Rachel Cahill

Wexford

Journalist at Mediahuis (Ireland)

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Articles

Wexford man is the first person with disabilities to undertake week-long work experience with An Garda Síochana

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Rachel Cahill

"He spent the week with guards John and Kevin, alongside a fantastic group of transition year students who were incredibly inclusive, supportive, and welcoming,” they said. Dylan had a packed schedule; on the first day he visited Wexford Garda Station, exploring the cells and doing baton training. The following day he travelled to the Garda College, Templemore, where he sat in on lectures and watched the recruits do a parade.
Busy Wexford bridge to have stop and go system in place for two weeks

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Rachel Cahill

Wexford County Council has decided to implement a stop/go traffic management on a busy road in Enniscorthy to facilitate essential pedestrian crossing works. The road in question is the R-772-41 Seamus Rafter Bridge, and will take place Monday, April 14 to Friday, May 2 inclusive. Though the set times for the works are between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily, they noted that some night works might be involved in the development.
Wexford boy (8) leaves behind a lasting legacy as school playground is named in his honour

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Rachel Cahill

Wexford boy (8) leaves behind a lasting legacy as school playground is named in his honourJames died from rare form of cancer in August 2024A young Wexford boy leaves behind a lasting legacy after his untimely death in August 2024.
Wexford woman embarks on rescue mission after herd of runaway cows brings town to a standstill - ‘I always wanted to be a cowgirl’

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Rachel Cahill

Sharon Callaghan of the Revive & Thrive shop expected a normal day at work after parking her car at 9.30 a.m. only to come face to face with a number of cows who had escaped their field and sauntered onto the banks of the River Slaney. "I turned from getting my parking ticket and saw one standing in the middle of the river and another five standing around the edge. I didn’t know what to to do, and was worried they were going to get hurt,” she said.
See pictures from Wexford’s annual Hope and Dream 10 run

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Rachel Cahill

Nearly 1,200 people awoke early on Sunday morning and laced their running shoes to eagerly take part in the annual Hope and Dream 10 run in aid of the Hope Cancer Support Centre in Enniscorthy. Making sure that everything ran like a well-oiled machine, An Garda Síochána assisted with traffic and crowd management on the day, while marshals and the local Red Cross were set up along the route.
Wexford gardaí investigating after horse box is stolen

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Rachel Cahill

Tereza Prorok from Edermine was shocked to realise that a horse box was stolen from her property last week. Muriel Foxton, on behalf of her friend, launched an appeal for witnesses and information about the incident which took place on Wednesday, April 2 between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m."We’re asking anyone in the area to check dashcams or CCTV footage from Edermine, Enniscorthy, Oylegate, Glenbrien, Bree areas, and particularly on the R772, N11, and M11.
Outrage as Wexford road is being used as fly tipping zone

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Rachel Cahill

While taking his first walk outside following a recent surgery, Eamonn came across the sight of discarded shopping bags and litter. "Went for my first walk today after surgery last week and apart from the natural beauty of the area I live in, and the sheer elation at being able to walk a respectable distance again, this is what I met on my doorstep,” he said as he panned his camera over the area. "It is currently a dump being used for fly tipping.
Minister needs to meet with the victims of repeated flooding in Enniscorthy

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Rachel Cahill

Minister needs to meet with the victims of repeated flooding in Enniscorthy Example of the floods in Enniscorthy. Cllr Jackser Owens has demanded that Minister Kevin Moran, who has recently agreed to visit Enniscorthy to discuss the delays of the Flood Relief Scheme, not just meet with local representatives, but the families whose homes are repeatedly flooded.
Fury as homes of deceased Wexford people are being used for illegal dumping

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Rachel Cahill

Fury as homes of deceased Wexford people are being used for illegal dumpingReports that people are using the houses of the recently deceased as dumping grounds for litter and unwanted goods have caused outrage in Enniscorthy. Cllr John O’Rourke who raised the matter of the March meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District said he was appalled by what he witnessed.
Wexford commercial farm makes record breaking price of €2.83 million at auction

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Rachel Cahill

The €2.83 million calculated to just over €30,600 per acre which was a record price according to a spokesperson for Sherry FitzGerald O’Leary Kinsella who oversaw the property. The property has excellent road frontage and is of top quality “Clonroche soil series” arable land. The property has also been very well maintained and is presented in excellent condition.