irish Water and Wexford County Council this notice is being issued to protect the health of approximately 25,000 customers following the detection ofContinue reading “25,000 affected by Wexford ‘Boil Water’ notice”
Taps are safe in Enniscorthy again!
By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice issued on May 23rd has been lifted with immediate effect and all consumers on the Enniscorthy Public Water Supply can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth. Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, made the announcement thisContinue reading “Taps are safe in Enniscorthy again!”
Boil Water Notice for 11,187 Enniscorthy consumers
By Dan Walsh A Boil Water Notice has been issued by Irish Water and Wexford County Council following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE) to protect the health of approximately 11,187 consumers supplied by the Enniscorthy Public Water Supply scheme. This notice applies to all consumers on the Enniscorthy Public Water supply. Irish Water’sContinue reading “Boil Water Notice for 11,187 Enniscorthy consumers”
Ballindaggin Boil Water Notice is lifted…after 12 weeks!
By Dan Walsh Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Wexford County Council the boil water notice issued on the Ballindaggin Public Water Supply Scheme on March 9th last has been lifted with immediate effect. Customers have been notified following the completion of remedial works on this supply and receipt of satisfactoryContinue reading “Ballindaggin Boil Water Notice is lifted…after 12 weeks!”
New 96-bed extension at Wexford Hospital
By Dan Walsh Plans are at an early stage for the construction of an MRI scanner unit and a 96-bed ward extension at Wexford General Hospital included within the HSE 2022 Capital Plan. Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne said today; “Everyone across County Wexford knows the importance of theContinue reading “New 96-bed extension at Wexford Hospital”
‘Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink’
By Dan Walsh This is a famous line from ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ a poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, (1772-1834, English poet) and suggests that ‘despite being surrounded by something you cannot benefit from it’. It is an interesting theory – a bit like support local! I learned that quote at primary school…Continue reading “‘Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink’”
HSE should reverse Gorey healthcare decision
By Dan Walsh Public representatives in Gorey are calling on the Heath Service Executive (HSE) to reverse a decision that the popular Saturday Morning Urgent Care Service at The Palms medical practice at The Avenue, Gorey is to cease after 68 years! It is understood that the HSE have ceased payments for the Urgent CareContinue reading “HSE should reverse Gorey healthcare decision”
Kilanerin Vaccination Centre opened today
By Dan Walsh The eagerly anticipated Kilanerin Vaccination Centre opened its doors today and activity got off to a good start in the community centre where ten vaccination booths have been created for the Covid-19 HSE programme. The new centre has the capacity to offer 1,200 vaccinations a day, operating 8am to 8pm and cateringContinue reading “Kilanerin Vaccination Centre opened today”
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