By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has just announced €3 million in funding for a planned new fire station in Enniscorthy, as part of the State’s largest ever investment in fire and emergency services. The location of the new fire station is unspecified, but it is believed toContinue reading “More good news for Enniscorthy”
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Motorcyclist seriously injured near Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision around 4pm yesterday (Tuesday) involving a van and a motorcycle at Fairfield on the Enniscorthy to Monart road. The motorcyclist (an adult male in his late teens) was brought by air ambulance to Cork University Hospital, where he is beingContinue reading “Motorcyclist seriously injured near Enniscorthy”
Gorey Fire Station opens after €1m project
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Fire Station The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD was in Gorey today (Monday) where he joined Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan at the official opening of the newly refurbished Gorey Fire Station. Minister Browne praised the fire service and said it isContinue reading “Gorey Fire Station opens after €1m project”
R722 reopens after Enniscorthy crash
By Dan Walsh The R722 road at Enniscorthy has reopened to traffic after it was closed for a few hours following a two-car collision about 5.30pm this evening. Three individuals have been transported to Wexford General Hospital, reportedly sustaining minor injuries. The collision occurred at Springvalley, south of Seamus Rafter Bridge on the R722 WexfordContinue reading “R722 reopens after Enniscorthy crash”
Coolgreany shop closed due to fire
By Dan Walsh O’Rafferty’s XL shop in Coolgreany is closed until further notice following damage sustained in an early morning fire at the premises last Friday. Fire crews arrived quickly and managed to contain the blaze before it could spread further through the building. No injuries were reported, and the situation was brought under controlContinue reading “Coolgreany shop closed due to fire”
Large fire engulfs Tara Hill
By Dan Walsh Firefighters, Gardaí and local farmers spent Sunday afternoon and late into the night working to control a fire that affected vegetation on Tara Hill in North Wexford. The fire began in gorse and old vegetation on the eastern side of the hill. It was noticed around 2 pm, assisted by a seaContinue reading “Large fire engulfs Tara Hill”
No injuries in Gorey house fire
By Dan Walsh A house in Newborough estate, Gorey, was extensively damaged by fire which occurred around 11.30am on Thursday. No injuries were reported. Gorey Fire Service was quickly on the scene and Gardaí were in attendance.
Fire at old Ballycarney post office
By Dan Walsh Two units of County Wexford Fire Service from Enniscorthy and Bunclody responded to an outbreak of fire at the Old Post Office in Ballycarney this morning. The appliances arrived promptly at the scene and succeeded in containing the fire and prevented it from spreading while the interior of the building escaped damage.Continue reading “Fire at old Ballycarney post office”
Major industrial fire in New Ross
By Dan Walsh Several units of the fire service from Wexford and Waterford battled a major industrial fire at the Culcita furniture manufacturing storage building near Kent’s Cross, in New Ross, today. The fire was first noticed around 10.30 am when clouds of dense black smoke were seen coming from the premises and the emergencyContinue reading “Major industrial fire in New Ross”
100 patients evacuated in major Wexford Hospital fire
By Dan Walsh at Wexford General Hospital More than 100 patients from four wards, including the Intensive Care Unit, were evacuated after a major fire broke out on the second floor which is located above the main entrance to Wexford General Hospital this afternoon. Fortunately, no injuries are reported. A member of staff at theContinue reading “100 patients evacuated in major Wexford Hospital fire”
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