The Wexford People

Local authority crews from across Co Wexford remain on the ground in Enniscorthy as efforts continue to reopen the quays to traffic later on Wednesday, following severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra. The River Slaney burst its banks early on Tuesday, reaching record levels and leaving large parts of the town centre submerged.

The Wexford People

‘I’m a single mother looking after my son, I don’t know what to do now’ – Enniscorthy businesses assess damage from record flooding ↗

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Two vacant properties in the heart of Wexford town have been sold to a local developer after the county council acquired them via the derelict sites act. 2A and 5 Mary Street were acquired by Wexford County Council on November 2, 2023 via compulsory purchase order (CPO) after being identified as in long-term dereliction.

The Wexford People

Derelict properties in Wexford town sold to developer for €65,000 must be returned to use in two years ↗

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A number of resources have been set up for the residents, businesses, and car owners affected by the devastating floods that forced their way through Enniscorthy after the River Slaney burst its banks in the early morning of Tuesday, January 27.

The Wexford People

Resources extended to people affected by Wexford floods as community rallies together – ‘We are devastated for businesses’ ↗

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Businesses and residents in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford are continuing to count the costs of Tuesday’s catastrophic flooding which saw the River Slaney burst its banks and wreak havoc throughout the town.

The Wexford People

‘A woman was evacuated while holding her six-week-old baby, she was absolutely sick with tears’ – Inside Enniscorthy’s devastating floods ↗

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A former body builder and chef was brought from the Midlands Prison to Wexford Circuit Court to face a public order charge.

The Wexford People

Former body builder and chef convicted of public order offence stemming from Wexford assault ↗

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The River Slaney has burst its banks in the early hours of Tuesday morning, resulting in multiple road closures across Co Wexford. Enniscorthy town is the worst affected, with motorists advised to take alternative routes and to drive with extreme care.

The Wexford People

Multiple road and school closures across Wexford as River Slaney bursts its banks in Enniscorthy and Bunclody ↗

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Wexford County Council officials, residents, and businesspeople along the River Slaney in Enniscorthy have been monitoring the rising water level over the last few days, with concerns mounting that the upcoming yellow weather warning will flood the banks.

The Wexford People

Enniscorthy battens down the hatches ahead of Storm Chandra– ‘Sandbags are prepared and ready’ ↗

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A Wexford man has received a ten month prison sentence for assault at Wexford district court.

The Wexford People

Wexford man given ten-month prison sentence following roadside assault ↗

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