Industrial action by secondary teachers could see parents being hired to prevent schools from closing. The ASTI, which represents 18 thousand teachers, says it will hold 7-days of strike action…
Parents To Replace Striking Teachers?
Citizens Assembly Meets For First Time
The Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has criticised the structure of the Citizens’ Assembly which meets for the first time today. Taoiseach Enda Kenny will launch the body which is…
Historic Climate Change Agreement Reached
The Environment Minister Denis Naughten says an agreement by 200 countries to limit the use of potent greenhouse gases as part of efforts to fight climate change is historic. HFC’s…
I Still Want Emigrants To Come Home – Minister
The Jobs Minister says she hasn’t given up on a plan to lure Irish emigrants back home. Last month a proposal by Mary Mitchell O’Connor’s Department to offer a 30%…
Wexford Blood Donors Needed!
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service says blood stocks are very low at at the moment across all types. The service says whilst this is not at critical level yet they…
New Defence Forces Medals Presented In Rosslare Harbour
Members of the Naval Service involved in the mission to rescue migrants in the Mediterranean were honoured at a medal ceremony this morning. 54 crew members who served on the…
Christian Brother Charged With Indecent Assault in Wexford
A Christian brother who previously taught at a Wexford Secondary School has been charged with indecently assaulting a female. The 69-year-old who now lives in another County in Leinster has…
Teachers Plan Strike Action
Secondary schools across the country face the threat of closure within weeks. Members of the ASTI voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action yesterday. The union’s standing committee meet today…
Threat To Supplies In Supermarket Price War
Irish shoppers are being assured their favourite brands will stay on supermarket shelves – for now. SuperValu, Centra and Dunnes Stores are caught in a price war with the producers…
Lotto Winner Claims Prize
The Wexford winner of the half a million Euromillions Plus Draw has claimed their prize. The winning ticket was bought in Centra Ballinaboola on Tuesday. The winner who wishes to…
Charity Closes International Office
Goal is to shut down it offices in the United States. The Irish charity is facing allegations of bribery on the Syrian border – yesterday it emerged its CEO Barry…
Wexford Team Draws For Next Seasons Leinster Championship
The Wexford hurlers under new manager Davy Fitzgerald will face Kilkenny in the Leinster semi final next season following the draw made last night. However, Wexford will have to overcome…
