
The issue of a permanent cath lab for the south east was raised in the Dail yesterday. Deputy Brendan Howlin brought up the matter with the Minister for Health stressing…
The issue of a permanent cath lab for the south east was raised in the Dail yesterday. Deputy Brendan Howlin brought up the matter with the Minister for Health stressing…
Prospecting for gold has recommenced on the Wexford/Wicklow border with some positive indications coming from the latest soil tests there. Connemara Mining is working on the Mine River Gold Project…
The Tánaiste has denied doing a u-turn on abortion. It follows Simon Coveney’s decision to back unrestricted terminations up to 12 weeks into pregnancy after initial reservations. Mr Coveney has…
Russia is expected to expel an Irish diplomat in response to the Irish Government’s decision yesterday, to terminate the accreditation of a Russian official here. That diplomat has until April…
The Central Statistics Office will resume publishing crime statistics this morning – introducing the category ‘Under Reservation’. This is to reflect problems with the data used to compile the statistics,…
A cyclist has been killed in Kilkenny. The man in his 40’s collided with a truck at Newpark Drive yesterday evening. He was taken to St. Luke’s General Hospital but…
343 children are awaiting psychology services in County Wexford with some waiting up to 3 years for an appointment. That’s according to Wexford Fianna Fail TD James Browne. He’s called…
The interim Garda Commissioner says he absolutely shares the concerns of mid-ranking gardai about the lack of supervision of new recruits. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors annual conference…
Wexford Fianna Fail TD James Browne has called on the government to provide a compensation scheme for farmers and soft fruit growers effected by the recent snow storm A number…
The Russian Ambassador to Ireland has described the decision to expel a Russian diplomat as ‘unwarranted, uncalled for, senseless and regrettable.’ One diplomat is being ordered to leave Ireland in…
The Attorney General has been accused of scandalising the court for calling the judicial appointments bill a ‘dogs dinner’. Seamus Woulfe made the comments at a lunch for journalists last…
A record price was paid for unzoned farmland in Gorey over the weekend Thirty seven acres just outside the town was sold for 1.52million euro It was sold in two…
Mid-ranking gardai will debate several motions on welfare and wellness in the wake of an increase in suicide in the force. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors is holding…
The key players in Fine Gael are on the same side of the abortion debate following the Tanaiste’s surprise move to back abortion without restriction for up to 12 weeks…
It’s expected that Irish children will eat their way through at least 5 million Easter eggs next week, that’s around 4 per child. One medium egg contains 23 teaspoons of…
A special wreath laying ceremony is to take place in Rosslare tomorrow to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Tuskar Rock Air Tragedy. 61 people were killed when an Aer…
Fundraising events are taking place across Wexford today as part of Daffodil Day, the annual fundraiser by the Irish Cancer Society. The society aims to raise as much as possible…
Minister of State Paul Kehoe says the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme will begin construction in January of next year. The announcement was made after meeting with his Ministerial colleague Kevin…
More than twenty four million euro has been spent on projects under the Home Renovation Incentive in County Wexford The scheme was introduced in 2013 and is set to finish…
The Taoiseach has faced down criticism in the Dail over the latest figures on the cost of renting in Ireland. A Residential Tenancies Board survey shows the average rent nationwide…
The Transport Minister admits his road safety legislation could cost people their livelihoods. The Road Traffic Bill proposes automatic driving bans for people who are caught over the alcohol limit….
The Taoiseach has welcomed the decision of Pope Francis to visit Ireland in August. It will be the first Papal visit here since 1979. The Pontiff will attend the World…
The opposition are demanding clarity from the Taoiseach over his decision to contact planners in Clare County Council following a phone call from Donald Trump. The Taoiseach says he’s talked…
Two men are still being questioned by Gardai in connection with what officers believe was another foiled murder attempt on a Hutch family member. Two men in their 20s from…
Acting Garda Commissioner Donal O’Cualain and two of his assistant commissioners were in Wexford yesterday to lead the tributes for Wexford’s most senior Garda who retires from the force on…
5,300 jobs have been created in the south east over the past year. That’s according to the latest Labour Force Survey data published by the CSO. This amounts to total…
South Wexford coast fishermen have been counting the cost of the snow storm of two weeks ago. But they say it was a the biting south east wind that caused…
Students at Trinity College Dublin are holding a rally today to highlight their ongoing protest over repeat exam fees. Around 40 students occupied the University Dining Hall for the second…
Enniscorthy Quay and Templeshannon is on flood alert this morning after heavy rain yesterday has increased the possibility of flooding of the River Slaney. Edermine Bridge South of Enniscorthy is…
For those of you who will be taking part in Saint Patrick’s Day Parades around County Wexford, the message from Met Eireann is to wrap up warm because there will…