The IFA have assured the public that the bird flu case discovered in County Wexford last week is not harmful to humans. A wild duck was found to have the…
IFA SAY NO DANGER TO HUMANS AFTER BIRD FLU CASE IN WEXFORD
IRISH CANCER SOCIETY DEFENDS “PROVOCATIVE” ADS
The Irish Cancer Society’s head of communications say that their new campaign is designed to be shocking and to start a conversation. Grainne O’Rourke says the campaign is “provocative” so…
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FALLS IN DECEMBER
The monthly unemployment rate fell slightly again last month to 7.2 percent. There were 157-thousand-700 people out of work in December, according to the latest CSO figures. That’s a decrease…
IDA ATTRACTING MORE OVERSEAS INVESTMENT TO IRELAND
The IDA says the number of people employed by overseas companies here has reached the highest level on record. The agency, which is responsible for attracting foreign direct investment, says…
HSE WARN FLU LEVELS TO RISE IN COMING WEEKS
The Health Service Executive is urging at-risk people, who haven’t received the flu vaccination, to do so – as levels of influenza almost doubled across the country over the past…
WEXFORD TO REHOUSE 18 SYRIAN FAMILIES IN 2017
18 Syrian families will be relocated in Wexford this year. It comes as part of the last government’s promise to help rehouse those that have been displaced in the civil…
17% BOOST IN CAR SALES IN WEXFORD FOR 2016
2016 was a good year for car salesmen in county Wexford with a 17% increase in sales for the year. New car sales jumped from 2962 cars in 2015 to…
RECORD NUMBERS ON TROLLEYS IN IRISH HOSPITALS
There are a record number of people waiting on trolleys in hospitals around the country today. Figures released by the INMO show that 612 people are awaiting treatment on trolleys…
WEXFORD COUNCIL TO ADDRESS QUAYFRONT DANGER ISSUES
Wexford County Council Chief Executive Tom Enright says repair works on the Quayfront in Wexford Town won’t begin until a significant plan is put in place. Speaking on Morning Mix…
Congratulations to Jim Bolger – Outstanding Achievement Award Winner December
Jim Bolger, racehorse trainer and breeder, in Coolcullen, Co. Kilkenny with farms in Beechy Park, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow and Oylegate, Co. Wexford holds a hurling match on an annual basis…
Congratulations to Annette Healy – Outstanding Achievement Award Winner November
Annette has taken part in the shoe box appeal for many years and then began fundraising for the annual Christmas party for the elderly, having raised over €20,000 to date….
TIME FOR NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
People are being encouraged to take small steps when it comes to their New Year’s resolutions. January is traditionally a busy time for gyms and fitness businesses. Around 30 percent…
