By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI launched on Saturday afternoon to assist the crew of a 10-metre fishing boat with a fouled propeller drifting towards the Keeragh islands. The volunteer crew were requested to launch their all-weather Tamar class lifeboat RNLB Killarney by the Irish Coast Guard at 2.18 pm. The lifeboat under Coxswain Nigel Kehoe and with fiveContinue reading “Kilmore Quay RNLI assists a fishing boat”
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Calls for Councils to engage on Mountgarrett Bridge
By Dan Walsh at Mountgarrett Bridge The proposed one-month closure of Mountgarrett Bridge, near New Ross, for essential remedial works was raised at last Monday’s May meeting of Wexford County Council where there were calls for Kilkenny County Council to engage with Wexford County Council to discuss the matter. Cllr John Dwyer first raised theContinue reading “Calls for Councils to engage on Mountgarrett Bridge”
Chaos pending at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort will experience capacity issues from tomorrow (Sunday) and significant delays are expected once the port reopens. Protesters have set up a blockade at Kilrane, which is approximately a mile from Rosslare Europort This is in place since early Thursday morning. Only passenger traffic is currently being permitted to pass through.Continue reading “Chaos pending at Rosslare Europort”
New footpath halts at river crossing
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Council meeting The footpath from Gorey to Courtown has finally reached Ballinatray Bridge, and the Council discussed how to cross the Ounavarra river at last Tuesday’s Gorey Kilmuckridge meeting. Cllr Donal Kenny was in the chair. I will provide an update later in this report, but currently, the CouncilContinue reading “New footpath halts at river crossing”
Wexford; a view from a bicycle!
By Dan Walsh Famed TV personality and French maître d’ Fred Sirieix will journey through Wexford, uncovering the county’s rich heritage, thriving food culture, and coastal beauty in an upcoming episode of Tour de Fred Ireland: Part Deux, airing on ITV1 this Saturday, January 10th at 12.30pm. The programme follows Fred as he explores some of Wexford’s most iconicContinue reading “Wexford; a view from a bicycle!”
Increased capacity on Rosslare-Dunkirk route
By Dan Walsh From Friday, September 26th, Victoria Seaways will replace Optima Seaways on the Rosslare-Dunkirk route, bringing more capacity and offering both passengers and freight customers greater space and comfort on every crossing. Victoria Seaways features upgraded facilities, with increased cabin numbers, additional freight lane metres, and improved amenities on board, making it aContinue reading “Increased capacity on Rosslare-Dunkirk route”
More sailings between Rosslare and Cherbourg
By Dan Walsh Starting in October, Brittany Ferries will increase sailings between Rosslare Europort and Cherbourg from five to seven per week each way to provide greater capacity and frequency. The move includes a new Tuesday evening departure at 21:00, with additional sailings to be phased in as part of a broader strengthening of theContinue reading “More sailings between Rosslare and Cherbourg”
Is Lady’s Island really ‘a dead lake’?
By Dan Walsh at Rostoonstown Beach An ecology and restoration report describes Lady’s Island as “a dead lake” in relation to the water quality and, in particular, agricultural water pollution. And this idyllic part of south Wexford famous for its around-the-lake pilgrimages is getting much media attention. Lady’s Island Lake is being described as “aContinue reading “Is Lady’s Island really ‘a dead lake’?”
Your guide to St Patrick’s Day 2025 Parades
By Dan Walsh The traditional St. Patrick’s Day parades are taking place across Co. Wexford, mostly on Monday, but two events will take place on Sunday – Rathgarogue and Fethard-on-Sea – but here is a list of the parades closest to you. RATHGAROGUE; This is the first ever parade in Rathgarogue and it takes placeContinue reading “Your guide to St Patrick’s Day 2025 Parades”
Let’s get Courtown’s Spike Bridge reopened soon
By Dan Walsh at Courtown An iconic timber pedestrian bridge crossing the Owenavorragh river and a feature of the Courtown Woods and part of the Wexford Walking Trails programme, known locally as Spike Bridge, was closed by Coillte last week. A notice on the bridge reads; “Please note that Spike Bridge is closed due toContinue reading “Let’s get Courtown’s Spike Bridge reopened soon”
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