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Irish Times
4 days ago
- Irish Times
Man (46) appears in court over €1.6m drug haul in Wexford
A man (46) charged in connection with a €1.6 million drug haul in Co Wexford, appeared before a special sitting of Gorey District Court on Sunday afternoon. Fintan Fanning of Slaney Drive, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, came before Judge Kevin Staunton charged with having in his possession a controlled drug, namely cannabis, for the purpose of sale or supply. Herbal cannabis worth an estimated €1.6 million was seized at Tincurry, Ballycarney, on Friday after a van was intercepted by gardaí following a targeted joint operation involving An Garda Síochána and Revenue's Customs Service on Friday. About 80kg of herbal cannabis was discovered during the van search, with an estimated street value of €1.6 million. READ MORE The accused was arrested at the scene and detained for questioning. Mr Fanning appeared in court wearing a grey tracksuit, with slight beard, and heavy tattooing around the neck area. The hearing lasted less than 10 minutes. Det Garda Dean Healy told Judge Stauntion that on July 19th he arrested the accused and charged him as set out on the charge sheet. The accused made 'no comment' when the charge was put to him, Det Healy said. Defence counsel, Craig Phillips, BL instructed by Eoin O'Sullivan, solicitor, said there would be no application for bail. He applied for free legal aid but no statement of means is yet available to the court. [ Woman with black eye and newborn baby claims husband 'kicked me and dragged me up and down' Opens in new window ] Sgt Stephen Ennis told the court he would be seeking a remand in custody for the accused, to appear before Wexford District Court on Tuesday via video link. Judge Staunton said he would grant free legal aid subject to a statement of means being made available to the court and remanded the accused in custody.
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Olympic Gold medallist visits Wexford gymnastics club
Gorey Guardian Today at 02:00 Gorey Gymnastics club had a visit from Olympic Gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan recently. Gorey was one of eight clubs chosen around the country to take part in the Gymnastics Ireland Club Tour. 'There was great excitement and preparation in the weeks leading up to the visit,' said Angie Dooley, head coach of the club. Rhys McClenaghan made history as he became Ireland's first gymnast to win a gold medal for the Men's Pommel at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. 'Rhys spoke to the gymnasts, giving an account of his journey to the Olympics and making history both as the first Irish gymnast to reach an Olympics final and the first Irish gymnast to win a medal in the Olympics,' Angie said. Angie added that Rhys mentioned his motivations, ups and downs and encouraged gymnasts in Gorey to keep training and working to improve their skills. Gymnasts had the opportunity to be in a group photo with Rhys and hold the Olympic gold medal. A number of students took part in an exclusive training session with Rhys, where he gave expert tips and advice. He also showed the coaches various coaching techniques, demonstrating his extensive knowledge and skills. Speaking on behalf of the club, Angie thanked those involved with the special day. 'The coaches and gymnasts at Gorey Gymnastics Club are very grateful to Rhys McClenaghan for his generosity of time and his dedication to the sport and to Gymnastics Ireland for the opportunity to take part in this club tour,' Angie said.
BreakingNews.ie
28-06-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Gardaí ask people to stop sharing videos after woman hit by truck in Gorey
Gardaí have asked people to stop sharing pictures and videos from the scene after a woman, aged in her 60s, was hit by a truck in Gorey, Co Wexford on Friday. The incident took place on Gorey Main Street at 10.45am on Friday morning. Advertisement The woman was seriously injured and taken to St Vincent's University Hospital for treatment. 'We would urge those in possession of videos and photos of this incident to be respectful to those affected by not sharing them online or in messaging platforms,' a Garda spokesperson said. 'Instead, please contact Gorey Garda Station on 0539430690 if you have information, recordings, CCTV or dashcam footage relative to the incident.' Local Fine Gael TD Brian Brennan said: "There were reports that unfortunately people were taking photos and videos at the scene. We ask that these are not shared on social media. If anyone witnessed the accident please contact Gorey Gardaí at 0539430690."
BreakingNews.ie
27-06-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Woman (60s) seriously injured after being hit by truck in Gorey Co Wexford
A female pedestrian in her 60s has been seriously injured after being hit by a truck on Main Street, Gorey, Co Wexford, on Friday morning. Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision at around 10.45am. Advertisement The woman was brought to St Vincent's University Hospital for treatment of her injuries. The road was closed for a time but has since reopened. Investigations are ongoing, a garda statement said.
BBC News
25-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
'Run taps' advice issued amid discoloured water reports in Jersey
A water provider in Jersey has issued guidance after reports of discoloured water. Jersey Water said it received calls from customers reporting cloudy water in Gorey on Wednesday. In a post on social media, the firm said it was looking into the issues and advised those who had brown or discoloured water to run kitchen taps for a "couple of minutes" until water ran clear. Thanking residents for alerting it to the problem, the utility added that, if the issues persisted, to contact customer services and thanked residents for alerting them to the problem.
