Ceannt ‘remarkably fortunate’ to discover sculpture after near-fatal accidentA grandnephew of one of the 1916 Rising leaders says a near-fatal swimming pool accident changed the course of his life.
Extensive Gorey gorse fire brought under controlThe blaze broke out on Tara Hill in Gorey at around 3.45pm, with seven units from Wexford and Wicklow Fire Services battling the blaze overnight along with gardaí, local farmers and Coillte officials in a bid bring it under control.
Forest fire warning issued as dry weather set to continue into bank holidayForestry agency Coillte has urged people not to light fires or barbeques in high-risk areas.