By Dan Walsh The Emergency Department at Wexford General Hospital reopens at 9am tomorrow (Tuesday), five months after the entire hospital was closed to the public following a devastating outbreak of fire that sent flames leaping high above the roof just before 4pm on Wednesday, March 1st. A major emergency was declared, and entire hospitalContinue reading “Emergency Department reopens at Wexford General Hospital”
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Further delays at Gorey St. Aidan’s
By Dan Walsh Disappointing news emanating from Gorey states that the St. Aidan’s Respite Services at Mulcahy House that was forced to close on May 1st for 12 weeks is further delayed and will not open in August as planned. In a statement, Chief Executive Officer Eimear Mannion said due to the lengthy vetting processesContinue reading “Further delays at Gorey St. Aidan’s”
New ambulance station for New Ross
By Dan Walsh in New Ross The former New Ross Fire Station on Michael Street has been transferred to the HSE for the provision of a new and modern 24-hour Ambulance Station. The news has been confirmed by Cllr Michael Sheehan, Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District Council who told WexfordLocal.com; “I made a commitmentContinue reading “New ambulance station for New Ross”
Gorey protest at loss of respite services
By Dan Walsh Families and individuals turned out in good numbers outside St. Aidan’s Day Care Centre at Millands, Gorey, this morning, to publicly voice their annoyance and frustration at a decision to close respite services at Mulcahy House, Árd Lios, for a 12-week period from May 1st. In a letter sent to service usersContinue reading “Gorey protest at loss of respite services”
Holiday arrangements at Wexford General Hospital
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”
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!”
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